USMA letter DQ final w/o waiver?

williamsdr3 said:
Update: Son talked to Admissions who said they submitted a waiver but "it didn't go anywhere." It is unclear if the waiver was actually reviewed or not. He has an LOE. No request for full medical records, no additional eye exams, condition not on the cannot-be-waived list. Something isn't adding up here given the WP chief of that medical department had said a very complete exam would definitely be needed to review the waiver.

When asked, they recommended he move USMA down from 1st preference for his nominations down to 3rd and said they might re-open his medical DQ if he gets the principal nomination. However the chance of getting the principal nom on a 3rd choice request is almost nil. He will be lucky to get a nom to one academy or at most two.

So I would call this kind of a final DQ but it doesn't look good. Now struggling to revise his academy nomination preferences by Friday deadline for MOC interview with an eye to who is most likely to grant the waiver? We thought it would be WP if it happened.
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Have you heard back from RC?
 
@THmom what you quoted in the previous post is the update from the RC when my son talked on the phone with him.
 
THmom said:
DS received letter today on portal from the Director of Admissions (below). His DQ is final with no possibility of a waiver UNLESS he wins a slot? Prep school...but “solid achievement” and character? He has one of the physical conditions listed on the non-waiverable list. It’s a long shot for the waiver request to go in, it appears, but do you think if he wins an AROTC scholarship that they’d request one, even with the condition on non-waiverable list?

“A review of your record indicates you do not meet the medical standards for appointment to West Point at this time. I regret to inform you that your medical disqualification is final and your file has been closed. At a later date, if it appears that you will win a vacancy to West Point or one of our preparatory programs, we will automatically reopen your file and consider you for a waiver.

I realize that news of this nature is very distressing. Your record of solid achievement and character makes it clear that you will overcome this setback and enjoy great success in whatever you choose to do.

If you have any questions regarding this letter, please contact your Regional Commander. Your interest in the United States Military Academy and a career in the United States Army is very much appreciated. You have my best wishes for success in all your future endeavors.”
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My DD received the same letter today, minus the part about winning a vacancy at a later date. She discussed her plan to reapply next year with her RC (assuming the other SA’s don’t waive) and he sounded positive (according to her). The word “final” is certainly distressing though.
 
Recoveringhelicoptermom said:
My DD received the same letter today, minus the part about winning a vacancy at a later date. She discussed her plan to reapply next year with her RC (assuming the other SA’s don’t waive) and he sounded positive (according to her). The word “final” is certainly distressing though.
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DS's RC said that his scores weren't high enough to warrant the waiver request and said to reapply with stronger scores. He's still going to have the same DQ, however. Maybe he'll win a slate....Senatorial decisions aren't out.
 
Very long string over a long period of time. If there are remaining questions, pls focus those to me at DoDMERB_saforums@yahoo.com.

State”your SA forums name-applicant complete name-Last 4 SSN- topic (e.g. -asthma, ADHD etc)
 
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