AIM Blogs

Cornelius Edward Cummings V: Post-AIM Reflection
Describe your initial impression of AIM in five words or less. Opportunity that shapes a lifetime. What was the most interesting thing you learned about the Academy that you didn’t already know? The most interesting academic detail

Cornelius Edward Cummings V: Pre-AIM Reflection
How did you hear of the Coast Guard Academy? My father was a 1997 graduate of the United States Coast Guard Academy and has provided a lot of insight into his time spent serving. The stories he

Michelle Yang: Post-AIM Reflection
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 learned more about Swab Summer, what it’s actually like,

Michelle Yang: Pre-AIM Reflection
How did you hear of the Coast Guard Academy? I first discovered the Coast Guard Academy while researching colleges that could offer me both strong academics and opportunities to continue growing athletically. As I explored my options,

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

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

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

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

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

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

- Cornelius Edward Cummings V | July 21, 2025
Describe your initial impression of AIM in five words or less. Opportunity that shapes a lifetime. What was the most...

- Cornelius Edward Cummings V | July 18, 2025
How did you hear of the Coast Guard Academy? My father was a 1997 graduate of the United States Coast...

- Michelle Yang | July 16, 2025
Describe your initial impression of AIM in five words or less.Challenging. What was the most interesting thing you learned about...

- Michelle Yang | July 14, 2025
How did you hear of the Coast Guard Academy? I first discovered the Coast Guard Academy while researching colleges that...

- Marinn Peters | September 10, 2024
Describe your initial impression of AIM in five words or less. Challenging. What was the most interesting thing you learned...

- Gianna Banducci | September 10, 2024
Describe your initial impression of AIM in five words or less. Intimidating, Exhausting, Connections, and Structured. What was the most...

- Gianna Banducci | September 4, 2024
How did you hear of the Coast Guard Academy? I heard about the Coast Guard Academy from a senior student...

- Marinn Peters | September 4, 2024
How did you hear of the Coast Guard Academy? My first encounter with the Coast Guard Academy occurred during my...

- Antonio Carmona | July 20, 2024
Describe your initial impression of AIM in five words or less. Intense and nerve-racking. What was the most interesting thing...

- Abby Converse | July 20, 2024
Describe your initial impression of AIM in 5 words or less? This will be tough. What was the most interesting...