Anonymous
10/22/2025 20:13
Subject: Anyone with a dc applying to an Academy? Apologies if this has been asked
Many threads here related to this. Search for "Service Academies".
Example:
https://www.dcurbanmom.com/jforum/posts/list/1278876.page
Example:
https://www.dcurbanmom.com/jforum/posts/list/1278876.page
Anonymous
10/22/2025 20:13
Subject: Anyone with a dc applying to an Academy? Apologies if this has been asked
Anonymous wrote:Might get a waiver for ADHD meds, but not anti-depressants. Even if it was for three months three years ago. Even if it was because your parent was traumatically killed.
The military’s talk about helping mental health has come a long way, but it’s is still outdated.
That’s unfortunate, but not relevant to OP.
Anonymous
10/22/2025 19:58
Subject: Anyone with a dc applying to an Academy? Apologies if this has been asked
Many threads here related to this. Search for "Service Academies".
Example:
"https://www.dcurbanmom.com/jforum/posts/list/1278876.page"
Example:
"https://www.dcurbanmom.com/jforum/posts/list/1278876.page"
Anonymous
10/22/2025 19:36
Subject: Anyone with a dc applying to an Academy? Apologies if this has been asked
Might get a waiver for ADHD meds, but not anti-depressants. Even if it was for three months three years ago. Even if it was because your parent was traumatically killed.
The military’s talk about helping mental health has come a long way, but it’s is still outdated.
The military’s talk about helping mental health has come a long way, but it’s is still outdated.
Anonymous
10/22/2025 17:32
Subject: Anyone with a dc applying to an Academy? Apologies if this has been asked
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:I went to one and have a role in congressional nominations, in case I can help answer questions
Thank you! Dc is being recruited by an academy coach- two different ones but dc is more focused on USNA. But dc is still going through the normal process and had his interview with an officer. It didn’t go great. Guy told dc he needed to prep much more for his congressional interview. How should he prep?
Also we are worried about the medical clearance. Dc took adhd meds as a freshman for a few months. Was mostly off by sophomore year and done by last year.
Those meds will DQ him. Sorry, it’s a crappy process.
Not true, as long as he’s been off for at least 12 months. He’d need a waiver, but that definitely can be done.
Anonymous
10/22/2025 17:23
Subject: Anyone with a dc applying to an Academy? Apologies if this has been asked
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:I went to one and have a role in congressional nominations, in case I can help answer questions
Thank you! Dc is being recruited by an academy coach- two different ones but dc is more focused on USNA. But dc is still going through the normal process and had his interview with an officer. It didn’t go great. Guy told dc he needed to prep much more for his congressional interview. How should he prep?
Also we are worried about the medical clearance. Dc took adhd meds as a freshman for a few months. Was mostly off by sophomore year and done by last year.
Those meds will DQ him. Sorry, it’s a crappy process.
No, my kid got a waiver to an Academy this year, 12 months off meds, no classroom or testing accommodations ever.
It depends on the branch of service and likely depends on who is reviewing the case. Definitely worth a shot.