I am currently appointed to USNA, class of 2012. I sent in all my paper work with statements from myself, my doctor, and all my blood tests regarding my use of accutane. I have no ill side effects and my blood work is all normal. I am set to finish my accutane program april 17. Today in the mail i received my disqualification letter. I called DoDMERB and spoke with a doctor who said that my name is passed on to waiver authorities and even if I do not receive a waiver my disqualification will be lifted following the review of a blood test taken 8 weeks from april 17. The doctor did add that it was likely I would be granted a waiver, however she did not and would tell me how long it would take to receive one. Herein lies my question: How long does it take for one to be granted a waiver (average time) and how likely is it that I receive one? Also, I am a recruited athlete, so would telling my coach about it expedite the waiver process or be useless? In addition, the doctor said my files has been sent to waiver authorities, so should I contact my admission counselor or no? Any advice is greatly welcomed...thanks in advance...