I was diagnosed with ADHD and have taken medication for it for a few years, but I stopped taking it around 3 months ago and have been fine since then. I figure the longer I'm off medication prior to applying, the better my odds of getting accepted will be, so I'm trying to strategically decide the length of time I should wait to strike an optimal balance minimizing waiting time and maximizing my probability of successfully receiving medical clearance.
If I apply but I'm disqualified for medical reasons, would I be allowed to submit a new application or does the rejection disqualify you for life, save for a potential appeal? If the rejection only affects that one application and I can immediately reapply, then I may as well apply now and just keep reapplying repeatedly if I get rejected, but if the medical disqualification stays on my record forever and affects or prevents future applications, that's obviously not a great plan.
Basically I don't want to screw myself for life by applying too soon after stopping medication. If the medical disqualification is permanent and stops me from applying again in the future, I want to make sure I have all my ducks in a row before I start the recruiting process in earnest. My current plan is to wait 6 months and then apply, but I would wait longer if my odds of getting accepted are low and waiting improves them significantly.
If I apply but I'm disqualified for medical reasons, would I be allowed to submit a new application or does the rejection disqualify you for life, save for a potential appeal? If the rejection only affects that one application and I can immediately reapply, then I may as well apply now and just keep reapplying repeatedly if I get rejected, but if the medical disqualification stays on my record forever and affects or prevents future applications, that's obviously not a great plan.
Basically I don't want to screw myself for life by applying too soon after stopping medication. If the medical disqualification is permanent and stops me from applying again in the future, I want to make sure I have all my ducks in a row before I start the recruiting process in earnest. My current plan is to wait 6 months and then apply, but I would wait longer if my odds of getting accepted are low and waiting improves them significantly.