<p>and i really do see both sides, and have briefly considered leaving that out. i know people who have omitted info about asthma that was truly not an issue, and they're serving our country honorably and aren't lying scoundrels. still though, more even than the moral issue, i really don't think i could live the rest of my life in fear that they'd find out. sounds melodramatic maybe, but it's the truth.</p>
<p>i think i'd rather be rejected honestly than live the rest of feeling guilty, whether or not it's really such a harmful crime. that's a personal choice though, not some kind of moral superiority thing.</p>
<p>"why should USNA deprive themselves of such a great candidate, one who could take her talent to Harvard, Yale, or some other institution?"</p>
<p>Isn't that issue covered by the waiver process? Cutting corners is not the way to go; everyone will realize at some point that they may not always get what they want and what will be, will be.</p>
<p>In short, I'll answer the question originally posed in this thread. You are very, very competitive for NASS and USNA provided that you can "find" a way to be "medically qualified". How you do that, mid_13, that is in your own hands.</p>
<p>And when it's discovered (e.g. - in her firstie year during some routine medical records request check) that she lied about her past, she could be booted out.</p>
<p>DODMERB deals in black & white. The waiver authority deals in shades of gray, and has much latitude to grant waivers for almost any condition.</p>
<p>Her history and personal story coupled with her stats and desire to attend will go a long way in getting a waiver approved, allowing her to enter with a clear conscious with her honor and integrity intact.</p>
<p>The responses have mostly dealt with Academy life. Also, the Navy doesn't need anyone out there with the responsibility of leading troops and drivng ships or airplanes that is incapable to telling the truth in a 'difficult' situation, who puts their interests ahead of those of the Navy.</p>
<p>GoNavyXC, I'm sorry to say that your response to mid_13 dissapoints me. As a current mid, you should be the one telling her to be honest about something that the Academy expects total honesty on.</p>
<p>mid_13: You are extremley competitive for USNA as GoNavyXC has already pointed out. I had a 2240 SAT score and recieved an appointment easily (obviously this was not the only factor). My vision is also extremley bad, right near the limit for USNA, and I got my waiver in only two weeks. I have no doubt that you will get a waiver, but please, be honest. I have even heard of kids writing a letter in with their waiver, you could possibly do something like that, explaining how you are entirely past your previous eating disorder....ask around on here about advice on that when the time comes though...God bless</p>
<p>There is a guy on the "other forum" that answers lots of questions and very thoroughly. The websight is United</a> States of America Service Academy Forums - Powered by vBulletin and he goes by RetNavyHM. Most of his posts on the DoDMERB section. I believe he used to work for them. Good Luck.</p>
<p>Stevethebeav, you had to get a waiver? I was fully qualified and I"m somewhere in the 20/400 range. Why is that? But then again, I was appointed to NAPS so that might be a factor. Anyways, Congrats on your appointment!</p>
<p>I am in the same boat with StevetheBeav -- except my vision was like 20/400 WITH glasses (so imagine what that means without glasses, haha) and I was waived. DoDMERB will investigate your history with an eating disorder, but you will have a chance to prove to them exactly what you've expressed -- that you are unlikely to relapse, etc -- through remedials. Be honest -- isn't that what is impressed in the very foundation of the Naval Academy?</p>
<p>pknguyen44, I think StevetheBeav meant that DoDMERB has you fill out remedial forms for your waiver. So while you don't have to apply for a waiver, you still have to do some work.</p>
<p>Best of luck, mid_13! Show them WHY you want an appointment and with your stats you should be a standout.</p>