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Claire Northrup: Post-AIM Reflection

Claire Northrup

Describe your initial impression of AIM in five words or less. Motivating, Inspiring, and Challenging What was the most interesting thing you learned about the Academy that you didn’t already know? Before attending AIM, I conducted extensive research to learn about the Academy and its life; however, one aspect that stood out to me during my time […]

Assistant/Associate/Full Professor in Management

Assistant/Associate/Full Professor in Management Department of Management Location: New London, CTHiring Agency: United States Coast GuardAnnouncement Number: 20250715-67705School: Leadership & ManagementDepartment: ManagementSupervisory: NoTelework Eligible: NoTravel Required: Occasional Pay Plan/Series/Grade: AD-1710-00Position Title: Assistant/Associate/Full Professor in ManagementOpening Period: 1st cut-off date is October 1, 2025; 2nd cut-off date December 10, 2025; 3rd cut-off date May 22, 2026Temporary or Permanent: PermanentRelocation […]

Claire Northrup: Pre-AIM Reflection

Claire Northrup

How did you hear of the Coast Guard Academy? Receiving an appointment at the United States Coast Guard Academy has been a lifelong goal of mine. I first set my sights on the Academy in fourth grade when my uncle shared with me his time at the Academy and active duty in the Coast Guard. […]

Application Advice

Anna Buonocore

The most valuable piece of advice I have for applicants is to take advantage of every oppurtunity that comes your way. If your high school experience is anything like mine was, you have a multitude of different choices to make. What clubs to join, jobs to apply for, summer programs to participate in, and sports […]

Zareb Gonzalez: Post-AIM Reflection

Zareb Gonzalez

Describe your initial impression of AIM in five words or less.Difficult, fun, stressful, rewarding. What was the most interesting thing you learned about the Academy that you didn’t already know?I was surprised to learn that the Academy offers many different career paths—you’re not limited to just Coast Guard-specific roles. There’s a lot more variety than […]

William Kayes: Post-AIM Reflection

William Kayes

Describe your initial impression of AIM in five words or less.Overwhelming, Stressful, Exhilarating, Rewarding, Unforgettable
 What was the most interesting thing you learned about the Academy that you didn’t already know? The most interesting thing I learned about the United States Coast Guard Academy was how challenging it was to eat without looking at our […]

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