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<p>Of course. I believe both NMMI and MMI accept non-academy sponsored students who pay their own tuition. </p>
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<p>My guess would be “no” as the USCGA has no “investment” in you as they do a CGA Scholar.</p>
<p>That’s not saying your chances are not good, but your question asked “are they as good?” </p>
<p>Attending college, taking challenging swab-level courses, and re-applying to the following year’s class shows initiative, perservearance, desire, and I would expect it to be looked upon favorable by admissions.</p>
<p>:cool:</p>