Recent content by Philip

I'd be interested in seeing diversity statistics for the entire military before attempting to form any sort of opinion on this. I don't think there's quite enough information in the article to circumvent typical biases in peoples thinking. A more complete picture is needed to avoid filling in...

While I realize now that's probably what was meant by it, in my defense, buff81, every list or post on this thread has Congressional as meaning House of Representatives and Senatorial for the Senate. (surprisingly, I did actually think about it before I posted lol) Thanks for the clarification...

haha so which three Congressional Districts is it you live in, again? I'm guessing it's probably a typo. congratulations on the appointment though.:thumb:

I'm waiting both on DoDMERB reviewing my file to see if they can remove my DQ as well as on a pending waiver for it. If either of them go through then I'll get the appointment, so i'm pretty hopeful.

I recieved a notification from DoDMERB asking for a remedial from my "attending physician" stating that my ear drum is fully intact 120 days post-surgery and that i've been released to full activity/duty. Who does this mean I am supposed to see? -the origional doctor who looked at my ear, or...

Usually not. They usually only request one if your height to weight ratio doesn't fall on their charts when they look at your medical examination. I had to do one earlier this year because I'm 210 lbs, but only 6 ft. tall. I'm assuming the same is true of those at the lower end of the...

I emailed my admissions rep yesterday and was told he didn't have any information on my waiver's status and that the waiver personnel at West Point are extremely busy right now so they may not have time to respond.

A little off topic, but I'm 6'0" and weigh 210 pounds, but I play three Varsity sports for my school, exercise regularly, and I've passed a tape test requested by my regional admissions director. Any suggestions on how or if I should worry about loosing weight over the next several months?

Mid-January, I called DoDMERB about my medical status and was told my information had been sent to West Point for waiver consideration and was notified by West Point that the appointment for my district was being held for me pending the waiver decision. I was also told by DoDMERB that if my...

Well it's not a drug test, DWI, or underage drinking, but What is the likelihood that a misdemeanor for driving a ATV on the side of a backroad will affect your offer of an appointment?

yeah, it's always those annoying forwards who just don't know when to stop, even after the ball's in your hands. Even though I usually come out way ahead of the other guy in those collisions, i've still had my fair share of dislocated/hyperextended fingers. >jake s there's no way i'd just...

I'm still waiting on a waiver for a injury from playing soccer during my junior year (i'm a goalkeeper too, but was playing in the field when i got injured), but it hasn't kept me from continuing soccer, basketball and baseball for my senior year. injuries happen and i guess the bubble wrap...

If I've been disqualified for having a surgery within the last 120 days (3 November), on 3 March (120 days from the surgery) will I then be qualified?

what sort of things are they looking for on the Police Record check?

Thanks, this does bring some peace of mind. I'm a few months behind where you were, but this is still welcome news. :) Hope your ear heals quickly!