I am emailing you to update you on the status of my Coast Guard Academy application after being notified that I was placed on the waitlist. Although I was disappointed at first that I was not awarded an appointment right away, I see this as a great opportunity to show how much an appointment to the Coast Guard Academy means to me. I immediately accepted my place on the waitlist and my interest in the Coast Guard Academy has not wavered. Instead, my interest has only increased as the Coast Guard Academy will always be my #1! I have spent the past week securing my plan B as directed by my waitlist notification.
The updates that I have include:
-Last May, I took the AP Environmental Exam and scored a 4 on it. I opted to send …show more content…
For this award, I explained my experiences as a lifeguard and presented my journal and financial records. This was focused on how I learned and progressed in my job as a lifeguard. Although I have not been formally awarded this award yet, I will be recognized on stage with a plaque and $250 at the Pennsylvania FFA State Convention in June 13th or 14th.
-Lastly, I also received notification in March from the Military Officer Association of America (MOAA) that I am a semifinalist for the MOAA Scholarship Fund program. I was recognized as a semifinalist after submitting an application to be judged based off of my academic, athletic, and leadership qualities.
Despite being awarded the Navy ROTC Scholarship, I could not imagine myself fitting in with any other branch. When I read that the Coast Guard had seized over 16 tons of cocaine last March in Florida, I was amazed and in awe of how many potential lives were saved from this drug interdiction. Although I was placed on the waitlist, I feel closer than ever to reaching my goal of becoming a career Coast Guard officer. Thank you for all of your help throughout my application process! I look forward to staying in contact with you as I wait on the waitlist.
I look forward to your response and have a nice Easter!
Very Respectfully,
Kaleigh