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Restricted Line Officer My son is currently attending USNA class of 2012 with a color vision waiver. He will be able to choose Marine Officer although pilot is not an option. When he accepted his offer of appointment he had to sign a form stating that he knew that he would have to go...

color vision MullenLe, I received those percentages last year from the admissions office after my son called and asked the number of waivers given. If it changed, it changed this year.

color vision Tiny Tim, There are waivers given at USNA for color vision. My son received one last year. Please see what I posted a week ago under the post "My son took his remedial FALANT test today". It can be done if you want it bad enough. You only need ONE.

Falant Remedial Maximus, I know I am a little late at posting this but I have to tell you that it is not impossible to get a waiver. My son, at this moment, is class of 2012 with a color vision waiver. Exactly one year ago he went through the same thing as your son and he was crushed. He...

Dental exams My son's letter says: The DODMERB no longer includes a dental examination as part of its medical examination for USNA candidates. You should make every effort to ensure that you arrive at the Naval Academy with excellent dental health in order to avoid loss of time from...

April Fools I didn't pull a prank but my son thought I did. He left for school this morning and as he was walking out the door I said, "Hey, it's April you should be hearing about your waiver sometime soon." Then I said, " Oh yeah, it's April Fools Day. Don't let anyone fool you today."...

reply Did not know I had a color vision deficiency. I can identify all colors. Yes, it was administered properly. Was told by admissions and RetNavyHM that color vision deficiency waivers were decided by the supe. I think this is the only waiver decided by the supe. I had been calling...

I have a color vision deficiency. I did not pass the PIP or Falant. Air Force Academy did not disqualify me for this and I have received an appointment. USAFA flew me out for a visit shadowing a cadet and I loved it. My heart was with USNA in the beginning but the visit was so great it put me...

Nominations Received letter from Senator Sessions today stating that ds received a nomination from him to USNA. Letter dated January 31, 2008.

visit Thank you USNA appointee 2012. That is great news. He finished his application back in September but never heard anything. He is triple qualified and called his admissions counselor about his status. That was last week then they called yesterday about the visit. He has no LOA that he...

Nominations Checked under press releases and there is nothing regarding nominations. Still a mystery.

Nominations We must be in the same district and we also assumed it was Sessions. I have sent you a personal e-mail. Good to know there is another Alabama Mother going through this whole process. Fun, huh?? :shake: :bang:

Nominations My son is also from Alabama and a candidate at USNA. He had the same thing happen with letter from congressman and one senator saying they wouldn't nominate him because he already had a nomination. (His first nomination was from another category.) Surprisingly there is a second...

Visit He has an LOA from USNA but is waiting for a waiver. He also has an Air Force ROTC scholarship and would use that at a nearby University if he doesn't get an appointment at one of the academies.

I just received a call from admissions and they stated that they wanted to fly my son to the Academy, all expenses paid, for a visit in two weeks. (Not sports related) A thursday, friday and Saturday. I texted him while he was in class and he is extremely excited. Did anyone else get a call...