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    Has anyone EVER succeeded after waiver decline?

    I was DQ for systemic reactions to bee stings. Denied waiver by Dodmerb, appealed to Bumed, waiver also denied by them. I then wrote the superintendent (USMMA) begging him to overturn the waiver. He then called the doctor looking at my case to see if there was a loophole. Thankfully there was...
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    Principal Nomination Question

    I live in California and it was extremely difficult to get a nomination. Not only is the area I live in very populated, but the students applying are extremely smart. Of the entire district I live in, the two schools (PVHS and PVPHS) in my area cleaned up half of the nominations. I ended up...
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    Merchant marine vs. Coast guard

    After much soul searching I finally decided to accept my appointment to the merchant marine academy. Thanks everyone who provided all the info. It helped me decide but in the end after looking at all the pros and cons, merchant marine ended up as the best fit for me.
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    Merchant marine vs. Coast guard

    Thanks everyone for the advice. When I visited I went during finals so I didn't really have a chance to talk anyone. I'm going in a couple of weeks to visit again and hopefully stay overnight. In regard to what donor said, I am trying to get as much info as possible to make a decision so a spot...
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    Merchant marine vs. Coast guard

    I visited both already and loved both campuses
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    Merchant marine vs. Coast guard

    This week I got the wonderful news from both the merchant marine and coast guard academy that I have been offered an appointment! Now the problem for me is which to choose. I honestly have no clue where I belong. I know I want to go active duty upon graduation and maybe apply for a pilots slot...
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    Still a chance to be accepted

    A Couple weeks ago I visited the campus and absolutely fell in love with it. While I was talking to my admissions officer he told me that my file was being reviewed as we speak and it was at the last board- academics. He said that I passed all the other boards and that I would know by that...
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    Suggestions on obtaining medical waiver

    I applied to 4 academies and have gotten into 2 now but am extremely dssapointed to find out I was disqualified for being allergic to bees. I am in the process of trying to get a waiver but it is proving very difficult. I am starting this program that will cure me of my allergy by the time I'm a...
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