<p>JustAMomOf4</p>
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<p>Not necessarily (but I do understand what you mean). My son got an LOA while he still had a medical waiver outstanding (so not yet medically qualified). The LOA went to great lengths to make clear that the assurance was contingent on becoming medically qualified NLT Apr 15th or the LOA would be withdrawn. We just learned that his waiver has since come through and an offer letter will arrive soon.</p>
<p>Congratulations to your son aprouddad! That is great news :)</p>
<p>Congratulations aprouddad!</p>
<p>Yes, you are correct with an LOA you must be medically qualified. If you are DQ’d then you must receive a medical waiver to be medically qualified. Thanks for pointing out that clarification.</p>
<p>The difference between an LOA and being triple qualifed is that with an LOA you are an academy admissions “pick”. Being triple qualified means you are eligible to compete for an appointment. Not a guarantee you will be picked by admissions.
There are some candidates who do receive LOA’s who ultimately cannot receive a medicaly waiver and thus do not get an appointment.</p>
<p>In the case of d29061 - with and LOA, being medically qualified and receiving a nomination = an appointment. No triple Q letter is necessary.</p>
<p>Everyone thanks for all your help. I just want to let you know I received an LOA today!!</p>
<p>Congrats!! That is awesome news!</p>