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Jbelonga said:
Waiver and remedial mean the same, correct? And are you saying that it is a relatively big deal for them to ask for a remedial?
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If I understand it correctly a “remedial” is a DoDMERB request for additional medical information, tests or evaluations. In our candidate's case a "waiver" was granted by USNA with out a request for a remedial. We are 1st timers through this process, so I'm sure someone else with more experience has a better definition or explanation.
 
I believe a waiver only is requested if DoDMERB determines that you have a condition that could be disqualifying, but could be waived by an Academy if they thought you were competitive...It seems that remedials are simply a request for more info, so they can decide if the want to qualify or disqualify you
 
Sydney C. said:
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I'm also a little perplexed by those that apply to all academies.
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Why? The "wish to serve" leads many to apply to more than one academy. There's no data on that but I would venture a lot that most apply to more than one. They need no other reason than why "that" particular academy and which service they want to apply that education towards. So many choices, so many options...

Maybe "that kid" doesn't know, or care, when he's first applying what he wants to pursue...most don't and they explore the opportunities at multiple institutions. As the process evolves and the real home work begins, most come to an understanding of the long view...it ain't the school, it's the service.[/QUOTE]
I think you are very correct here.
 
Jbelonga said:
Waiver and remedial mean the same, correct? And are you saying that it is a relatively big deal for them to ask for a remedial?
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A remedial is not a big deal. They just want to collect more information, retest or get a specialists opinion so dodmerb can either qualify of DQ. The request for a waver, after someone is DQ, could be construed as a good sign. The SA has to request a waver. So there is some effort on the part of the SA. If they are going to make that effort you could assume that the candidate is qualified enough to be worthy of an appointment. No guarantees and just speculation. Take it for what it it worth.
 
5Day said:
A remedial is not a big deal. They just want to collect more information, retest or get a specialists opinion so dodmerb can either qualify of DQ. The request for a waver, after someone is DQ, could be construed as a good sign. The SA has to request a waver. So there is some effort on the part of the SA. If they are going to make that effort you could assume that the candidate is qualified enough to be worthy of an appointment. No guarantees and just speculation. Take it for what it it worth.
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We felt blessed and relieved by the waiver nod so he could continue toward his dream of attending the academy and service as a naval officer, but not taking it to the bank...
 
brovol said:
Why? The "wish to serve" leads many to apply to more than one academy. There's no data on that but I would venture a lot that most apply to more than one. They need no other reason than why "that" particular academy and which service they want to apply that education towards. So many choices, so many options...

Maybe "that kid" doesn't know, or care, when he's first applying what he wants to pursue...most don't and they explore the opportunities at multiple institutions. As the process evolves and the real home work begins, most come to an understanding of the long view...it ain't the school, it's the service.
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I think you are very correct here.[/QUOTE]
I think she is coming from the standpoint where we are, DS visited all academies and knew in his heart and soul that USNA was where he needed to be, end of discussion! So it can be, "it is the service, and it is the school!" May or may not happen, but solid plan B to plan F already in place and each will take him to USNA officer position, and let me tell you, because of this process, he will be the best military officer in the fleet! Better than his old man was in AF. Just MHO!
 
I'm noticing (at least here) that many people get a phone call before their portal changes.

So we've stopped checking the portal, and I'm like, "Did your phone ring?" every hour to my son....
 
farmgirl1776 said:
I'm noticing (at least here) that many people get a phone call before their portal changes.

So we've stopped checking the portal, and I'm like, "Did your phone ring?" every hour to my son....
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That would be great if our congressman actually called!...DS found out in his portal, got his BFE,and never got a call at all!?!?!
 
My son got three nominations and one called to tell him he was nominated. So now I'm like, "Are you SURE he was just calling to tell you about the nomination? Did he say nomination or appointment?!?!" My son is swearing it was just the nomination.... So we just wait.....
 
Haha, I was in the exact opposite situation as your son is in. My MOC never called about receiving a nomination. I only saw it on the portal. Three days after I saw it on the portal, I received a call from my MOC. I swore I thought she had only told me I received a nomination, so I called back, and she confirmed that it was an appointment.
 
I think we were expecting an answer sooner because for USNA STEM camp and Summer Seminar, my son was accepted immediately. (I can't remember, but I know he was one of the first in both instances. It seemed like just a week's wait. Whatever the case, he definitely got in before apps were even closed.) So I assumed this meant he had a strong application and that he'd be in soon again. Not so....
 
farmgirl1776 said:
I think we were expecting an answer sooner because for USNA STEM camp and Summer Seminar, my son was accepted immediately. (I can't remember, but I know he was one of the first in both instances. It seemed like just a week's wait. Whatever the case, he definitely got in before apps were even closed.) So I assumed this meant he had a strong application and that he'd be in soon again. Not so....
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It seems to me that the whole rolling process is more of what we imagine as rolling(i.e. submit early, get decision early) for the summer programs only, not USNA admissions as a whole. For example, I applied to Summer Seminar about halfway through the cycle, and received a rejection 5 days later. There are people applying to USNA with completed packages since August who are still waiting. I had prepared to wait until April, but it was nonetheless a welcome surprise.
 
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Remember USNA cannot issue an appointment unless 3Q with a Nom. Most Nom slates aren't submitted until Dec and as late as Jan 31st. Sure they can issue an LOA, but that is the exception not the norm. Its why on this forum we continually tell candidates most hear Jan-April 15th. I know folks get on this forum and see LOAs and think so appointments have been issued, but in reality the list is around the 50 right now for those who have posted. Most NAPS and Foundation kids won't hear until April and even May time frame. Also, for admissions to USNA, not the summer programs, this is much more robust with input from LORs, BGO interviews, and the application. An admission rep reviews all this, reaches out for more info if needed, gets a WCS score and takes it to the board. So much more data to review and the impact is much more significant than a summer program with a very short application.
 
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