USCGAS Thread
Received an Appointment to the USCGAS program (phone call) and I couldn't be more excited or grateful!!!! I thought it would be a good idea to begin this thread for all other Prep Appointees so that we...
View Article2024 Class size and #'s
DS's appointment letter states that there will be fewer than 350 Appointments to build a class of 265 for 2024. It goes to show that the numbers are understandably fluid from the time the app opens in...
View ArticleMedical Waiver Review
My DS just received a conditional appointment to CGA. He needs a medical waiver. So my question is, when the powers that be give the thumbs-up, do they take a look at the medical disclosure on the...
View ArticleQuestion Beginning DODMERB
Hello to All! I feel like I am the only one lost on this issue. I apologize for ignorance! My DD was offered a CGAS appointment but needs to complete her medical. She has received nothing, no email,...
View ArticleBest way to travel to New London?
My DS has never been to campus, and we'd like to plan a visit. Can anyone give advice on good options for getting there? Pros/cons of different airports and connections to trains/buses and price...
View ArticleSAT and ACT scores
We thought from what we'd heard at Bears Day, the CGA required both tests to be taken, so DS has done so. In reading the application requirements, it says one or the other. He's done well on the SAT...
View ArticleCGAS Chances?
Hello all, I had a question regarding CGAS, specifically who gets an appointment there and what the average stats are. I earned a D in IB DP Math SL last year (terrible, I know), but I have a 3.40 UW...
View ArticleWhat Happened to Boxing?
I asked my DS if he was boxing again during the off-season, and he said that the program was shut down, and all the equipment was donated. He had really no good answer for why.
View ArticleWait time for Dodmerb review?
How long did you have to wait from when medical went from Dodmert to Dodmerb to getting a Dodmerb decision? I know the official timing is “2 to 4 weeks”, but the wait again after the first wait for the...
View ArticleDeferred to RD w/o interview
Hi all! Curious to know if your deferred DS/DD had an interview. My DS was deferred to RD but never got an interview. BUT, he and I visited last summer and tried to meet with the person who would be...
View ArticlePFE?
I am scheduling to take my PFE on Jan 10th. I just recently failed the CFA due to pull-ups, but I passed everything else. This just puts me in a place of the doubt considering that I failed one what if...
View ArticleSwitching Majors
I applied early action to the CGA with the intended major or civil engineering. Is it possible for me to switch my intended major even though I already submitted my application? And, how easy is it to...
View ArticleAp credit?
Can cadets get credit for AP classes and use that class slot to take something else? For example APCalculus for an engineering major?
View ArticleNewbie Dad looking for ground floor help - admissions
My sophomore in high school is now really talking up wanting to "pop by" the USCGA while we're on summer vacation out east. When people ask about plans for college, the only one she will talk about is...
View ArticleRecruiter just won't stop zero-ing in on my kid...
I apologize if this is not USCGA directly related...but we are new to all things military/recruitment, etc. As some may have read my few previous posts...my daughter is a sophomore and has wanted the...
View ArticleComplaints or Concerns on Admissions Process
If you have any complaints or concerns on the admissions process can you please use this thread rather than the Appointment Thread.
View ArticleUSCGA Class of 2024 Rejection Thread
Hello friends, My DS received a rejection letter. We were very surprised based on his combination of SAT scores (1350), raw gpa, multi-sport athlete, AP classes, was recruited, and would be third...
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Update on recruiter bugging my kid! :)
Hello anyone reading this and familiar with my previous post about the recruiter constantly bugging my kid while at her h.s. service club meetings.....! I just received an email from the adviser...
View ArticleDODMERB
Can anyone clarify the process for the medical examination by DODMERB. My DS applied EA and has heard nothing yet regarding his medical. He made an enquiry to the admissions office who stated that he...
View ArticlePFE question about resubmit
If application is submitted but DS would like to do PFE again to see about increasing score, could he do that and resubmit?
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