Luigi59

Has anyone heard of the USCGA giving out early decisions for AIM candidates?

Or do they wait until the app deadline has passed before beginning the reviews?

Just curious, as my son submitted his completed AIM app in mid Feb, and is hoping to cram his summer with a June trip to Colorado Springs (USAFA SS) and a July trip to New London for AIM.

Is it common for kids to participate in two or more Service Academy summer sessions? (He also has applied to the USNA summer session, but the date conflicts with the USAFA session, and he will probably pass if accepted to the USNA SS in favor of a trip to Colorado).

Bossf51

I have heard early April for the AIM apps.

Also anecdotally I can tell you many kids go to more than one of the summer programs.

longrun12

My son attended AIM last summer. On or about April 15 the complete list of those excepted for each week was posted on the USGA Bulletin they listed the last four digits of the SS number along with the state. For each applicant they list either week number 1,2 or 3 or rejected. The mail notification arrived around April 20th . My son received a letter stating that he was qualified but lost out on the lottery selection. He asked to be placed on a wait list and received a slot. Each year they receive more applicants then they have slots it is my understanding that those applicants that are highly qualified are given slot and the remaining applicants are placed in the lottery. If you are not selected but determined to be qualified you should contact the AO to request to be placed on the wait list.

My son met several people who went to all 3 academies summer programs.

Luigi59

Looks like the "website notification" is not happening this year.

A CG Admissions Officer says that letters will be mailed on May 15th.

hpflrent

My son went to AIM a few years ago and I just wanted to mention that if you do not get a letter at all within the few days after it should have arrived, I would suggest calling to find out. We were hesitant to do this but my son had not heard anything and it was about a week (or more) after he should have gotten a letter, so we did call, and he had been accepted to AIM. Of course the letter arrived a few days later, but especially if you live far away and need to make flight arrangements, you really don't want to wait too long after the notification should have arrived to find out. Also, as a side note, I would like to add that the CGA AIM week is set up to be like the real deal. If they go there thinking it is a week's vacation, they will not make it through the week.

Luigi59

My son received his AIM acceptance letter today, Session #1.

Bossf51

Congrats, a good first step on a long journey!

wafflebear12

I received my acceptance letter today too. Session 3 but hopefully I will be able to move to Session 2.

zachogden

I got my acceptance letter today. Session 2 I think (July 14-20).

longrun12

Congrats to all. This week is truly military, which will give you a chance to see if it is for you. If you decide to apply I would give you the following advice:
SAT....SAT, Load you senior schedule with AP course, Be active in clubs try to be a leader (President, VP....)
Since you are going to AIM you can take the medical exam now. I would do this ASAP.
Apply by the Nov 1 early deadline.
Did I say SAT you want to avoid the alternate pool
Apply to more then one Academy (look into USMMA)
Apply for a ROTC scholarship deadlines are different for each branch but all around Nov.
read all the information on this BB
Good luck.............

longrun12

One more note during AIM you take the PFE test.
review the information on the USGA web site regarding the PFE.
You can use this PFE score when you apply so do your best to be in shape for AIM.
Understand the push-up requirement doing push-up in cadence is hard

ben448

Rejected- Letter said that I met the qualifications, but did not recieve a spot because it was picked by a lottery system due to the high volume of qualified applicants. Congrats to all of those who got in!

Viggen

I'm in. Session III.

longrun12

ben448
Call AO and Email requesting to be put on the wait list for AIM, Spot do open up

JTPadres08

I just received my letter and was accepted into session 1.

Does anyone know how this affects one's overall chances of being accepted to the academy?