USCGA ESSAY TIPS: ESSAY #3

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USCGA essay 3 question: Explain why you are interested in the academic program you selected and how your previous studies, coursework, and experiences in or outside the classroom have helped prepare you to be successful as a college student. (Limit 250 words on a single page)

You only have 250 words, so you must be concise.

State your intended major at USCGA and give reasons why:

-background on what sparked this academic interest (glance at your resume/transcript for a 1-2 concrete examples)

-a specific class at USCGA that you look forward to taking

-a specific academic club of interest at USCGA.

-how you believe this academic program will help you become a successful USCG officer