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Antonio Carmona: Pre-AIM Interview

Antonio Carmona

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 gets to the real thing. I applied to AIM because I wanted to experience what it takes to […]

Abby Converse: Pre-AIM Interview

Abby Converse

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 a firsthand experience of Academy life and to determine if the Coast Guard is the right fit for […]

Clayton Stock: Post-AIM Interview

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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 I learned is that if you have a desire to go to flight school you are guaranteed to […]

Denzel McWhite: Post-AIM Interview

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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 of the professors profound. It was clear the professors were there specifically to help us succeed. The small […]

Colby Stock: Post-AIM Interview

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Describe your initial impression of AIM in five words or less.Not what I was expecting. 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 Academy that I didn’t already know was that the major you choose does not affect the […]

Clayton Stock: Pre-AIM Interview

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How did you hear of the Coast Guard Academy? I was introduced to the Coast Guard Academy through a family friend who is a cadet at the Academy (Class of 2026). He invited my family and I to come and visit the Academy. While there he showed us the campus and told us all about […]

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