Application Essay - Personal Statement

Personal Statement #1: 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 wish to set high goals for myself. The fact that a small percentage of applicants applying to the USCGA actually get admitted does not deter me. I have set my compass to gain a military education for myself. I am motivated me to seek admittance to the Coast Guard Academy by three principles. 1. Duty to my Country. 2. Service to God. 3. Commitment to self. Having the privilege to serve my country in the areas of homeland security or military police after going to the Coast Guard Academy would be a great honor to me. Being a citizen of this country is a privilege. I feel it is my responsibility to serve America citizens. In my service to God I am motivated to use the life God has given me to do something meaningful and purposeful, not to just take the easy way out and coast to through life barely getting by. Over time my service to God has increased enormously, my commitment went from just going to be there to looking forward to it and leading the charge at some points. I became more involved in church activities, going on mission trips or volunteering with Vacation Bible School for grades pre-kindergarten to sixth grade. It became more interesting and strengthened my ethics as I was able to understand it as I got older. I learned discipline and dedication to faith and my congregation. These beliefs help me get through the harder times in my life. Finally, commitment to self and reverent to the codes. If I had not made a committed to myself I would have let myself quit on my dream and goals. I have wanted to go to a military school since middle school age 9. The military has always been