Application

DO YOU THINK YOU HAVE WHAT IT TAKES?

Test it out risk free and apply to the AIM summer program. It is a one week program that gives you the taste of the military life at the Coast Guard Academy. Many other academys have summer programs aswell. Apply during the winter of your junior year as these programs are held the summer before your senior year. Good luck!

Application

The Coast Guard Academy is ranked among the nation’s elite undergraduate colleges. This is reflected in our highly selective admission process, which annually admits about 300 cadets from thousands of applicants.Unlike the other federal service academies, the Coast Guard Academy does not require a Congressional nomination.

Deadline

To be considered for admission, you must submit all required application material by January 29 of the year of entrance (October 15 of the year prior to entry, for Early Action consideration).

Eligibility

You are eligible to apply for the Coast Guard Academy if you are:

  • A U.S. citizen of sound moral character

  • Unmarried with no dependents or financial debt

  • 17-22 years of age on July 1 of the year of entry

  • A high school graduate or GED recipient (or will be prior to entry)

Online Application

The initial application data allows us to start a file on you.

Essays

Essays are available online as part of the online application.

Required Forms

Forms are available online as you complete the online application.

  • High school transcript(s)

  • Math instructor letter of recommendation

  • English instructor letter of recommendation

  • Guidance counselor letter of recommendation

  • Physical Fitness Examination (PFE)

Medical Exam

Though not required for review of your application, a qualifying DoDMERB Medical Exam must be on file before an appointment to the Academy can be offered.

Supplemental Forms

  • Commanding Officer recommendation (if currently serving in the military)

  • College transcript(s) (if you are or were in college)

  • Resume (optional)

  • Up to two extra letters of recommendation

SAT/ACT

  • Early Action candidates must submit at least one set of SAT or ACT scores by November 1 in order to be reviewed

  • All candidates, including those applying Early Action, who have submitted all other required application items, but not an SAT or ACT exam by February 1, will be reviewed in Regular Admission

  • Test scores may be submitted until February 15 for consideration in Regular Admission

  • Candidates unable to take the SAT or ACT exam, despite a concerted effort to do so, may apply for Regular Admission and their applications will be reviewed after February 15

There is no minimum test score requirement to apply. Scores reported must be achieved without the benefit of testing accommodations. Successful candidates usually score at least 1120 combined Evidence-Based Reading/Writing and Math on the SAT, or have an ACT Composite of at least 24.

To send your scores from the testing agency, contact SAT or ACT, or list our code when you take the test. Our SAT code is 5807 and our ACT code is 0600. Please visit the College Board or ACT websites to register:

Interview

Admissions may request to interview applicants and prospective applicants in order to best meet your needs and the Academy's enrollment goals. If so, a representative of Admissions will contact you. If selected for an interview, participation is required. The format of the interview - online, by phone, or face-to-face - will be based on the mutual consent of all parties, with health and safety the paramount concern.

source:uscga.edu