Recent content by zulu_

Thanks. The main issue I need to deal with now is taking care of my medical issues that are likely to DQ me.

Whoah, thanks for all of the input. As for National Merit, it's not official yet, however I'm ten points above the cutoff for my state, so it's looking promising.

Yep. That's a mistake. If I'm accepted, that won't be on there. I just copied this over from another forum. Should've removed it here. As for when it says (4 yrs), I will continue those specific activities through my senior year.

Just want to receive some input / criticism on my to-be application. Honors/Awards: Excellence in Honors World History II, Excellence in AP Junior English, Excellence in AP Biology, National Honor Society, National Merit Scholar. Activities: Track/Field Team Co-Captain, Indoor Track Captain...

Thanks for the reply. Here's what the medical standards doc says: d. 'reliably diagnosed and symptomatic after the 13th birthday.' My RAD has never been diagnosed after I turned 13, and I've only shown symptoms once. I think I might have a few things going for me, however. (2) Individuals DO...

Looks like my hypothyroidism is controlled. Looking at this document, http://www.dtic.mil/whs/directives/corres/pdf/613003p.pdf, controlled hypothyroidism isn't a disqualification, although I may need to do a couple of blood tests beforehand.

I'm just looking through my medical history, and I want to get opinions on the severity of my situation. As it turns out, I was diagnosed with RAD before the age of 13. I've never been diagnosed with asthma, nor have I ever needed to take daily preventative medication. It is not exercise...