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About Bill Taylor
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I can answer questions about admissions to West Point; about the history of West Point; about how to travel to West Point, where to eat, where to stay, etc.; and about West Point`s alumni organization, the West Point Association of Graduates.
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I am a 1970 Graduate of West Point. I served six years on active duty and another 8 years in the active reserve. I have been actively involved as a Field Admissions Representative for over 15 years and have participated on my Congressman's Academy Selection Panel for over 20 years. I am actively involved in West Point Alumni affairs, serving in roles both with the West Point Association of Graduates and the local alumni chapter in Annapolis, MD. I also have two sons who graduated from West Point in 1995 and 2001. Both are veterans of the Iraq war and continue to serve on Active Duty in the Army.
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Expert: Bill Taylor - 10/14/2009
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Thank you for taking my question. My daughter, a junior who is 1 or 2 in her high school class and has tested well (760 SAT subject, 5s on AP tests), is very interested in attending West Point. However, she was diagnosed with hypothyroidism at age 11 (Hashimoto's type, completely controlled by taking hormone replacement, there are no other comlications). She swims long distances year round, 6 days a week, on a competitive team. What I need to know is if her thyroid condition (it will be lifelong) would be an automatic disqualification. I do not want my daughter to get too far along in the process if in fact she is ineligible. What I have read online is a bit unclear. Is there anyone I can ask for a definitive answer if you cannot give one?
Thank you very much for your response!
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Hi, Alice, it's good to hear from you. Thanks for your interest in West Point on behalf of your daughter. I apologize for the delayed response as I have simply been slammed with travel and work.
I certainly don't have the definitive answer to your very technical medical question, but hopefully I can point you in the right direction.
I would start with the medical standards for admission. They can be found at:
http://www.army.mil/usapa/epubs/pdf/r40_501.pdf
I would download and print out this regulation. Then ask your family physician to review it with you to provide a lay interpretation of the regulation.
In the end you may want to call Admissions directly at 845-938-4041, navigate the interactive menus to connect to your regional commander. Tell them you daughter's situation and ask their advice.
Good luck to your daughter in her quest.
Best Regards,
Bill Taylor
Gambrills, MD
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