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[OUSOONER]

I had test #4 - and the supplemental part had no math questions, just aviation and maybe some mechanical.

Question though- my recruiter was pretty stoked about my scores (6.6.7.54) but is not returning my phone call or email that asked if he had all the paperwork necessary to schedule the PRT and MEPS... I wanted my package in at the end of august for the sept. 15 boards - any suggestions? Should I change recruiters while I still have two weeks?

Recruiters are actually very busy people. For there limited slots multiply it by 10 or 20 and that's how many people they are working with. Many people who even got picked up from the boards had a hard time getting a hold of their recruiter even after they selected...so don't sweat it.

 

[julietfoxtrot]

ok Thanks- does the prt and meps need to be completed before my package is submitted? I'm waiting on him to schedule those two things in efforts to submit my package by the end of august for the 15th boards...

 

[nugget61]

Care to elaborate?

I've heard of many people with the exact same problem. Makes me wonder what kind of technology they're using that can't load a simple quiz instantly. My recruiter recommended the written test for this reason, and he said you can't go back and check answers.

Grats on getting it over with, 1 more week and i'll be able to say the same! =)

Well, I had one question specifically about boats, and about 40 on airplanes/airports. I mean, it was better for me that way, but from all of the gouge and practice tests I saw, it was more evenly balanced.
As for the technology, I took it on an older Dell 610 - it got the job done though. The slow part was the server it was pulling from, not the recruiters.
With regards to the online test though - you CAN go back - I had the same impression that you did, and was equally misinformed. There's a little navigation bar at the bottom of the page with a numbered box for every Q. And they are grayed if unanswered, green if answered and yellow if you flagged it for later attention. That part I thought was particularly well done. Theres also a good countdown clock there to make sure you manage your time.

What were your scores? What board are you shooting for? ... Did you have any math in the Supplemental part? I have none, all aviation questions!!

7/7/8 59, going SNA only in Oct. What about you? As for the supplemental part, it was all aviation Qs ( I had test 4 ).

 

[nugget61]

ok Thanks- does the prt and meps need to be completed before my package is submitted? I'm waiting on him to schedule those two things in efforts to submit my package by the end of august for the 15th boards...

My recruiter said yesterday that he does both after a Pro-Rec. He didn't want to do the PRT before MEPS (he cited liability reasons). Why he didn't want to do MEPS right away, I don't know. But to answer your Q, no, apparently you don't need it for the boards.

 

[atrickpay]

My recruiter said yesterday that he does both after a Pro-Rec. He didn't want to do the PRT before MEPS (he cited liability reasons). Why he didn't want to do MEPS right away, I don't know. But to answer your Q, no, apparently you don't need it for the boards.

The reason they don't do the MEPS before selection is because it costs money. I asked mine about getting it done early and he said that he usually makes a judgement call if he believes you'll get selected. If he is very confident he will get it over with before, otherwise he will wait until after. I'm getting my PRT done before I submit the package, but apparently it's not required.

 

[OUSOONER]

This is bad gouge..because I and many others have done MEPS and PRT before selection. The military burns holes in their pockets..come on!!!

 

[atrickpay]

This is bad gouge..because I and many others have done MEPS and PRT before selection. The military burns holes in their pockets..come on!!!

Yeah i'm not saying it hasn't been done, but it if isn't done that is probably the reason. I can't think of a better one, atleast..

 

[OUSOONER]

Yeah i'm not saying it hasn't been done, but it if isn't done that is probably the reason. I can't think of a better one, atleast..

What I mean is it is pretty standard these days to get MEPS and PRT out of the way along with your package. That way people aren't selected and THEN disqualified...

What is more costly? Taking an SNA/FO slot and then finding out the kid is DQ'ed or finds out they can barely get a SAT MEDIUM on the PRT and is 2 weeks away from OCS?

Or

Having all the information handy at the boards?

 

[cgoetz]

well I finally took the freakin ASTB. I mean just to have taken it feels so liberating. However my scores were as follows 5,6,5; 44. I felt kinda of bumed at first but not as much as I thought I would be. After all I know I had given it my all. I studied the whole freakin summer so no one can say I wasn't committed to what I want. I have to say the computer version sucks. First of all they must use computers that are like a minimium of eight years old, and it takes like forever to load to new pages. Someone should like send in a petition or something about either giving the ROTC centers and recruiters better computers or just go back to paper. Anyway I have been told that in order to even apply for SNA you have to have at least a minimum of 7s on each section. With that said I have considered possibly applying for NFO. Know I know what everyone is goin to say, why not just take the test again and see if you can get a better score. However I have considered other factors that are leading to lean more in this direction. One my eyes, I know I'm going to have them PRK d and I can't pay fpr that right know because I just don't have the money for it, and I know that if you are already in the Navy will pay for it. Two I know I can take the test again in 30 days but by then I will be well into the new semester with 15 credits to keep me well occupied, plus I know these test aren't like the SATs where they take your highest scores so I could inevitably do worse and have to take it a third time. Third I am a senior at Embry Riddle with a 3.27 GPA and I know I only have until my graduation to apply for BDCP which I really wanna get into and if I wait around to retake my astb i could in turn run out of time to submit my packet, and then there is the question of what if I do worse and screw myself even more. Fourth I have to get medical waivers and the particular waivers I have to get might delay me even more so their is that issue. Fifth I have also considered the option of going into the NFO program and then transferring, I mean I really wanna a pilot slot but right considering my current situation this seems like a better possibility, also I know I have until I am at least 27 and if I'm already in I have heard they can grant you an age waiver giving you more time to apply. However in spite of all this I'm not going to get my hopes to far up, when the proctor saw my scores he said that my recruiter will most likely make me take it again but he may have just meant that for SNA and not NFO but I don't I'm gonna have to talk to my. The important thing is I'm not giving up I'm still going to keep on trying for a pilot slot because I still really I've just come to the realization that might have to about it another way. The point is to not stop fight ever!!

 

[atrickpay]

What I mean is it is pretty standard these days to get MEPS and PRT out of the way along with your package. That way people aren't selected and THEN disqualified...

What is more costly? Taking an SNA/FO slot and then finding out the kid is DQ'ed or finds out they can barely get a SAT MEDIUM on the PRT and is 2 weeks away from OCS?

Or

Having all the information handy at the boards?

The ladder of course, but I guess that opinion varies by recruiter. Mine's waiting on my ASTB scores before determining if I will get to MEPS prior to submitting, so there's really nothing I can do about it (except rock the ASTB). The fact that i'm applying for BDCP and SNA only is probably another reason he wants the scores first, but who knows.

 

[OUSOONER]

See your case is different. I'm saying after the ASTB..yes the recruiter would be foolish to send the guy to MEPS and do the PRT..if he didn't take the ASTB yet. Everything is contingent on the ASTB score. That is where you get the "okay..here is what we're gonna do...." or..."well thanks for coming in and taking it, you'll hear back from us..ive got a meeting today".

I'm talking POST ASTB...you still have a ways to go for your package and being selected after the ASTB test that just decides if the recruiter deems you worthy to continue their time.

 

[cgoetz]

Got the astb done

Just took the astb today got a 5,6,5; 44. I know it sucks.

 

[schwarti]

It's not terrible, just means you need to work on the other aspects of your package and, if you and your recruiter decide, study more for a retake. Don't let it get you down, just keep moving forward. Good luck.

 

[cgoetz]

anyone know what the minimum scores are for NFO

 

[FDX]

I'd suggest applying with your current scores but continuing to study. That way, if you're not picked up the first time around you can re-take and re-submit the next month instead of having to wait the 6. Best of luck to you.