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I’ve read before that the high drop out rate may be due in part to the Coast Guard’s public image. Some entering swabs come to the Coast Guard Academy realizing its humanitarian mission, but not really expecting the military aspect of life. It is this great shock that may initially cause more dropouts than say, USMA.

Today I received a letter that I have been rejected from the Coast Guard AIM Summer Program. I thought I had amazing stats except for my G.P.A, I slacked of my freshman year in high school, but I’m an amazing student right know with awesome credentials. All I wanted to know if did anyone receive a letter stating how they got rejected but are still wanted for class 2014 and “Cadet for A ...

Greetings all,

Was just checking another forum and read a post by a parent whose daughter had received a LOA from the Academy two days ago. In the same thread, another parent commented her son had received a LOA as well.

Questions:

1) what does LOA stand for? Letter of Acceptance (Appointment, Admission)? 2) is it customary for appointments to be made so early? 3) do ...