Recent content by jociemiller

Ok I will do that. Thank you so much!

Hi, I’ve taken a DodMERB physical for the service academies and now I am speaking to a recruiter about enlisting. My recruiter said he would like to get a physical copy of my DodMERB physical to help with MEPS (I am qualified through DodMERB but I have some medical issues that could be...

Okay thank you!!

I received an email from admissions that said: “Your record has been scheduled for review in Regular Admission and will be forwarded to the Cadet Candidate Evaluation Board in the next two weeks.” Has anyone else gotten this email? If so, was an interview requested before/after you received this?

Congrats to all the EA appointees! Were any of you offered an appointment without having an admissions interview?

So basically there’s no point in checking the online portal unless you receive an email of a status change?

On the application, it says, "Include the Personal Statement number/prompt and your name at the top of each upload document." Does this mean they want the prompt (ex: Describe your experience facing or witnessing discrimination or unfair treatment....) or do they want just the number of the...

I wear contacts. I’ve already had my optometric exam. I know I don’t have to remove them 3 days prior for the medical exam, but am I allowed to wear them to the medical exam? Or do I have to wear my glasses? It doesn’t say anything about this on the dodmets website so I assume it’s ok. Just...

Ok thank you so much!!

Hi! When I was about 13 I went to a pediatric heart doctor and got an echocardiogram of my heart and the doctor said I have MTR (mild tricuspid regurgitation). Does anyone know if this is disqualifying? I’ve read online that it is fairly common and usually causes no issues. I have had no...

Hi, If you are attending any federal service academy, are you still allowed to apply for scholarships and use the money for expenses that come up (ex: traveling home for breaks) instead of tuition? If anyone could explain the complete process I would appreciate it very much :)

I plan on applying to the CGA for the class of 2023. From what I understand, there are 3 main career paths after graduation from the academy - being aboard a cutter, being ashore, and aviation. At graduation, do you get to pick which path you take or is it assigned to you by major, or how does...