USCGA United States Coast Guard Academy Admission

Organisation : United States Coast Guard Academy USCGA
Facility Name : Admission 2029
State/Province : All States
Country : United States of America (USA)
Apply Online : https://app.applyyourself.com/AYApplicantLogin/fl_ApplicantConnectLogin.asp?id=uscga
Website : https://uscga.edu/admissions/apply/

USCGA Coast Guard Academy Admission

Do you possess the qualities of mind, body and character to succeed at the Academy and as a Coast Guard officer? If so, we invite you to apply to the Coast Guard Academy. Applying to the Academy is free and must be done online; there is no paper application. Deadline for Admission of Online Application is 15th January 2025.

Highly Selective Admission Process for USCGA

The Coast Guard Academy is ranked among the nation’s elite undergraduate colleges. This is reflected in our highly selective admission process. So what distinguishes those who are accepted to the U.S. Coast Guard Academy?
** Proven academic accomplishment, particularly in math and the sciences
** Leadership skills
** An unwavering desire to serve the country and humanity
** Physical fitness and athleticism
** Well-rounded interests and experiences
** Commitment to achieve one’s full potential

How to Apply for USCGA?

** USCGA applications are not part of the Apply Yourself (AY) network and therefore require you to create a unique username and password.
** Even if you already have an AY account that you’ve used to apply to another institution, you’ll need to create a new one using the “Create Account” tab (right side of this screen) before you can access our applications.
** This new AY account allows you to save your progress on our applications, so that you can return to work on your applications over several sessions and transmit your information to us through a secure server.

** If you previously created an AY account to apply to our AIM Program, you can and should use that account to apply for direct entry to the Academy; however, if you previously applied for direct entry to the Academy, you must create a new account using the “Create Account” tab in order to reapply for admission this year.

** Please carefully read all instructions that appear throughout our applications. You can only submit an application once, so updates will need to be provided to the Admissions Office via e-mail for inclusion in your record.
** By accessing our applications, you are confirming that you have read and understand our Privacy Act Statement. All information submitted to USCGA, including your personal statements, is protected under the Privacy Act.

Application Process of Coast Guard Academy Admission

The application consists of:
** Online Application
** Standardized Test Scores
** Medical Examination
** Physical Fitness Examination
** Interview – when requested by Admissions

Before you start your application, have a few things handy:
** Your Bear’s Den login credentials
** The names, email and phone numbers of teachers who will submit your recommendations
** The name, email and phone number of the adult who will submit your Physical Fitness Exam results
** The names of the colleges your parents and siblings have attended (if any)

Medical Examination :
** The Department of Defense Medical Examination Review Board (DODMERB) and its contractor coordinate your medical examination to determine if you meet medical qualifications for admission.
** Watch for a letter or email after you submit your application. Follow these instructions to schedule your exam and track results.
** If the exam is not done by April 15, or your qualifications are still uncertain by May 1, you will not be eligible for further consideration.

Physical Fitness Exam (PFE) :
You are responsible to arrange for the PFE. Find an adult to administer the PFE and submit your scores. The Academy will email instructions to this person after you submit your online application.

PFE Instruction Manual :
PFE Cadence Push-Ups (Audio File)
Applicants to the Coast Guard Academy must complete the PFE; the Candidate Fitness Assessment (CFA) cannot be substituted for this required application item.

Interview :
Admissions may request to interview you in order to learn more about your preparation, goals, and interests. If so, a representative of Admissions will contact you. If selected for an interview, participation is required.

Early Action :
** The Academy’s Early Action review group is non-binding. All applicants appointed in this group will still have until May 1st to accept or decline.
** High school seniors and active duty military members are eligible for Early Action. Those attending college or a post-grad year are not unless they are first-time applicants.

Important Dates of USCGA Admission

Keep these important dates in mind as you complete your application:
July 15 – Admission application opens
October 15 – Early Action deadline
By December 23 – Early Action decisions released
January 15 – Regular Admission online application deadline
January 29 – Deadline for Regular Admissions forms and scores
By April 1 – Regular Admission decisions released
April 15 – Medical Examination deadline
May 1 – Appointment acceptance deadline
May 15 – Medical Exam qualification/waiver deadline
June 1 – Enrollment paperwork due
Last Monday in June – Swab Summer starts