USCGA 2021 Appointments

Mackinaw said:
Newbe question here, but what is a Conditional Appointment
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In the case of DoDMERB review, it means that a medication condition was flagged that requires a waiver. The academy is offering a spot provided that the condition is waiver-able and the academy medical review group grants a waiver, at which point, you receive appointment.
 
ListenToMother said:
My DS just received an email from USCGA stating that DODMERB has notified them that he does not meet the med standards for admission. It also says that USCGA does not consider an applicant's med stat when making appts. so he would be automatically considered for a med waiver if he is recommended for an appt. If anyone else has been in this situation, could you advise us? The last box has not been checked off in the Bears Den. Is the next step to just wait to see if they offer him an appt? We will be calling later to inquire as to the medical waiver process. Appreciate any insight.
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DoDMERB's job is only to qualify or disqualify applicants. Each SA is responsible for granting waivers, and those can vary from one SA to another. This Q&A section on the CGA website may be helpful to you:

Q: Will my pre-existing medical condition disqualify me from becoming a cadet?
A: All disqualified applicants who receive a conditional appointment are automatically considered for a waiver. The Academy is responsible for the medical waiver review process; however, any additional information needed for the review will be requested through (and should be submitted directly to) DoDMERB. The status of your review will be accessible to you on the DoDMERB website. After carefully reviewing your medical records, our Chief Medical Officer will recommend whether or not a waiver should be granted. The Superintendent will then decide whether to accept or deny the recommendation and forward the waiver request to Coast Guard Headquarters. The final decision to grant a medical waiver resides solely with Coast Guard Headquarters and is not subject to appeal.

Q: How do I apply for a medical waiver?
A: The waiver process is automatic if a student is in contention for appointment, so at this point there is nothing you need to do.
 
Elmtwigs said:
My daughter was also medically DQd, but she was offered a conditional appointment before that final decision. She was somewhere in the AMI process when the offer came. She never received a DQ notification from CGA, just from DoDMERB. In any case, she was automatically submitted for a waiver and it was granted. Her conditional appointment was not dependent upon her DoDMERB review, but each case may be different. All you can do is wait until an admission decision is available on Bear's Den. Good luck!
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Thank you for the encouraging info.
 
BobbyW123 said:
They do not take into consideration that I come from a bad neighborhood and have battled drug addiction all my life. They are getting a bunch of fake people without experience.
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None of that is "race."

Maybe you're just not a good candidate?
 
LineInTheSand said:
None of that is "race."

Maybe you're just not a good candidate?
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Really how can you say that? I have had to take on labor jobs and have had to harder work than you privileged individual. I am hard working and hated on because of the current state of the country
 
alaska66 said:
DoDMERB's job is only to qualify or disqualify applicants. Each SA is responsible for granting waivers, and those can vary from one SA to another. This Q&A section on the CGA website may be helpful to you:

Q: Will my pre-existing medical condition disqualify me from becoming a cadet?
A: All disqualified applicants who receive a conditional appointment are automatically considered for a waiver. The Academy is responsible for the medical waiver review process; however, any additional information needed for the review will be requested through (and should be submitted directly to) DoDMERB. The status of your review will be accessible to you on the DoDMERB website. After carefully reviewing your medical records, our Chief Medical Officer will recommend whether or not a waiver should be granted. The Superintendent will then decide whether to accept or deny the recommendation and forward the waiver request to Coast Guard Headquarters. The final decision to grant a medical waiver resides solely with Coast Guard Headquarters and is not subject to appeal.

Q: How do I apply for a medical waiver?
A: The waiver process is automatic if a student is in contention for appointment, so at this point there is nothing you need to do.
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Why do you judge because of race? I called admissions and told them my situation and they did not care
 
I have found this forum to be very helpful...for what its worth I hope my DS's experience answers some of your questions/concerns... my DS applied EA, was given a Conditional Apt in December.. DODMER DQ'd him, CGA asked for some background and additional medical paperwork, once they received the paperwork they granted him waivers for both concerns, and it was a pretty fast turnaround. In Mid Jan. He then had to meet the height and weight requirements... As an Offensive Lineman he had to drop 30lbs, and lose 4 inches off his waist... he qualified last week..by meeting his Body Fat %. He emailed the results, and was granted a full appointment the next day. So there is a process and yes it can be nerve racking but if you do what is asked in a timely fashion, everything will be taken care of one way or another...good luck.
 
Lazer4575 said:
I have found this forum to be very helpful...for what its worth I hope my DS's experience answers some of your questions/concerns... my DS applied EA, was given a Conditional Apt in December.. DODMER DQ'd him, CGA asked for some background and additional medical paperwork, once they received the paperwork they granted him waivers for both concerns, and it was a pretty fast turnaround. In Mid Jan. He then had to meet the height and weight requirements... As an Offensive Lineman he had to drop 30lbs, and lose 4 inches off his waist... he qualified last week..by meeting his Body Fat %. He emailed the results, and was granted a full appointment the next day. So there is a process and yes it can be nerve racking but if you do what is asked in a timely fashion, everything will be taken care of one way or another...good luck.
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Wow! Your son is an amazing example that anything can be done when you put your mind to it
 
BobbyW123 said:
The fact that the USCGA is racist against an older man like myself. Just because I'm 21 and a minority should not be used as discrimination. No suprise here they are run by Donald
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We know plenty of people who got CGAS (prep school) appointment AFTER completing a year of civilian college, AFTER completing some years as enlist, AFTER self-prepping for a year, etc. That means 2+ years after graduating high school before becoming SWAB. 21 is hardly unusual at USCGA, and we've seen plenty; they are definitely not discriminated against. As for them being racist... they are definitely ACTIVELY recruiting minorities too. They have specific recruitment programs such as Genesis Invitational specifically targeting the minority and first generation students. They are really pushing for more diversity as long as you're also academically, medically, and physically competitive first. USCGA doesn't care whether you're 21 or a minority as long as you're an excellent fit for them. As for the drug addiction... considering their drug interdiction mission, they may take it extremely seriously, but that has nothing to do with being racist. That goes for ALL colors across the board. I personally wouldn't know how they deal with individuals with past drug addiction history, and that's something the admissions need to address.

Just out of curiosity.... sorry if I'm wrong, but you're not trolling are you? Reading all your previous comments including the one on Donald, it just crossed my mind, and you seem to be making a lot of negative comments and commotion on other forums too. Just didn't sound like someone who would be on the U.S. service academy forums. If you truly are not a troll, but just an angry, negative person, perhaps not your age or color but your current attitude or character may hinder you from gaining an appointment. If you're serious about attending any of the service academies, you should dig deep inside and ask yourself if this is how you want to presentvyiurself to people. Honor, respect, devotion to duty. Ship, shipmates, self... in that order. How do you feel about that? You might want to think about if you're a good fit. Again, I apologize if I'm wrong about you trolling, but most people on this forum have been incredibly respectful, humble, helpful, and generous in giving advice. Those are also the kind of characters the academies are looking for to become future military leaders.
 
Blueman said:
We know plenty of people who got CGAS (prep school) appointment AFTER completing a year of civilian college, AFTER completing some years as enlist, AFTER self-prepping for a year, etc. That means 2+ years after graduating high school before becoming SWAB. 21 is hardly unusual at USCGA, and we've seen plenty; they are definitely not discriminated against. As for them being racist... they are definitely ACTIVELY recruiting minorities too. They have specific recruitment programs such as Genesis Invitational specifically targeting the minority and first generation students. They are really pushing for more diversity as long as you're also academically, medically, and physically competitive first. USCGA doesn't care whether you're 21 or a minority as long as you're an excellent fit for them. As for the drug addiction... considering their drug interdiction mission, they may take it extremely seriously, but that has nothing to do with being racist. That goes for ALL colors across the board. I personally wouldn't know how they deal with individuals with past drug addiction history, and that's something the admissions need to address.

Just out of curiosity.... sorry if I'm wrong, but you're not trolling are you? Reading all your previous comments including the one on Donald, it just crossed my mind, and you seem to be making a lot of negative comments and commotion on other forums too. Just didn't sound like someone who would be on the U.S. service academy forums. If you truly are not a troll, but just an angry, negative person, perhaps not your age or color but your current attitude or character may hinder you from gaining an appointment. If you're serious about attending any of the service academies, you should dig deep inside and ask yourself if this is how you want to presentvyiurself to people. Honor, respect, devotion to duty. Ship, shipmates, self... in that order. How do you feel about that? You might want to think about if you're a good fit. Again, I apologize if I'm wrong about you trolling, but most people on this forum have been incredibly respectful, humble, helpful, and generous in giving advice. Those are also the kind of characters the academies are looking for to become future military leaders.
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Thank you for your reply. I tell it like I see it and that is how I see things. I will do great as an officer because I am a great leader. It is SAD that I am being discriminated on because of my personality. I am going to get my scores up and get off drugs, then become a great officer
 
Blueman said:
We know plenty of people who got CGAS (prep school) appointment AFTER completing a year of civilian college, AFTER completing some years as enlist, AFTER self-prepping for a year, etc. That means 2+ years after graduating high school before becoming SWAB. 21 is hardly unusual at USCGA, and we've seen plenty; they are definitely not discriminated against. As for them being racist... they are definitely ACTIVELY recruiting minorities too. They have specific recruitment programs such as Genesis Invitational specifically targeting the minority and first generation students. They are really pushing for more diversity as long as you're also academically, medically, and physically competitive first. USCGA doesn't care whether you're 21 or a minority as long as you're an excellent fit for them. As for the drug addiction... considering their drug interdiction mission, they may take it extremely seriously, but that has nothing to do with being racist. That goes for ALL colors across the board. I personally wouldn't know how they deal with individuals with past drug addiction history, and that's something the admissions need to address.

Just out of curiosity.... sorry if I'm wrong, but you're not trolling are you? Reading all your previous comments including the one on Donald, it just crossed my mind, and you seem to be making a lot of negative comments and commotion on other forums too. Just didn't sound like someone who would be on the U.S. service academy forums. If you truly are not a troll, but just an angry, negative person, perhaps not your age or color but your current attitude or character may hinder you from gaining an appointment. If you're serious about attending any of the service academies, you should dig deep inside and ask yourself if this is how you want to presentvyiurself to people. Honor, respect, devotion to duty. Ship, shipmates, self... in that order. How do you feel about that? You might want to think about if you're a good fit. Again, I apologize if I'm wrong about you trolling, but most people on this forum have been incredibly respectful, humble, helpful, and generous in giving advice. Those are also the kind of characters the academies are looking for to become future military leaders.
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Thank you, Blueman, for your thoughtful reply. My daughter worked her butt off to be worthy of an appointment by taking and excelling in high-level STEM classes, taking and retaking the ACT and being involved in sports, bands, school and community volunteerism and leadership activities, also overcoming some obstacles herself to do so! I won't feel guilty on her behalf.
 
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