I'm going through Denver as well! We probably have the same recruiter, dudes a rockstar haha. As far as MEPS goes, unless you need a waiver for something you should be fine. Like Mouselovr was saying, I would try and give yourself a week or two for MEPS to get your paperwork to N3M and for them to give you the all clear.
it depends, sometimes MEPS finds something iffy, they might ask for more paperwork before your appointment...I think typically 2-3 after you fill up that health form you should have an appointment. After that, when you do go in, make sure you can pee, and if it all goes right N3M should give a letter after couple days...in my case it took less than 24 hrs (but that's because I'm a rockstar).....I think you'll be ok....
That's interesting, on the paper I filled out for the motivational statement it said 500 word limit and that's what my OR told me to do
Mine is about 700 words and filled up the entire motivational statement box of the application processing and summary record.
My recruiter told me to be on the short side as well. He didn’t give me word count but said it should be much closer to one page than two on a word document since he had to fit it all in a specific section of the motivational statement form. Mines at 510 words right now and I was worried that would be too much.
Makes sense to keep it short and concise. I like what Ruvo mentioned about avoiding focus on wanting to fly/become an officer (pretty obvious why we're all here). Looks like I'll be cutting some big chunks out of mine and get it <1000. Don't want to put anyone to sleep.
correct, once an OR gets the inside info they don't worry about the statement too much for SNA, now some other designators it does matter significantly, others in between. I think the best statement one of mine submitted was along the lines of
That's awesome
* Applying for SNA (1390)
That resume is pristine man, hope we’re all in on this board together!
Thanks brother! I wasn't happy with the scores I got, yet they are enough to be eligible for the selection process. Only had a month to study after completing my degree, and I'll be submitting my package this week. I'm nervous and excited at the same time. Hopefully they take Navy Divers.