16AUG2021 SWO Board

[Ericackostaa]

Gang, here is the excel spreadsheet, if you were selected or not selected please up date. I will be sharing my package without PII once i receive the go ahead from my command. We rise and grind together.

SWO Board/August 2021

Sheet1 SWO Board (Aug 16th),Pro-Rec-Y,Pro-Rec-N,"At-Board",Not "At-Board",Pushed "At-Board" Stats [Excel],Board Results [Excel],Board Results Applicant Averages,Total "Excel" Applicants ,Total "Excel" At-Board Applicants,Pro-Rec-Y Averages,Acceptance Rate "Excel",Board Convened,Board Adjourned O...

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[Ericackostaa]

I don’t think my statement has much to do with it, it was to the point and just outlined my leadership positions, work experience, challenges overcome, etc.

I wonder what the feedback was, maybe put swo as #1 and have more people review your statement, i have never sat a board or anything but your snapshot stats look great.

 

[gdubs21]

I wonder what the feedback was, maybe put swo as #1 and have more people review your statement, i have never sat a board or anything but your snapshot stats look great.

I did not post it on AW, but I took time to read the advice given to others on AW and incorporated it into mine. My OR didn’t see any issues with it, and I had a few people proofread it for problems. I’m honestly just grasping at straws here really, I don’t suspect that was the problem. Regardless, just going to move forward and hope for the best next time.

 

[exNavyOffRec]

No waivers at all, and I took some advice on AW to writing a motivational statement.

I would look and see how many of those selected put SWO as number 1 and how many put SWO as number 2

 

[gdubs21]

I would look and see how many of those selected put SWO as number 1 and how many put SWO as number 2

Yeap, SWO as #1 was certainly favored. Makes sense.

 

[Ericackostaa]

I put it as my one and only option to show dedication

 

[Jojodrex]

I put it as my one and only option to show dedication

Same here.

 

[exNavyOffRec]

Yeap, SWO as #1 was certainly favored. Makes sense.

There was a time when designators would play that game, SWO would only pick those 1 and 2, Supply would only pick 1, IWC would only pick 1, aviation not so much.

 

[Ilikeboats]

Im just hoping the job isn't too stressful tbh.

 

[exNavyOffRec]

Im just hoping the job isn't too stressful tbh.

It is as I think that is the definition of a SWO

 

[Origin1776]

Im just hoping the job isn't too stressful tbh.

You’re expected to constantly perform under pressure and lead sailors in the fleet. It’s the definition of SWO

 

[NavyOCSHopeful]

I did not post it on AW, but I took time to read the advice given to others on AW and incorporated it into mine. My OR didn’t see any issues with it, and I had a few people proofread it for problems. I’m honestly just grasping at straws here really, I don’t suspect that was the problem. Regardless, just going to move forward and hope for the best next time.

The personal statement can sometimes push you over the edge in terms of being chosen.

Mine spoke about how military service runs in my family, how service isn’t a self-aggrandizing thing for me, and that I know it’s a difficult job with a lot of sacrifice, but serving in the military is the only thing I want to do.

 

[IT1Rah]

I have not heard back from my OR. Where can I find the list?

 

[Ericackostaa]

Go to page 45/46 and message Rayz551

 

[gdubs21]

The personal statement can sometimes push you over the edge in terms of being chosen.

Mine spoke about how military service runs in my family, how service isn’t a self-aggrandizing thing for me, and that I know it’s a difficult job with a lot of sacrifice, but serving in the military is the only thing I want to do.

Yeah I've heard it can come down to the statement. I focused on writing what I brought to the table as a potential officer. This time around I'll be more SWO specific and focus more on my personal "why".