HOW TO GET INTO THE U.S. SERVICE ACADEMIES || Tips from a Coast Guard Academy Senior

[@keirawhalen8857]

I’m a senior in high school who applied Early Action for the class of 2026. Your video just reassured me and gave me some confidence about getting in. Thank you!

[@sharpeyes7387]

Did u get in?

[@spobbob216]

Yea, did you?

[@spobbob216]

I'm going to apply to early action for the class of '29

[@gabrielmccallen9402]

I applied for early action and just got notified before thanksgiving that I received an appointment for the class of 2026. Super Excited!

[@liam.4010]

Congratulations!

[@ErinEdwards]

Congratulations!

[@josephchavez4617]

Great vid, I just received my appointment to the class of 2026 for EA!! I’ve been trying to get in for 3 years now and I finally made it. So happy to finally be able to go to my dream college.

[@ErinEdwards]

Congratulations!

[@familyhenao8469]

Your determination is taking you places! I know I sound like a fortune cookie, I can't help it. Lol

[@fishes1986]

@@ErinEdwardsGo KP

[@garymiles4230]

I really wish internet and people like you were making videos like this

[@sunnyskiesandgoodvibes7200]

2019 Grad Here! Thanks for this video. I remember applying to the Academy seven years ago and wish I had amazing advice like this. Can't wait to see you in the fleet!

[@jamespotter936]

I was Air Force and I took my daughter to the Air Force Academy family day. She spent the day talking to cadets visiting the school and at the end of the day she said no way. Oh well it's not for everyone. She went on to college and is a RN now.

[@kanoah6706]

What is a RN?

[@jamespotter936]

@@kanoah6706 She is a Registered Nurse.

[@kanoah6706]

@@jamespotter936 thank you! 🙏

[@StevenBittle-z5m]

Awesome video. Can you create a video on coast guard academy football admissions? Maybe interview a current player?

[@snxcsnxc5399]

Hey Erin have a safe and happy holidays with your loved ones. Taking a nice break as well God Bless!

[@robertmadison2752]

Retired USNA prof; now CGA writing center tutor. How to get into an academy--aside from being an Eagle Scout, valedictorian, and captain of the football team? Can't say. But once you're accepted I can tell you how to prepare for Plebe Summer and Plebe year. Run, run, run. Math, math, math.

[@snxcsnxc5399]

Hi Erin hope you had a blessed Thanksgiving looking forward too the dinner tonight. Stop bye the scullery and say hi. Glad your doing videos again. Looking forward to winter break I know you are to. Thanks for the video! God Bless!

[@johnczech7074]

Hey it's great to see you! I was starting to worry. Great advice and thank you for doing this!

[@yossiea]

SmarterEveryDay did a video on USCG search patterns and my first thought was "I wonder if Erin would enjoy this."

[@robertwelling691]

Another awesome video Erin! Wish I had these when I was in HS. Great advice as always! Wishing you the best this holiday season and for 2022 and your Coast Guard career!

[@rickdunn3883]

Great video. One error you inadvertently made. You don't have to have a Nomination BEFORE applying at the DOD Service Academies. You apply at Navy, Army & AF at the same time you separately apply for a Nomination from a member of Congress, the Vice President and other sources if applicable. USMMA has a slightly different Nomination process. Good luck in the USCG. For others: USCGA does not participate in the Nomination process as said in this video.

[@jakeyates1541]

forgot about merchant marine

[@gaylinlack726]

Very good advice. Well thought out. Complete yet concise.

[@alexispape3687]

This is going to be incredibly helpful to many people!

[@daultontemplet4016]

Great video! I just want to point out an error. It is risky to apply EA if you do not have the strongest possible application. It is ONLY a POSSIBILITY for your application to be moved over to regular decision. They can outright reject you from EA, and you will NOT be moved to regular decision. However, it is possible to get looked at again in regular decision, but NOT a guarantee.

[@drbcrb]

Thank you for dedication to the defense of the nation

[@familyhenao8469]

Ma'am, I watch your videos with my 2yo daughter and she is excited about getting ready to go live what you are living. BZ.

[@ETERNLgame]

I am so glad I know thanks so much and I want to join the academy in 5 years

[@oliviabrown5420]

I'm so proud of you!!!!!

[@laurenbrinley65]

So helpful omg can’t wait to apply!!!!!!!!

[@laurenwilliamson2818]

man I really hope I get in!!!!! I've heard there's so many cool people there, maybe even my best friend....

[@ErinEdwards]

You dork, why are you watching this video now? :D

[@laurenbrinley65]

Hahah I was looking for a new vid and I was rewatching old ones

[@claireknight6463]

Hey Erin! Just wondering if you knew how much the academy took SAT scores into consideration? If the rest of my application is strong how much will a lower SAT score affect me?

[@e10e10]

Glad I found your channel! I am in middle school and want to go to USCGA (or USMMA). Just curious why you don't talk about USMMA is it because they are your rivals? Plus also do you know much about Webb Institute, I like that school too. Thanks. Good luck with your last semester. Plus I KZbin too (gaming channel). Your friend E10!

[@jakeyates1541]

If you want to hear about USMMA or see the end product: 1 second everyday at USMMA is a great video and Brian Boyle is a graduate of USMMA and you can see what he does !

[@Alex-kx5lf]

Hi Erin, I’ve been planning on applying to the Coast Guard Academy. I come from a small school and town. What would your advice be to get myself out there? I don’t graduate for another 5 years, but I’m planning early so I give myself the best shot.

[@lukepowers4230]

Hey erin, i am a freshman and am considering mechanical engineering at the academey, wanted to know what somethings that i should doing now to prepare for aplication.

[@garymiles4230]

Are you looking forward to the EAGLE

[@supermegadong7597]

I’m older and didn’t really shine in high school this video has me pretty doubtful lol I applied for the reserves

[@Blubblub13]

Thanks for all the great tips! I am in 8th grade and Involved in scouts (boy scouts)and plan to get involved in sea scouts, is there anything thing else I can do to get prepared besides getting good grades and stuff like that?

[@guyatfood2]

When you go to high school, see if it has a JROTC program. That can teach you some basics and it’s good on a academy resume.

[@laurenbrinley65]

Hey love you this is great

[@ten63k]

I just saw on the USCG academy website that it is test optional for SAT??

[@roberterickson2239]

You are about to start your last semester. Excited? Ready?

[@ErinEdwards]

All of the above!

[@mattmitchell7350]

Do they accept homeschoolers?

[@sirjasonakana]

How do Coast Guard personnel work out on the ships…is there a gym on board

[@ErinEdwards]

Bigger boats have a gym space, smaller boats not so much but you're not on patrol for as long. There's usually space on deck to do some body-weight stuff though haha

[@arbitrarylib]

How do you join as a college grad

[@bencaddoo1777]

Would doing sea cadets boost my chances of getting in do you think?

[@ErinEdwards]

Definitely!

[@kirkfelmar2944]

You should be studying for your exams!

[@ErinEdwards]

On it!

[@sunnyskiesandgoodvibes7200]

Who needs studying? 2.0 is a go baby! :)

[@bob80q]

18% acceptance rate; rule #1 is don't have unrealistic expectations and make darn sure you have plan B, C and D.