usnahopeful2014
5-Year Member
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- Oct 12, 2009
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OK, so as of right now I fall under the waiting desperately, camping out at mailbox, going totally insane group of current candidates. I've been told I have a strong application and I believe I am quite competitive for appointment based on these forums and my own research. THE ONLY THING HOLDING ME BACK IS THIS STUPID WAIVER SITUATION. I know all about Larry Mullen and I've spoken to him, but I'd like some input from others on this forum about the actual effect the waiver process has on appointment. I understand that the academies need to grant the waivers on an individual basis and DoDMERB has nothing to do with this process anymore (other than posting info, which sometimes is incorrect by the way ).
This is my fear. The admissions board gets to looking at my application and they like what they see, but they also like this other person's application. In fact we are quite similar, except he/she is medically qualified whereas I am in need of a waiver. Will the board auto-divert to the other person simply because a medical qualification is "better" than the need for a waiver? This whole medical situation is really bothering me and my parents. I refuse to let this little issue (actually non-issue) stop me from achieving my dream. Does anyone know how much weight is actually placed upon the need to grant a waiver vs a person already medically qualified? Any info would be GREATLY appreciated
This is my fear. The admissions board gets to looking at my application and they like what they see, but they also like this other person's application. In fact we are quite similar, except he/she is medically qualified whereas I am in need of a waiver. Will the board auto-divert to the other person simply because a medical qualification is "better" than the need for a waiver? This whole medical situation is really bothering me and my parents. I refuse to let this little issue (actually non-issue) stop me from achieving my dream. Does anyone know how much weight is actually placed upon the need to grant a waiver vs a person already medically qualified? Any info would be GREATLY appreciated