TigerMomNot
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Hello friends,
I'm brand new and this is my first post.
A little to our surprise, our HS Senior DD decided to pursue Service Academies for college. We have zero experience, but we are supportive (and not helicopter parents).
I've read many posts here about the process, and it seems to me with all of the different requirements, a wide variety of individual situations end up occurring. At the same time, the incremental nature of the process lends itself to some speculation. This makes any communication from the SA seem amplified in importance, like "is this an LOA?" or "is this an LOE?", or "what does this email mean," etc.
My DD received the email below today. It reads straightforward (and neutral) to me, but as we have no experience, is there anything here that can be read between the lines in terms of her candidacy? I'm guessing no, but thought I would ask anyway. DD is a little disquieted. Thanks for reading!
Subject: Medical Disqualification - USAFA
Candidate _________________,
While we know the news about the medical disqualification is disappointing,
your file will still be reviewed for the possibility of a medical waiver. However,
there is no guarantee that a waiver will be requested. There is also no specified
time frame in which the waiver process can be initiated. If USAFA determines
you to be "competitive" for an offer of appointment, we will automatically
initiate the medical waiver process on your behalf. If USAFA requests a waiver,
you will be notified via your Admissions portal.
We realize that the DoDMERB portal may state that your status is “Pending
Waiver Submission/Review” or “Under Waiver Review.” We want to make
sure that you are aware that this does not imply that USAFA has requested
a waiver. In the event that a waiver is requested on your behalf, you will
receive notification on your Admissions portal.
Please note: Submission for a waiver does not guarantee a waiver will be
approved. Additionally, the approval of a waiver does not guarantee an
appointment will be offered. Additionally, there may be periods in between,
where our office has NOT made this determination of how competitive a
candidate may be in the process.
Remember: "In order to compete, you have to complete." Additionally,
we hope that you have started the process to secure a congressional
nomination. Be sure to apply for EVERY nomination source that you are
eligible for.
If you have any additional questions, please let us know.
---------------------,
Deputy Chief of Selections
I'm brand new and this is my first post.
A little to our surprise, our HS Senior DD decided to pursue Service Academies for college. We have zero experience, but we are supportive (and not helicopter parents).
I've read many posts here about the process, and it seems to me with all of the different requirements, a wide variety of individual situations end up occurring. At the same time, the incremental nature of the process lends itself to some speculation. This makes any communication from the SA seem amplified in importance, like "is this an LOA?" or "is this an LOE?", or "what does this email mean," etc.
My DD received the email below today. It reads straightforward (and neutral) to me, but as we have no experience, is there anything here that can be read between the lines in terms of her candidacy? I'm guessing no, but thought I would ask anyway. DD is a little disquieted. Thanks for reading!
Subject: Medical Disqualification - USAFA
Candidate _________________,
While we know the news about the medical disqualification is disappointing,
your file will still be reviewed for the possibility of a medical waiver. However,
there is no guarantee that a waiver will be requested. There is also no specified
time frame in which the waiver process can be initiated. If USAFA determines
you to be "competitive" for an offer of appointment, we will automatically
initiate the medical waiver process on your behalf. If USAFA requests a waiver,
you will be notified via your Admissions portal.
We realize that the DoDMERB portal may state that your status is “Pending
Waiver Submission/Review” or “Under Waiver Review.” We want to make
sure that you are aware that this does not imply that USAFA has requested
a waiver. In the event that a waiver is requested on your behalf, you will
receive notification on your Admissions portal.
Please note: Submission for a waiver does not guarantee a waiver will be
approved. Additionally, the approval of a waiver does not guarantee an
appointment will be offered. Additionally, there may be periods in between,
where our office has NOT made this determination of how competitive a
candidate may be in the process.
Remember: "In order to compete, you have to complete." Additionally,
we hope that you have started the process to secure a congressional
nomination. Be sure to apply for EVERY nomination source that you are
eligible for.
If you have any additional questions, please let us know.
---------------------,
Deputy Chief of Selections
