Summer 2014 I was privileged to teach beginner sailing and influence one charismatic, 6 year old boy, Charlie. We had 10 kids between the ages of 5 and 9 with the goal of learning to sail in one week. Passing the course was not required but if a student showed interest we tried to help them pass the exams. By Wednesday morning we had an idea of who would pass and that afternoon, we were sure. Charlie was in the class, extremely interested but he...

I am interested being a United States Naval Officer because I believe it will be the best way to give back to my country. I believe that everybody who is able should serve their country. I expect to learn how to be a better servant leader who is effective and efficient as well as earning and maintaining the respect of those whom I will lead. I also expect to get an even deeper education on the importance of working as...

Describe your experience facing or witnessing discrimination or unfair treatment. Tell us how you responded, what you learned from those experiences, and how you believe they prepared you to contribute to the Coast Guard Academy community. (Limit 250 words on a single page) While playing varsity basketball in ninth grade my coach decided early in the season she did not like the mother of my closest friend and therefore, my friend. For several weeks my friend sat the bench because of...

Explain why you are interested in attending the Coast Guard Academy and what you expect to get out of your four years as a Cadet. Articulate other goals you have established for yourself and your efforts to accomplish them. Give at least one example that demonstrates your work ethic and diligence. (Limit 500 words on a single page) I am interested attending the United States Coast Guard Academy because I believe it will be the best way to improve myself while...

Provide any additional information, including how you plan to leverage your intended academic major in your development as a leader in the Coast Guard, that you feel we need to know and that you have not provided elsewhere in your application. (Limit 250 words on a single page) My intended major at the Coast Guard Academy is Electrical Engineering with a focus on computers. I believe the leadership training offered by the academy would prepare me for a career as an...

At Hobart and William Smith Colleges, we believe that our students will gain “Worlds of Experience,” leading them to “Lives of Consequence.” Elizabeth Blackwell, Class of 1849, truly embodied this concept. Known worldwide as the first woman to receive her degree as a Doctor of Medicine, Dr. Blackwell founded the New York Infirmary for Women and Children, helped found the National Health Society and was a pioneer in preventative medicine. Please describe how your science coursework, research or relevant experiences have...

In the space below, Explain why you want to attend the United States Military Academy and serve on active duty as an Army officer. I am interested being a United States Army Officer because I believe it will be the best way to give back to my country. I believe that everybody who is able should serve their country. This is a wonderful and amazing place to have grown up and to live in and I believe that everybody should...

What are the most important qualities in becoming a successful USMA cadet and a successful Army officer I believe that the three most crucial characteristics of a successful cadet at USMA are devotion to duty, honor, and respect. Honor means to be truthful and accept responsibility. To act with honor means never lying and always remaining true to your word. Honor is a large portion of having a noble character, which is a big deal to me. A life goal...

West Point and the Army are committed to the idea that respect for others and an understanding of diversity are important leadership traits. Why will you be successful in working with leaders, peers, and subordinates of a gender, color, ethnicity, and/or religion different from your own? I will be successful in working with leaders, peers, and subordinates of all genders, colors, ethnicities, and religions which are different from my own because I truly believe in the words of the...

Having lived in a Navy town where most people I know has a connection to the Navy, a life of Naval service has always been encouraged. My interest in Naval service stems partially from this exposure but mostly from my desire to serve my country and to be near the water while doing so. I believe that everybody who can serve should and that the Navy is the best branch to serve in. I believe that the Naval Academy will...