Early Action vs Regular decision
My DS had his USCGA application submitted in time for Early Action which was selected. He just received his latest SAT scores and had the best results yet. He plans to take the SAT again next week and...
View ArticleUSCGA Prep School LOA
Hello! Our DS went to AIM this summer and really enjoyed the experience. Shortly afterwards, he got a call from the USCGA stating that they are offering him LOA for the USCGA Prep School, but that he...
View ArticleTwas the time before decisions ...
and all through the forums not a parent was posting, not even a quorum EA applications all submitted with care with hopes that the review staff to them be fair The applicants all excited and wait for...
View ArticleUSCGA-Coach's Recommendation
Hello, I am just curious, how much weight does a Coach's Recommendation pull for acceptance into the Coast Guard Academy? For example, If I were to be recruited by a Coach for any sport, would that...
View ArticleUSCGA Application
When will the first people begin to be notified of their early action application decisions?
View ArticleAsked for an interview 3 weeks ago
I applied EA. The next day I let my AO know that I would like to do an interview. I was told that it would be with an Academy Partner since I'm in an area that does not get that many applications. It's...
View ArticleUSCGA 2021 Appointments
jage3 said: ↑ DD received an email today from coach confirming offer of appointment. Nothing in Bears Den yet. Good luck to all Click to expand... Congrats jage3 on the good news!!! Starting this...
View ArticleSo....should I assume.......?
Should I assume DS did not make it through the first round of we did not receive an email or phone call already?
View ArticleDoDMERB and current medications
DS needed root canal yesterday. His DoDMERB appointment is next week. He will still be on the antibiotics then and will not be completely through with the crown yet. How do they handle dental issues or...
View ArticlePEA and DoDMERD Disqualification
DD is going for EA and completed her physical in July. She has a disqualification which we are confident can be corrected with a remedial exam (vision issue). My question is whether the EA Admissions...
View ArticleBear's Day?
I am planning to register for Bear's Day on the 21st of November. How is it different than Cadet for a Day?
View ArticleTwo Cadets Face Court Martial for Sexual Assaults
I went to the New London newspaper web site this morning and was hoping to read all about today's USMMA football game against Coast Guard. Instead, this was on the front page....
View ArticleHeight and weight requirements
Can anyone explain the size requirements to me? My son does not fit in the chart because he is very muscular. At AIM they were talking about taking a ratio measurement of neck to wrist to waist. I'm...
View ArticleBGOs
I had gotten in contact with my BGO in September. We just had an introduction and I asked a couple of questions. We sort of left it off at that and have not spoken since September. When is the best...
View ArticleAppointment to CGAS
My son recieved an offer of appointment to the Coast Guard Academy Scholars Program tonight!
View ArticleUSCGA Admissions interview on Friday. Any advice?
I am a class of 2021 applicant for EA, and I was able to get an admissions interview scheduled for Friday. Any advice on what to prepare for, possible questions, or overall format of these interviews?...
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