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  1. Midwesternman

    Is an "at risk" status a disqualifying factor for DODMERB?

    This is one of those "asking for a friend" situations. I've done the whole DODMERB deal (and qualified, aided by some help from the man himself) once in my day and have no desire to do it again. I'm currently at USAFA, and I'm "mentoring" some hopeful future cadets. One of them was notified...
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    3/C Midshipman Dies During Physical Exam

    https://www.google.com/amp/s/nypost.com/2020/02/10/naval-academy-midshipman-duke-carillo-dies-during-fitness-test/amp/ Wow. Prayers for the family of Midshipman Carillo.
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    Application complete.

    I recently received a notification that my application for USAFA is complete. I have absolutely everything now that my waiver is granted and my nominations are credited. Does the admissions board meet weekly this time of year, or is it still spotty? Overall, how long should I expect to wait...
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    Why was my waiver denied?

    Logged into DODMERB this morning to find that my AFROTC waiver has been denied for asthma. Could someone shed some light on this? I passed my methacholine test with flying colors and have notes from my doctor stating that I do not have asthma. Why was my waiver denied?
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    What did you get for Christmas?

    GoPro hero 7 and a couple flannel shirts! Woot!
  6. Midwesternman

    Questions about AFROTC type 7 scholarship

    Recently was boarded and offered a type 7 scholarship. (Woot) however, I am very confused on what to do. Type 7 can be converted to a 3 year Type 2. The website says the type 7 pays the in-state tuition rate for four years. Is that the in state rate for my home state? Or the state I go to...
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    Confused about a waiver.

    I am currently in the cycle of Dodmerb for USAFA. I received a single dq for asthma after 13th birthday. However, this was only because I was prescribed and inhaler as a precautionary measure for a trip to a third world country. I had my doctor write a note, and I wrote a personal statement...
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    Asthma Remedial worries

    I am currently deep into the process of applying for USAFA and have everything I need, including a nomination, and at this point all I have left is a waiver for the asthma I had as a kid. I have been told to take a methacholine challenge test in order to prove I don’t have asthma. I have been...
  9. Midwesternman

    CFA scores: Good or not?

    So just took my CFA for USAFA I got: 63 foot BBall throw 16 pull ups 8.8 second shuttle run 85 sit ups 54 push ups 5:42 mile (into 23mph wind) How do these stack up? Are they worth submitting or should I take it again? I am a little worried about pushups as I am 8 short of the average. Is...
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