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[quote=Anonymous]Yes, the military, in specific to become an officer, there a lot of medical conditions you wouldn't think could disqualify.  Waivers are often given though, but it does require some extra hoops to jump through.

I was an Army officer in the Nurse Corps.  I will echo what others have said about trying for a service academy appointment or doing ROTC in college.  Service academies aren't for everyone- they are extremely intense.  ROTC is otherwise a great option and she can get a full tuition scholarship that route.  Even if she were to get a full 4 year scholarship through ROTC, the first year in is non-binding.  At the end of her first year she can quit ROTC and end her contract without any military service obligation.  She may have to pay back money, not sure on that.

If she likes science, I would encourage her to go into medicine.  The military, any of the branches, provide pheanomenal experience and education in medicine. It is also the field I would consider to be the most female friendly.  There are many many female doctors, nurses, dentists, etc. and they have a more equal female/male ratio than any other specialty.  It is a good life and I immensely enjoyed my experience.

If she does go into medicine, she doesn't even need to do ROTC or an academy (though I would recommend it as it prepares you better, plus tuition paid is nice).  Medical professionals who already have degrees/licenses can get direct commissions.  Meaning they can immediately become an officer and they go directly to their speciality training without needing to attend officer candidate school to obtain a commission.

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