<p>Hey there!</p>
<p>I recently visited the U.S. Coast Guard Academy and I loved it. I got to have a very nice conversation with the swim coach there and he gave a overview of the Academy but I have a few more questions that I didn't think to ask actually.</p>
<p>First off, can someone explain the AIM summer program to me?
-I don't know much about it really.</p>
<p>I really am interested in applying and getting accepted into the Academy.</p>
<p>Freshman year I did well, Sophomore year (last year) was more of a struggle and I did pretty poorly in Algebra II and Chemistry. This year, Junior year I'm planning on being a lot more focused, these are the classes:
-Honors English III
-Pre-Calculus (Considered Honors too, +1 weight)
-Honors German III
-AP United States History
-AP Biology (2 periods, lab and "lecture")
-Study Hall</p>
<p>I was wondering if these classes are food, I've heard that the Academy really wants students strong in science and mathematics.</p>
<p>I could take AP Chemistry or Physics senior year but I want to know if it's absolutely necessary and which course would be better, I'm leaning towards Physics because of my bad Chemistry experience.</p>
<p>An acquaintance of mine got into the Academy but she got into the AIM program and was a Valedictorian so...</p>
<p>Overall, I want to know what to expect from the AIM program and how to go about applying and the same goes for applying to the Academy and hopefully getting admission.</p>
<p>Thank you!</p>
<p>Oh and a side note since I can't fix previous sentences since I'm using an iPad (I can't scroll in other windows!): I've received the Bronze and Silver Award in Girl Scouts but have not been able to start working on a Gold Award idea or getting many service learning honors due to the fact that I'm a competitive club swimmer. (aka. I practice after school 5 days a week and don't get home till 7 pm every night, plus I practice Saturday mornings unless I have a swim meet which are relatively often.) Thanks again!</p>