[Ace's Dad]

You might just ask the Academy.

[Zebra]

I have sent an email to a contact person at the USNA. Obviously, that will be the most reliable and definitive response. I am hoping to learn if any Freepers have encountered this so I can get a sense of whether this is a knockout or whether there is a realisitc opportunity for a waiver. It would be a shame if he is sidelined by this.

Thanks.

[b359]

Tell your son not to lose heart. There are many ways to get into USNA.

I can't specifically help you with the specifics of your son's eyesight; however, I can say that perseverance counts a great deal with the admissions board.

It took me three years to get into USNA. At one point, my blue and gold officer representative told me I'd never get in. I wrote lots of letters, knocked on many doors, took the SATs/ACTs many times and went to three years of college before finally getting accepted. I count it one of the greatest privileges to have graduated from that institution.

Contact the US Naval Academy Foundation at 410 295 4107. They may be able to help or at the very least provide you with additional information on where to get help.

Your son sounds like he should be there. Don't give up!

God Bless

USNA '86