2011-2012
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SERVICE ACADEMY - COAST GUARD

    Director of Admissions
    U.S. Coast Guard Academy
    31 Mohegan Avenue
    New London, CT  06320-8103
    800-883-8724
    cga.edu (apply on-line)
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    Competition is open to any young American who meets the basic
    eligibility requirements.  Unlike the other Service Academies, the
    Coast Guard Academy does not require a congressional nomination.
    Candidates must submit at least one set of SAT Reasoning or ACT
    scores that include the Writing Test.  Must be a U.S. citizen of
    sound moral character, unmarried with no dependents or financial
    debt, 17-22 years of age on July 1 of the year of entry and a high
    school graduate or G.E.D. recipient (or will be prior to entry).
    SAT Code is 5807.  ACT Code is 0600.  Applications for appointment
    must be submitted by February 1 of the year of entrance.