Suggestions on helping my odds?

suzannegra
Thu, 18 Jan 2007 11:32:41 +0000

We just got back from KP last night (YEA!!! MY SON ACCEPTED HIS APPOINTMENT WHILE WE WERE THERE VISITING…SO IT’S OFFICIAL!!!) He did not do an overnight visit, but a day one. He had a good idea of what “life” would be like as he spent a week at the USCGA AIM program, so a day visit is all he felt necessary.

is2day4him…Did you see a young man on Tuesday (wearing a blue shirt, yellow tie and leather jacket) following a plebe around??? That was my son.

But, we did speak with Admissions and sat in on a power point presentation they gave to a HS junior. The admissions officer told them that it was important to get the app. and all information in early as there are “slots” for each state, and since it’s a rolling admission process the early bird [with good resume] usually gets the worm.

My son sent in 3 letter of recommendation as well, one from a good friend who is a Commander in the Navy, one from our pastor, and one from his AP History teacher (who also happend to be one of the first women commissioned to a Navy ship).

Hope this helps. Good Luck and keep plugging. KP is an awesome opportunity.