USCGA 2021 Appointments

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Question... My daughter rec'd her 2021 appt and just tore her ACL. What happens? Can she be accepted next year? How does the deferral work? Thank you
 
Question... My daughter rec'd her 2021 appt and just tore her ACL. What happens? Can she be accepted next year? How does the deferral work? Thank you

The injury must be reported to CGA and DoDMERB. Contact CGA Admissions at 860.701.6336, and they can guide you through the process. So sorry to hear of her injury, and wish her a speedy recovery.
 
Question... My daughter rec'd her 2021 appt and just tore her ACL. What happens? Can she be accepted next year? How does the deferral work? Thank you
So sorry to hear- I know the timing makes it so tough. Sending prayers for a full recovery!
 
Question... My daughter rec'd her 2021 appt and just tore her ACL. What happens? Can she be accepted next year? How does the deferral work? Thank you

I am sorry to hear of your daughter's injury, I know that cannot be easy for you and especially your daughter. I have a classmate who was deferred from the class of 2013 to 2014 due to a torn ACL. I have another classmate who was deferred due to post-srugery issues. I also have gone through the deferral process. First, if you have not already, the injury must be reported to USCGA and DoDMERB. Once that is done, there is a high probability that your daughter's medical status will change from qualified to unqualified. Admissions will handle the deferral process if available. Basically, if approved for a deferral, you are offered a conditional appointment for next year's class. The conditions of the appointment are typically:

a) your daughter is cleared medically (this one is obvious)
b) your daughter takes courses on par with 4/c year courses (From when I went through this process, I believe it was at a minimum math, English and lab science courses plus electives)
c) Once medically cleared to exercise, that she demonstrates she is physically fit. She will most likely have to take the PFE again.

I'm not entirely sure if there any other conditions but I believe those were mine. If she satisfies the conditions, she will receive a full appointment package for the Class of 2022. However, she should be aware that the full process will most likely not be complete until May or so. I received my "you've been accepted" phone call in the middle of May. It's a long road but it has been an amazing journey for me. To be honest, my extra year was a blessing and I do not regret it in anyway. I'm not sure what her back up options were/are for schools but I actually ended up attending community college. It was the greatest sense of diversity I ever had in a classroom. People from all backgrounds, ages, and experiences. In one of my courses, the youngest student was 16 and the oldest was in their 40s. There is something to be said for that. So, if community college ends up being the option, don't let your daughter be discouraged. I really enjoyed myself. Yes, it's not a "traditional experience" but then again, if she is passionate about CGA, she wasn't looking for the tradition experience anyway.

Eight years later, both myself and my 2 classmates who were deferred have graduated, commissioned and have just hit three years of active duty. There are plenty of success stories! Good luck to your daughter!!
 
I am sorry to hear of your daughter's injury, I know that cannot be easy for you and especially your daughter. I have a classmate who was deferred from the class of 2013 to 2014 due to a torn ACL. I have another classmate who was deferred due to post-srugery issues. I also have gone through the deferral process. First, if you have not already, the injury must be reported to USCGA and DoDMERB. Once that is done, there is a high probability that your daughter's medical status will change from qualified to unqualified. Admissions will handle the deferral process if available. Basically, if approved for a deferral, you are offered a conditional appointment for next year's class. The conditions of the appointment are typically:

a) your daughter is cleared medically (this one is obvious)
b) your daughter takes courses on par with 4/c year courses (From when I went through this process, I believe it was at a minimum math, English and lab science courses plus electives)
c) Once medically cleared to exercise, that she demonstrates she is physically fit. She will most likely have to take the PFE again.

I'm not entirely sure if there any other conditions but I believe those were mine. If she satisfies the conditions, she will receive a full appointment package for the Class of 2022. However, she should be aware that the full process will most likely not be complete until May or so. I received my "you've been accepted" phone call in the middle of May. It's a long road but it has been an amazing journey for me. To be honest, my extra year was a blessing and I do not regret it in anyway. I'm not sure what her back up options were/are for schools but I actually ended up attending community college. It was the greatest sense of diversity I ever had in a classroom. People from all backgrounds, ages, and experiences. In one of my courses, the youngest student was 16 and the oldest was in their 40s. There is something to be said for that. So, if community college ends up being the option, don't let your daughter be discouraged. I really enjoyed myself. Yes, it's not a "traditional experience" but then again, if she is passionate about CGA, she wasn't looking for the tradition experience anyway.

Eight years later, both myself and my 2 classmates who were deferred have graduated, commissioned and have just hit three years of active duty. There are plenty of success stories! Good luck to your daughter!!

Thank you very much. This is very helpful!
 
I am sorry to hear of your daughter's injury, I know that cannot be easy for you and especially your daughter. I have a classmate who was deferred from the class of 2013 to 2014 due to a torn ACL. I have another classmate who was deferred due to post-srugery issues. I also have gone through the deferral process. First, if you have not already, the injury must be reported to USCGA and DoDMERB. Once that is done, there is a high probability that your daughter's medical status will change from qualified to unqualified. Admissions will handle the deferral process if available. Basically, if approved for a deferral, you are offered a conditional appointment for next year's class. The conditions of the appointment are typically:

a) your daughter is cleared medically (this one is obvious)
b) your daughter takes courses on par with 4/c year courses (From when I went through this process, I believe it was at a minimum math, English and lab science courses plus electives)
c) Once medically cleared to exercise, that she demonstrates she is physically fit. She will most likely have to take the PFE again.

I'm not entirely sure if there any other conditions but I believe those were mine. If she satisfies the conditions, she will receive a full appointment package for the Class of 2022. However, she should be aware that the full process will most likely not be complete until May or so. I received my "you've been accepted" phone call in the middle of May. It's a long road but it has been an amazing journey for me. To be honest, my extra year was a blessing and I do not regret it in anyway. I'm not sure what her back up options were/are for schools but I actually ended up attending community college. It was the greatest sense of diversity I ever had in a classroom. People from all backgrounds, ages, and experiences. In one of my courses, the youngest student was 16 and the oldest was in their 40s. There is something to be said for that. So, if community college ends up being the option, don't let your daughter be discouraged. I really enjoyed myself. Yes, it's not a "traditional experience" but then again, if she is passionate about CGA, she wasn't looking for the tradition experience anyway.

Eight years later, both myself and my 2 classmates who were deferred have graduated, commissioned and have just hit three years of active duty. There are plenty of success stories! Good luck to your daughter!!

Deferred!!!! Yes!!! Class of 2022!!!
 
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