It is normal for a board about this time to pick for current and next FY, but when they do that they only pick a percentage of the next FY as they don't know what the hard goals are for the next FY, in the case of SNA they already have a significant number of FY 24 waiting and FY 24/FY 25 would also count as those for BDCP. They should take actions to get back on track with normal operations.
As an OR how did you feel about BDCP applicants? Were you ever worried that they would have a change of heart at the last minute?
Nope, none changed their mind, but did see several who ended up being injured during BDCP and later discharged. The number 1 activity from my experience was snowboarding or skiing.
Interesting. Wonder what the thought process is with that. As someone who graduates next week, this kinda sucks. Looks like my package will be pushed to July then
How does your recruiter know the number? Can he see what designator each applicant is applying for?
Word of mouth, a person reviewing applications at the board told my recruiter. Idk about designators.
Yeah Idk I'm guessing there were just a lot of very qualified applicants, meaning similar test scores (8s) and +3.0 GPAs. So they had to pick something to narrow it down. (all speculation recruiter didn't say this stuff)
If I fall under this category of someone who is a year out from graduation but also has slightly less than I want on the ASTB (56 6/6/7) do I get rolled into May? Or do I apply again? Or final question should I just wait until October and retake ASTB following some time on the sim? Do my flight hours/varsity football even really matter relative to my score?
If you want to be a pilot, definitely need to retake. In my opinion, no point in applying right now with those scores. Get some good time in on the simulator and aviation flash cards, then take the test when you’re ready.
Just hoping for an NFO spot. Hopefully most of the applicants are shooting for Pilot. I have a great package but not sure what the board is looking for.
Is it really supposed to be that bad? I have similar scores, but those are from two years ago when I went through the Marine office and they said “All you have to do is pass… just google a pdf to study the night before and you’ll be fine.” LOL.