USNA 2026 Waiting and.… Waiting

G0navybeat@rmy said:
I just got my 3rd rejection a moment ago. Right now I'm thinking I'll be applying for a fourth time as I don't see any reason not to.
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Curious --why do you want to go to USNA ? If your goal is to be Naval/Marine Corps officer, at some point the best path is to complete your College Degree and apply for OCS.
 
Old Navy BGO said:
Curious --why do you want to go to USNA ? If your goal is to be Naval/Marine Corps officer, at some point the best path is to complete your College Degree and apply for OCS.
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The main reason is that USNA has been my dream since I was in about the 2nd grade. Nowadays though I really just want to be the best officer that I can be. I've spent the past two years at an SMC (one without NROTC). The extra four years don't bother me. I see it as an opportunity to do something unique, like graduate with two degrees or maybe get a graduate degree. At my current school I'm majoring in Biochemistry and minoring in Chinese. Going to Navy after next year I could just graduate with a degree in Chemistry and a Degree in Chinese. Last thing, my senior year of high school I got to go on a CVW and the roommate of the mid I was a "drag" for got in after 4 years. He told me that if you know you want it, not to give up, and he does not regret it at all.
 
CurtSouth83 said:
A good friend of mine had a daughter that was wait-listed, so she proceeded with Plan B to accept a lacrosse scholarship to UVA. Just a week or so prior to I-Day she got the call for an appointment, which she took. She graduated a few years ago with straight As and was personally responsible for starting up an intercollegiate lacrosse program that went nationwide. That extra two months of waiting was killer, but she stayed strong and the Navy lucked out. This is not for the faint of heart to be sure!
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How are you notified that you are waitlisted?
 
There are several options available to the admissions board, all of which should be posted by April 15: Appointment, Rejection, Wait-list (they ask if you are willing to wait and see), NAPS or Foundation School. The wait list can take all the way until a week or so prior to I day to fill vacancies that come up at the last moment. Not many get appointed that way and you do NOT know where you stand on the list.
 
CurtSouth83 said:
There are several options available to the admissions board, all of which should be posted by April 15: Appointment, Rejection, Wait-list (they ask if you are willing to wait and see), NAPS or Foundation School. The wait list can take all the way until a week or so prior to I day to fill vacancies that come up at the last moment. Not many get appointed that way and you do NOT know where you stand on the list.
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What happens if you have already committed to another school that far into summer? This is my first experience with something like this.
 
First for most here, but if you wish, you lose your deposit or good faith fee when you tell them you aren't coming. The SAs start earlier than most, so most colleges have not move in yet.
 
Sharing here in case it's helpful - Our DS negotiated everything up front and was transparent with ROTC and the Plan B University Admissions Dept. He knew he had an appointment, but enrolled anyway to save his space at the school and in ROTC in case something happen...an injury, change of plans, whatever. Or it could be in the event that an applicant is still waiting to find out if they will receive an appointment.

The Plan B University was more than happy to work with a student that is trying to serve and we found they really appreciated the student's desire to plan ahead. To build goodwill he was very straight forward with the university and told them, if not for the appointment, your school is my other choice and would be honored if I could attend if that's the way things play out.

He received refunds form both housing and admissions when they were informed he had made it through basic and would be continuing at USAFA. Took a few phone calls and he kept good records, but it all worked out.

Hope this helps for those that might find themselves waiting, or need their Plan B just in case.
 
Here's a question for a Saturday evening. If the Medical Examination in the USNA portal changes from a X to a check mark does that mean the medical exam has now been received by the Waiver people at USNA?.

Kid has a conditional LOA and has 1 DQ in DoDMERB. The Current Medical Status changed from Under Waiver Review to Under DoDMERB review in the DoDMERB portal.
Another poster asked a similar question earlier but I wanted to clarify the status of the portal check mark. I assume this means a request for more records/documentation from our end/Drs for the DQ will come in soon.

This is not a DoDMERB question. Just wondering what process triggers a check mark on the Medical Examination line.
 
For me, the Medical Examination checkmark showing up in my portal meant that my waiver had been granted. I had been DQ'ed for about two months (meaning USNA had already looked at my DoDMERB) and there was still an X in the portal. When it turned to a checkmark, my DoDMERB portal showed 'Waiver Granted' and I received a letter in the mail a few weeks later stating that a waiver had been granted
 
dav1y said:
For me, the Medical Examination checkmark showing up in my portal meant that my waiver had been granted. I had been DQ'ed for about two months (meaning USNA had already looked at my DoDMERB) and there was still an X in the portal. When it turned to a checkmark, my DoDMERB portal showed 'Waiver Granted' and I received a letter in the mail a few weeks later stating that a waiver had been granted
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So would you say that the waiver process took about 2 months? I got an LOA from USNA a couple weeks ago and have been DQ'ed on DODMERB for over a month now. Is there a time I should be expecting a response from USNA?
 
Seamus738 said:
So would you say that the waiver process took about 2 months? I got an LOA from USNA a couple weeks ago and have been DQ'ed on DODMERB for over a month now. Is there a time I should be expecting a response from USNA?
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Between now and whatever date they have targeted in April, be be aware the waiver process cases can still be working after that, and there is a tiny trickle of appointments right into May and early June. Each case is assessed on its own merits version vs. the waiver policy for the DQ. Some things are never waivered, some sometimes, some frequently, some almost always.

Not what you wanted to hear, but you can’t look at someone else’s experience and pin your hopes to that. You are being looked at as an individual. This time of year, in March or April, the medical officer who is the waiver action officer is inundated with case reviews. You don’t want him or her to rush these, right?

You are in a good position with an LOA.

As always, focus on what you can control, finish this academic year strongly, go PT, enjoy family and friends. If you get your wish, you only have 3.5 months left at home. After that, you’re a visitor and your life will have changed radically for the next minimum of 9 years. Live in the moment!
 
Capt MJ said:
Between now and whatever date they have targeted in April, be be aware the waiver process cases can still be working after that, and there is a tiny trickle of appointments right into May and early June. Each case is assessed on its own merits version vs. the waiver policy for the DQ. Some things are never waivered, some sometimes, some frequently, some almost always.

Not what you wanted to hear, but you can’t look at someone else’s experience and pin your hopes to that. You are being looked at as an individual. This time of year, in March or April, the medical officer who is the waiver action officer is inundated with case reviews. You don’t want him or her to rush these, right?

You are in a good position with an LOA.

As always, focus on what you can control, finish this academic year strongly, go PT, enjoy family and friends. If you get your wish, you only have 3.5 months left at home. After that, you’re a visitor and your life will have changed radically for the next minimum of 9 years. Live in the moment!
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"Some things are never waivered, some sometimes, some frequently, some almost always." In saying this, are you referring to the fact that my issue may never even be looked at? I had a fall that resulted in bulging discs, is this something that may never get looked at?
 
Seamus738 said:
"Some things are never waivered, some sometimes, some frequently, some almost always." In saying this, are you referring to the fact that my issue may never even be looked at? I had a fall that resulted in bulging discs, is this something that may never get looked at?
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No, not at all, of course it is being looked at as part of a thorough case review. Waiver decisions will either be a yes or a no.

For example, people with color vision deficiencies seldom receive a waiver, though a small handful of waivers are given to a few in each class.

Go with a positive spin - you have an LOA. If they can waiver it, consistent with current policy, they likely will.
 
Capt MJ said:
No, not at all, of course it is being looked at as part of a thorough case review. Waiver decisions will either be a yes or a no.

For example, people with color vision deficiencies seldom receive a waiver, though a small handful of waivers are given to a few in each class.

Go with a positive spin - you have an LOA. If they can waiver it, consistent with current policy, they likely will.
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Ok that makes sense, would you have any insight on when it comes to bulging discs?
 
Seamus738 said:
Ok that makes sense, would you have any insight on when it comes to bulging discs?
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I don't know anything about your particular medical issue, but I have seen a multitude of medical issues discussed here on this forum that at a passing glance seemed like a hard DQ from an outside observer but then it they were waived. Keep the faith. I wish you the best.
 
dav1y said:
For me, the Medical Examination checkmark showing up in my portal meant that my waiver had been granted. I had been DQ'ed for about two months (meaning USNA had already looked at my DoDMERB) and there was still an X in the portal. When it turned to a checkmark, my DoDMERB portal showed 'Waiver Granted' and I received a letter in the mail a few weeks later stating that a waiver had been granted
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thanks for sharing that. I think in our case it must be an accidental check mark in the portal, maybe an IT blip or something as DoDMERB has never said Waiver Granted, nor have we been asked for AMI or records.
Congrats on your appointment!
 
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