Asthma DQ

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MaxB

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Guess what? I "Do Not Meet Medical Standards" because I had childhood asthma and was prescribed an inhaler when I was 13. :(

Of course this would come AFTER I finished my nominations applications and scheduled interviews (as in noon tomorrow for NROTC) and started working out more...

Now what do I do? I've applied to Texas A&M as a backup to USMA and USNA, but can't afford going there without an ROTC scholarship. Hopefully I'll get a waiver for ROTC, but unless I'm a desirable candidate (or whatever they call it) I won't even be considered for one by West Point.

Moral support greatly appreciated. :( :)
 
Go through the waiver process. 13 tends to be the "cutoff" age for deciding on DQs and even waivers.

Be sure to have a plan B, as should everyone.
 
MaxB,

DoDMERB DQ's, branches waive. You are putting the cart before the horse.

One thing I suggest is you investigate ROTC scholarships more than you appear to have investigated aka can't afford TAMU without a scholarship.

Common perspective/position on ROTC forums for scholarship candidates, have a Plan B in case you lose that scholarship at college.

Here are some threads you might want to peruse.
http://www.serviceacademyforums.com/showthread.php?t=27658
http://www.serviceacademyforums.com/showthread.php?t=27641
 
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