<p>I was wondering if vision waivers can be an issue. Like if it can be a deciding factor. I was also wondering if they take into consideration ISS. I was given a day of ISS my freshman year for pushing a fellow MCJROTC cadet in the hallway. The cadet was dismissed from the program at the end of the semester. I don't know if that could be a contributing factor.</p>
<p>I can help with the first queston...somewhat.</p>
<p>Vision waivers can be a deciding factor- it depends on how bad your vision is, and how many applicants in that year's admission pool require waivers. There are a limit as to how many waivers can be granted (somewhere in the vicinity of 30% of the admission class).</p>
<p>I would not let the need for a vision waiver stop you from applying, if that is your goal. </p>
<p>"Nothing ventured, nothing gained"...
"you gotta be in it to win it"....
"hey, you never know"....</p>
<p>....all come to mind. </p>
<p>I will go out on a limb and say that the same applies to question #2, but let others guide you.... I am sure the alumni will be able to speak to that more directly and in short order!</p>
<p>Dependson why he got thrown out at semester's end. :confused:</p>
<p>navy2010 I thought they lifted the limit this year on the amount of vision waivers they can grant?</p>
<p>does anyone know someone that got in with really bad vision, but still correctable to 20/20. If so how bad was it?</p>
<p>Mine isn't really bad but it is past the limit and I've gotten an appointment. I think mine is somewhere in the 20/50 range.</p>
<p>idk about your school, but at ours, iss never stays on your record past the year it was issued. at our school, it wouldn't even be in your permanent record.
check your schools policy. it could be that they are the same and you don't have to worry.
good luck</p>
<p>I think my school might do that, but do they ask you on the application if you have ever had any type of diciplinary action on the application?</p>
<p>Good question where one's answer may reveal more of character than adolescent misbehavior.</p>
<p>i dont remember anything other than being charged and/or convicted of a crime. for some reason that doesn't stand out as something they asked. in fact, i'm nearly certain, and so is my mom, that they don't ask. i'm sure your teachers would divulge the info in their recs if they deem it necessary. if not, it could show up on your transcript, only if your school holds onto iss in your record.</p>
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<p>I do not believe he limit on waivers has been changed- it is set at 30%.
What has changed is the point at which vision waivers are needed... it was set at 20/20, and now has been changed to 20/40.</p>
<p>I couldn't imagine small disciplinary problems at school being a problem with the Academy; I think they'll see your character and attitude during your interview and through your personal statement. I would think that the Academy understands the fact that everyone is prone to making little mistakes like that, and since your situation was several years ago, you've more than likely matured.</p>
<p>However, I do not speak from any experience, so I cannot say for sure how the Academy will view that, if they look at it at all.</p>
<p>Marine4Life.. My daughter got in some trouble her Jr Yr of high school while visiting friends at UGA. She was charged with a misdemeanor, She did community service and paid a fine. She was, of course, completely honest and told her BGO and USNA all about it and provided documentation they requested. Her application went before the character review board along with her letter of explanation of the situation and what she learned from the experience. She recieved 2 noms last fall and her appointment in January. </p>
<p>so I dont think your ISS will adversely affect you, but do be honest with the USNA, of course, if they ask. Not a big deal really. They will respect you for being honest and will be interested in how you grew from the situation.</p>
<p>Hope that helps. and BEST OF LUCK!!</p>