Hello all. I am currently a junior in high school and looking to start my journey down the application path. I am looking to start applying to USMA, USAFA, and USNA (with an emphasis on USAFA). I believe I am a very well-qualified candidate in terms of academics, moral, and physical nature, and I have a high desire to pursue this path. However, I have a peanut allergy that I am currently still positive for (recent blood tests still show I have an active anaphylactic allergy ), but I have never had a reaction in my life. I do carry epi-pens on me but I haven't had to use them. I am in the process of starting oral immunotherapy treatment and I am wondering what are the requirements to have this allergy waived? If my allergist can confidently say I do not need to carry an epi-pen anymore after building tolerance, will this be enough evidence to receive a waiver? Otherwise, will I need an oral food challenge either way? Does anyone know of more severe cases where peanut allergies have been waived? Apologies for the bombardment of questions.
Additionally, I've read USMA is more "lenient" on food allergies than USAFA or USNA? Any help/info that anyone can provide is greatly appreciated. I know I have specific questions related to myself that most can't answer, but any insight I greatly appreciate. I'd also just like to note that attending a service academy has been a dream that I've set my mind on for many years now, and having a food allergy ruin those chances would be devastating. I plan to start with my pre-candidate questionnaires once they open, but I'd like to make myself a conclusion as soon as possible if I am a "no-go". Thanks.
Additionally, I've read USMA is more "lenient" on food allergies than USAFA or USNA? Any help/info that anyone can provide is greatly appreciated. I know I have specific questions related to myself that most can't answer, but any insight I greatly appreciate. I'd also just like to note that attending a service academy has been a dream that I've set my mind on for many years now, and having a food allergy ruin those chances would be devastating. I plan to start with my pre-candidate questionnaires once they open, but I'd like to make myself a conclusion as soon as possible if I am a "no-go". Thanks.