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Marinn Peters

Marinn Peters: Post-AIM Interview

Describe your initial impression of AIM in five words or less. Challenging. What was the most interesting thing you learned about the Academy that you didn’t already know? I gained valuable insights about the Academy that were

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Gianna Banducci

Gianna Banducci: Post-AIM Interview

Describe your initial impression of AIM in five words or less. Intimidating, Exhausting, Connections, and Structured. What was the most interesting thing you learned about the Academy that you didn’t already know?  The most interesting thing I

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Gianna Banducci

Gianna Banducci: Pre-AIM Interview

How did you hear of the Coast Guard Academy? I heard about the Coast Guard Academy from a senior student at Ramey Unit School last year. What is the #1 thing you’ve done to prepare for AIM

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Marinn Peters

Marinn Peters: Pre-AIM Interview

How did you hear of the Coast Guard Academy? My first encounter with the Coast Guard Academy occurred during my extensive research on various aviation programs. While most aviation programs share similarities, the Coast Guard Academy stood

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Antonio Carmona

Antonio Carmona: Post-AIM Interview

Describe your initial impression of AIM in five words or less. Intense and nerve-racking. What was the most interesting thing you learned about the Academy that you didn’t already know? The most interesting thing I learned about

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Abby Converse

Abby Converse: Post-AIM Interview

Describe your initial impression of AIM in 5 words or less? This will be tough. What was the most interesting thing you learned about the Academy that you didn’t already know? One of the most interesting things

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Abby Converse

Abby Converse: Pre-AIM Interview

What made you apply to AIM? The Coast Guard Academy interests me because it offers an opportunity to serve something bigger than myself, aligning with my passion for science and engineering. I applied to AIM to get

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Clayton Stock: Post-AIM Interview

Describe your initial impression of AIM in five words or less. What Swab Summer is like. What was the most interesting thing you learned about the Academy that you didn’t already know? The most interesting thing that

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Denzel McWhite: Post-AIM Interview

Describe your initial impression of AIM in five words or less. Challenging. Inspiring. Realistic. Fun. What was the most interesting thing you learned about the Academy that you didn’t already know? I found the dedication and support

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