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    Re-applicant Seeking Waiver (Again)

    Last application cycle for USNA I was disqualified for color vision deficiency and did not receive a waiver. I am re-applying this year, with the hopes that I will receive one of the few elusive color vision waivers given by USNA. I am confused however, because my DoDMERB page says a waiver...
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    Officer Interest After College

    Especially for a language like Arabic. I've had four semesters of college Arabic, and I will definitely not even be close to fluent after four more semesters. Also, there are the dialects to learn and perfect, so add a couple more years.
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    More Asthma

    I was diagnosed with asthma around the age of 6 and was prescribed an inhaler. I rarely used it and eventually just stopped getting new prescriptions filled. When I filled out the DoDMERB forms I put that I had asthma in the past. DoDMERB asked me for a remedial of all my medical records...
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    Lying on DoDMERB

    That may be, but what about the exceptional candidates in the minority that have never experimented with anything and are still waiting to hear from USNA? Then there are also those who might not receive appointments because they were honest enough to give the information to DoDMERB up front. I...
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    Boarding School Student Applying

    I am a candidate for the Class of 2017 and attend a boarding school. My interview was done at my dormitory and DoDMERB exams were done in the city my school is in. Originally the doctor's offices were assigned to be near my home address, which was going to make getting to the exams extremely...
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    Math ACT and Whole Person Score

    I was unaware that there was still a SAT exam date acceptable for this admissions cycle. I have not taken the SAT, but will look into it. Thanks for bringing this to my attention! I currently have 65 college credits and will be earning 23 more before graduation. Was your DS a high school...
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    Math ACT and Whole Person Score

    I am a bit concerned about my math ACT score, which is a 29. I have a 36 english, and a 35 in science and reading (although USNA doesn't ask for them). I'm a Senior so it is too late to take the test again, and my last three out of four math ACT scores have been a 29 anyways. For some reason...
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    Nomination/Waiver

    WP, are you saying that having a nomination in hand increases the chances of being granted a waiver?
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    high school doesn't rank

    My school doesn't rank either, but my counselor didn't say anything about difficulty submitting the information. It must be doable because she submitted it a couple months ago. I'm not sure if it is a pull down menu or a blank text field, but perhaps your counselor could put N/A, DNE, or...
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    Remedial Before Expected DQ?

    Yes I failed the plate test, which should be an automatic DQ for USNA. I expected it to show on my DoDMERB status as well. I guess all I can do is go through the remedials and then expect a DQ anyways for being colorblind. I've know for a long time that I would need a waiver for it, so it...
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    Remedial Before Expected DQ?

    DoDMERB has reviewed my medical evaluation and ask for a remedial code R102.01 and also a remedial code R222.00. These codes equate to a 12-lead ECG and a scoliosis test. I'm pretty bummed out because the doctor I was assigned is the first doctor to ever mention anything about an irregular...
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    Yet another LOA question

    Was the letter dated before the date he submitted his CFA? i.e. was the LOA already given without his CFA?
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    CVW Dilemma

    Thank you all for your very knowledgable information. I had to pass on the September CVW, but I have been invited to my choice of three different CVW dates later this year. I believe I will be able to attend the CVW on November 29 through December 1. This should give me enough time to talk to...
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    CVW Dilemma

    I was invited to a CVW this September, but even though I really want to go I don't think I will be able to. My high school course load is entirely college courses, and with a 22 credit hour Fall semester I just don't think I can miss the two days of class. I know in another thread it was...
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    Importance of Summer Seminar

    Extremely few colleges look at weighted GPAs. I have similar stats to you and was not accepted to NASS, but was invited to a CVW that I could not attend. While you provide a decent argument, I believe the word of several BGOs, current Midshipmen, and current parents of Midshipmen are more...
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