AIM Blogs
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
Antonio Carmona: Pre-AIM Interview
What made you apply to AIM? A friend of mine attended AIM last year and told me all about it. After that conversation I decided to do some research. I learned AIM is as close as it
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
- Ivan Cuadrado | August 7, 2026
Describe your initial impression of AIM in five words or less. A VERY messy hair day. What was the most...
- Ivan Cuadrado | August 3, 2026
How did you hear of the Coast Guard Academy? Originally I had been flirting with the idea of going into...
- Jose Uscanga | July 31, 2026
I recently had the privilege of spending an intense and rewarding week in New London, CT, participating in the United...
- Jose Uscanga | July 27, 2026
How did you hear of the Coast Guard Academy? Attending Culver Military Academy and serving in the military leadership structure...
- Maricela Caceres-Bricheno | July 24, 2026
Describe your initial impression of AIM in five words or less. Challenging, inspiring, unforgettable, motivating, rewarding. What was the most...
- Maricela Caceres-Bricheno | July 20, 2026
How did you hear of the Coast Guard Academy? As I researched careers that combine leadership, service, and a connection...
- Phoenix Booker | July 20, 2026
Describe your initial impression of AIM in five words or less. A necessary challenge. What was the most interesting thing...
- Phoenix Booker | July 13, 2026
How did you hear of the Coast Guard Academy?I first heard about the Coast Guard Academy through a video by...
- Emma MacCartney | July 10, 2026
Describe your initial impression of AIM in five words or less.Challenging, revealing, and fun experience. What was the most interesting...
- Emma MacCartney | July 6, 2026
How did you hear of the Coast Guard Academy?I first heard about the Coast Guard Academy through my grandfather. He...
