I came across the forums nearly six years ago when I initially became interested in Service Academies. Now as a Senior, I decided I want a more normal college experience but still want to commission so now I'm focused on ROTC. Unfortunately, I completely tore my ACL in Jan. 2023. I got full acl reconstruction surgery in early March of 2023. I know that ACL is a disqualifier but so long as you get reconstruction surgery and are able to operate as if there was never an injury, it doesn't matter or you can get a waiver. However, if I'm looking to start my application, will I have to wait for it to be full rehabbed? I still have another 2-3 months before I'm able to return to full contact Lacrosse so that's kinda when I imagine I'd be cleared in a DODMERB exam... should I hold off on starting until I'm full healed?