WVmountainMomma
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My DS received an email from CGA for Interview to be part of the application- has anyone ever gone through this process?
CGA would love to interview all applicants, but usually that isn't possible. If, after a first pass through the application, CGA does not think the candidate meets the initial bar for continuing in the process, then there is no reason for an interview. On the other hand, if a candidate is one of the very best all-around candidates, then CGA will likely offer them an appointment without needing an interview. That leaves a large number of highly qualified candidates who CGA feels are all very good. The interview can help distinguish those candidates. The interview gives a chance for the applicant to show their passion for the Coast Guard and for any other areas. It gives them a chance to show that they can communicate well and that they are well-spoken. It allows them to ask questions and to talk about anything that they didn't have space for in their application.Wondering... what drives admissions to interview some applicants and not others?
CGA interviews applicants at AIM and other cadet for a day programs. If the applicant didn’t attend any of those then they should seek an interview.CGA would love to interview all applicants, but usually that isn't possible. If, after a first pass through the application, CGA does not think the candidate meets the initial bar for continuing in the process, then there is no reason for an interview. On the other hand, if a candidate is one of the very best all-around candidates, then CGA will likely offer them an appointment without needing an interview. That leaves a large number of highly qualified candidates who CGA feels are all very good. The interview can help distinguish those candidates. The interview gives a chance for the applicant to show their passion for the Coast Guard and for any other areas. It gives them a chance to show that they can communicate well and that they are well-spoken. It allows them to ask questions and to talk about anything that they didn't have space for in their application.
My DD attended AIM and was just asked to do an interview in January after they moved her from EA to RA.CGA interviews applicants at AIM and other cadet for a day programs. If the applicant didn’t attend any of those then they should seek an interview.
Do it! Will help put a face to her name. Best of luck!My DD attended AIM and was just asked to do an interview in January after they moved her from EA to RA.
She is! Already scheduled. Fingers crossed it helps! She cannot really improve a 4.25 GPA or her D2 swim times so hopefully the interview and follow up essay will help.Do it! Will help put a face to her name. Best of luck!
She should also keep her AO informed of her continued good work in areas to show she isn't slacking in senior year. First semester grades, improved PFE, improved test scores, selected as captain of her team, selected to attend a big leadership conference, significant work in the community, etc.... Anything that is significant which could possibly strengthen her application. This shows she is still working hard and updating her AO shows she is still very much interested in CGA.She is! Already scheduled. Fingers crossed it helps! She cannot really improve a 4.25 GPA or her D2 swim times so hopefully the interview and follow up essay will help.
Has she been in touch with a coach? I know that is what helped my son. Best of luck to her!She is! Already scheduled. Fingers crossed it helps! She cannot really improve a 4.25 GPA or her D2 swim times so hopefully the interview and follow up essay will help.