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Please note the email address has changed, the email now ends in @health.mil. The helpdesk email is dha.ncr.dod-merb.mbx.helpdesk@health.mil Attached is the UPDATED Applicant Reference File

Medical Status: (Could be) Blank Pending Remedial Waiver Disqualified Qualified I don't try to understand DoDMERB or their process. They are in control of that. Your best bet is to contact them directly. I have attached a letter from Mr. Larry Mullen (A GUY WITH "INTRICATE KNOWLEGE" OF...

Basic Portal Steps to Admission: App on File Ready for Review Under Review-means application is being "looked at" Can change to: Qualified Not Selected Hold LOA Principal Fully Qualified There are other labels that I have not posted here: Dropped Incomplete -means App was not finished

Great post. Admissions would rather see you Self Prepping at NMMI (for example) or a community college, than taking a "Gap" year.

License testing week is notorious at USMMA. Hilarious video about the USMMA 2015 License Doghouse

USMMA National Parents Association The mission of the United States Merchant Marine Academy Parents' Association is to promote and support the Academy, its goals, programs and objectives, its Regiment of Midshipmen, faculty, staff and alumni. The Association will serve as a support organization...

It will be interesting to see if any ships witnessed this. "The remains of a Chinese rocket that was hurtling back towards Earth have crashed into the Indian Ocean, the country's space agency says. The bulk of the rocket was destroyed as it re-entered the atmosphere, but state media reported...

@mattl09 @deepdraft1 is correct If you pick "pre-employment/unemployed" you will have to fix it when you get to USMMA (not very convenient)

@KamsDadQB1 Done! Can't wait to see your son play football

Not necessarily . . . For example in the Class of 2022 I had two Candidates (one App on File, One Hold) that each received an Appointment after June 1st. Patient is a VIRTUE. Hang in there. In the meantime try to distract yourself by working out . . . I'll attach the suggested workout program...

Not necessarily . . . For example in the Class of 2022 I had two Candidates (one App on File, One Hold) that each received an Appointment after June 1st. Patient is a VIRTUE. Hang in there. In the meantime try to distract yourself by working out . . . I'll attach the suggested workout program...

The 3Q is absolutely necessary to receive an appointment . . . but is not a guarantee of receiving one.

HOLD is a good thing. It means you are on the NWL. Depending on how you rank with the others you have a chance of getting in. If not, you might be offered a scholarship to the Prep schools. Seriously consider taking it. Students have a high chance of getting in next year when they reapply...

The MN just need to return the day they are requested, - no time specific

Worked for me too.