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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I know of four students who were accepted to one or more of the service academies but failed the physical for reasons beyond their control. All good students. All varsity athletes.

Anyone seriously considering applying to the service academies should get the basic physical first to make sure they aren’t wasting their time. [/quote]

Basic physicals are useless.  They likely get a basic physical ever year already.  The military has some pretty exacting criteria.  Some common things that DQ people are any type of mental issues: ADHD, eating disorders, anxiety, depression.  You don’t even have to have had meds.  If you’ve ever seen a psychologist or therapist for anything, it flags you and they want more info…

Allergies is anything one that people expect.  Any type of food allergy is disqualifying.  Same with asthma, even if only had a child.  If doesn’t always, but it flags you and you way need a waiver.  Any broken bone ever may require a specialist visit and a waiver. 
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