OhioMom88

Question - my son is aplying early action to CGA. Any stats about how many are accepted EA and are the applicants that are not accepted, automatically considered for Regular admission??
Do they only take the very top candidates in EA? (meaning - if one does not get EA, they still stand a good chance at regular?)

Also, his admissions advisor told him that his AIM evals were good so he saw no need for an admissions interview. Any comments? He's not sure whether to pursue it since he's the guy he'd have to schedule the interview thru.

Bossf51

From what I gather in the past they offer about 150 kids early admission. Of that number about 100 or so accept. They are usually the very top academically and/or athletically. Those not taken are usually given "alternate" status. Of that group a large number are given appointments.

As an example my son applied early admission and did not get it. He had 1400 SAT's and a bunch of other credentials I'm not going to bore you with. He got his appointment in March.

Roughly 30% of each class gets in via EA. The rest of the stats vary depending on how many apply.

So you and ds should not get discouraged if he doesn't get EA. There are plenty of chances to get in on regular admissions. Also there are the NAPS and CGRIT options.

As far as the interview I would take the admissions officer at his word.

Good luck and hang in.

ColbyBuss

This is good to know!

So Boss your saying that to definately quality for EA? Like, if you get the chance, get all of the stuff in before Nov 1st even though you might not make it, but this will show the academy your determination and therefore, "...Of that group a large number are given appointments." ?

Bossf51

If you feel ready, go for Early Action. You have nothing to lose and it will show your determination. A large number of those who don't make it the first go around get appointments later. I don't have an exact number but it's substantial.

OhioMom88

One thing that might be in play here also (statistically speaking) -- when my older daughter was applying to civilian colleges, they said that usually the stronger applicants tend to apply EA, so usually a high number will be very strong in the regular admission pool. This of course was in reference to statistics showing exactly what Boss said - "...Of that group a large number are given appointments." Not to say anyone in particular shouldn't apply EA - I'm sure it helps. :-) Never hurts to show you can get it together sooner than later.

Bossf51

I agree I meant to say that as well. The early applicants are stronger and more motivated so naturally would yield more appointments.