<p>Well this is my first year attempting to apply to the academy and im not going to list my records but basically heres what happened:</p>
<p>I got my nomination from Henry Hyde (R) from Illinois and was listed as “Highly Competitive.” Until DoDMERB medically DQd me for “History of Mood Disorder.” I tried for a waiver but because i wasnt comeptive enough they didnt process my request. Both my ALO and AdminCounselor@the academy were stumpd, although i have slightly lower than competitive SAT/ACT scores, my overall composite was on the upper end, many areas exceeding the range.</p>
<p>Are the SAT/ACTs that powerfull? I thought if you were less competitive in some areas, being more competitive in others would help balance it out?</p>
<p>The problem may be more with the nature of the waiver than your records. Not enough info here to make any suggestions. Are the SATs/ACTs that important? Probably. With so many qualified candidates, sometimes it just doesn't make sense for USAFA to spend a lot of time and effort on a single waiver, too.</p>
<p>Alright, thanks for your reply.</p>
<p>I cant help but feel moderatly depressed at this, having been working twords this goal since my 7th grade year in Jr High, however i feel determined as ever to pursuit my dream and with 30% of apointments being from people who have previously applied, time to better prep/study for standardized tests, college courses and practice at the application process i feel i have some odds actually in my favor.</p>