aeroengineer
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Congressman LOR has huge weight. Kudos to that.
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15 SEP2025 SNA/SNFO BOARD
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aeroengineer
Member
Gotcha. Thank you the insight
exNavyOffRec
Well-Known Member
It actually doesn't, that has been a false rumor going around for a very very long time. When you dig into those accepted and declined with those letters you can see why they don't matter. I even had a few senior board members from NRC even say it doesn't matter.
Avionx
New Member
Hey dudes, I figured I'd just lay it all out since I will not be doing BDCP and going up for regular boards.
Looking for comparisons and opinions on what my chances are. Recruiter told me "you are fine" but at the same time said "average chance"
Here's my package:
ASTB: 40 5/7/5 (2nd attempt)
GPA: Current is 3.2, Cumulative is 2.52
Majoring in Aero Sci - Fixed Wing.
Minor: Air Traffic Control.
PPL rated 195 hours and about to get my instrument.
Working a part time job as a water safety instructer. Also tons of volunteer service hours.
I have 3 LORs
1 from my instructor (Flight experience)
1 from my Boss (Work ethic)
1 from an active duty Colonel (Character)
Resume was also sent to give more information. Essentially im trying to out weigh my GPA.
There it is...have at it lol.
Looking for comparisons and opinions on what my chances are. Recruiter told me "you are fine" but at the same time said "average chance"
Here's my package:
ASTB: 40 5/7/5 (2nd attempt)
GPA: Current is 3.2, Cumulative is 2.52
Majoring in Aero Sci - Fixed Wing.
Minor: Air Traffic Control.
PPL rated 195 hours and about to get my instrument.
Working a part time job as a water safety instructer. Also tons of volunteer service hours.
I have 3 LORs
1 from my instructor (Flight experience)
1 from my Boss (Work ethic)
1 from an active duty Colonel (Character)
Resume was also sent to give more information. Essentially im trying to out weigh my GPA.
There it is...have at it lol.
CarterL
Well-Known Member
You miss 100% of the shots you dont take. Send it in to this next board and see what happens. If they say no, it might be worth studying up to get those ASTB scores up to the 7/7/7 range to outweigh the lower GPA. From what the ex-recruiters on here have been saying - the board doesnt seem to care much about LOR's and flight experience. Good luck!
Hey y'all, just took the ASTB yesterday. I'm so glad it's finally past me after weeks of studying. Here's the package I'll be submitting for SNA
ASTB: 64 9/9/9
GPA: 3.78
Major: Air Transport Administration
Minor: Logistics and Supply Chain Management
I'm still in school, so I will be applying through the BDC Program. I only have 8 hours of flight time, but I've already knocked out my written test for PPL, so studying for the ANIT wasn't too bad. If you have any questions, don't hesitate to ask.
ASTB: 64 9/9/9
GPA: 3.78
Major: Air Transport Administration
Minor: Logistics and Supply Chain Management
I'm still in school, so I will be applying through the BDC Program. I only have 8 hours of flight time, but I've already knocked out my written test for PPL, so studying for the ANIT wasn't too bad. If you have any questions, don't hesitate to ask.
FormerRecruitingGuru
Making Recruiting Great Again
Yes, they are seldomly read in Aviation boards. If you are hoping LORs can help your application and not your ASTB score... well, I've got some news for you.
Oh it’s ok. I don’t know tom cruise or any admirals unfortunately
elariosa95
SNA (Corpus-bound)
Tom Cruise managed to go from O-6 in Maverick to O-5 in Mission Impossible: Final Reckoning
Idk what he did to get demoted, but an LOR from him might not have much weight anyway 😅
Low_GPA_High_AOA
New Member
I submitted my I-SEL around 6/20, but apparently my packet's been trying to get through processor delays ever since (civilian contractors that process your application regardless of board or I-SEL from what I heard); so it hasn't even gotten uploaded yet to where they actually review it... I'm wondering if this is the case for other applicants too or is it just unfortunately specific to my recruiting station/naval recruiting district? Can't get any updates from my usually responsive recruiter either since I think he's on a long vacation (heard it's common during summertime with block leave to spend time with family), and it doesn't make sense if not? Since at this stage of applying I'm sure recruiters will tell you if you are selected or denied?
DarthTator
New Member
My processor (Indy) was actually able to get my packet submitted within 2 days of having it after what seemed like a slow process with my recruiter. I followed up with him and was able to talk with him personally though so maybe that had something to do with it.
I actually ended up calling my processor yesterday just to see what timelines were looking like. He told me he had an I-SEL SNA applicant that he submitted around June 26th, and the dates came in just recently, around 6 weeks later with a Nov 15th OCS date.
Low_GPA_High_AOA
New Member
Glad to hear that you're able to get processed so quickly! Unfortunate for me to be caught up in a station-specific delay then. I don't even know who my processor is, hopefully I hear back from my recruiter come Monday. And honestly a November 15th OCS date with selection around now doesn't seem too bad at all, three and a half months to prepare and enjoy life before OCS. Hope you get good news soon too!
Where is your recruiting station? My ISEL for supply has been submitted for 2 months and have not heard anything yet. I went to the Great Lake MEPS.