Deadline for applications is November 1st. The Coast Guard Academy has an admissions procedure similar to other highly competitive colleges. However, there is no nomination process involved. Write directly for an application: Admissions Office 31 Mohegan Avenue Minimum While in New London, CT 06320-4195 High School: 860-444-8500 www.cga.edu/admissions/admissions.htm 4 years Math (through Calculus) 4 years Foreign Language 2 years Laboratory Science 2 years American History 1 year ROTC Scholarship programs involve a competitive application process as well. In addition to the written application, candidates must undergo a physical examination, formal interview, and a physical abilities test. The first step in the process is to contact the local recruiting station for an application. College Vocabulary List Common App/Common Application Universal application form that is used by many – colleges. www.commonapp.org Common App Supplements Supplemental forms used by Common App schools that request – further information not found on the Common App. Secondary School Report form required by all colleges, usually filled out by the SSR – secondary school counselor Teacher Recommendations Required by most colleges, anywhere from 1-3. This must be – filled out by an academic teacher. Undergraduate Student at a college or university studying for a – Bachelor’s Degree Graduate Student at a university studying for a graduate degree either or PhD. – – Master’s Community College A two year college leading to an These colleges – Associate’s Degree. are local and often do not provide housing. For-Profit Institution A 2-4 year educational institution that is run as a for-profit business – College - A four-year institution that Degrees grants Bachelor’s University - A four year plus institution that grants and PhD. degrees Bachelor’s, Master’s Associate Degree A 2 year degree: AA – A 4 year undergraduate degree: BA AB, BS Bachelor Degree – Degree A 1 year plus degree following a Degree: MA, MBA, MALS Master’s – Bachelor’s
Deadline for applications is November 1st. The Coast Guard Academy has an admissions procedure similar to other highly competitive colleges. However, there is no nomination process involved. Write directly for an application: Admissions Office 31 Mohegan Avenue New London, CT 06320-4195 860-444-8500 www.cga.edu/admissions/admissions.htm Minimum While in High School: 4 years Math (through Calculus) 4 years Foreign Language 2 years Laboratory Science 2 years American History 1 year ROTC Scholarship programs involve a competitive application process as well. In addition to the written application, candidates must undergo a physical examination, formal interview, and a physical abilities test. The first step in the process is to contact the local recruiting station for an application. College Vocabulary List Common App/Common Application – Universal application form that is used by many colleges. www.commonapp.org Common App Supplements – Supplemental forms used by Common App schools that request further information not found on the Common App. SSR – Secondary School Report form required by all colleges, usually filled out by the secondary school counselor Teacher Recommendations – Required by most colleges, anywhere from 1-3. This must be filled out by an academic teacher. Undergraduate – Student at a college or university studying for a Bachelor’s Degree Graduate – Student at a university studying for a graduate degree – either Master’s or PhD. Community College – A two year college leading to an Associate’s Degree. These colleges are local and often do not provide housing. For-Profit Institution – A 2-4 year educational institution that is run as a for-profit business College - A four-year institution that grants Bachelor’s Degrees University - A four year plus institution that grants Bachelor’s, Master’s and PhD. degrees Associate Degree – A 2 year degree: AA Bachelor Degree – A 4 year undergraduate degree: BA AB, BS Master’s Degree – A 1 year plus degree following a Bachelor’s Degree: MA, MBA, MALS
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