Feb-Mar 2016 Rolling Pilot/NFO Board

[speedroller]

Tentatively checking in, awaiting N3M response. At least my MEPS battle is over!!

 

[KirkW]

Just heard from my recruiter that the next board will be in January.

 

[JocelynRR]

Just heard from my recruiter that the next board will be in January.

That's what mine said but I'm guessing it's going to be closer to Feb-March since the last board was "supposed" to happen in October but it didn't happen until December. I always add 60 days to their estimate lol.

 

[Hopeful Hoya]

That's what mine said but I'm guessing it's going to be closer to Feb-March since the last board was "supposed" to happen in October but it didn't happen until December. I always add 60 days to their estimate lol.

The one that was supposed to happen in October actually happened early in mid September, so the December board was pretty much right when the ORs expected it. Mid to late February seems reasonable given the stand-down for the holidays in the NRDs (Dec. 18-Jan. 2 IIRC).

 

[Nathaniel Ventura]

I'll post my question here I guess instead of making a thread


I'm applying to be an aviator in Marines OCC.
I noticed I don't have volunteer work, or many extracurriculars, but this is because I spend most of my time working 15 hours a week tutoring math. I guess I can discuss what leadership I have gained from tutoring but is this something can work against my application? I feel like they want to be able to spot a leader and I'm not sure if only doing tutoring for 2 years will show them that.

 

[Chop07]

I noticed I don't have volunteer work, or many extracurriculars, but this is because I spend most of my time working 15 hours a week tutoring math. I guess I can discuss what leadership I have gained from tutoring but is this something can work against my application? I feel like they want to be able to spot a leader and I'm not sure if only doing tutoring for 2 years will show them that.

Post your credentials and we'll be happy to give you some feedback. GPA, ASTB scores, etc. Your volunteer work, extracurriculars, etc. won't be a huge deal for pilot...as long as you have something to put on page 2 of your application where that goes. Pilot has a high selection rate and it's a super fast board (meaning they don't read too deep into your application).

 

[Chop07]

Just heard from my recruiter that the next board will be in January.

I'm going to go ahead and wave the the BS flag on this one. About 3 months is the average and we just had one...plus the holiday standdown about to happen. I would consider this highly unlikely to happen...and nothing like that has been put out to the field.

 

[A.H.]

Checking in!

 

[FormerRecruitingGuru]

Checking in!

Why are you reapplying?

 

[FormerRecruitingGuru]

The board is tentatively set for Feb 30th. You hear it first!

 

[FormerRecruitingGuru]

I'll post my question here I guess instead of making a thread


I'm applying to be an aviator in Marines OCC.
I noticed I don't have volunteer work, or many extracurriculars, but this is because I spend most of my time working 15 hours a week tutoring math. I guess I can discuss what leadership I have gained from tutoring but is this something can work against my application? I feel like they want to be able to spot a leader and I'm not sure if only doing tutoring for 2 years will show them that.

Are you applying for both Navy and Marine Corps or strictly USMC?

 

[Dougo]

Checking In!

 

[speedroller]

The board is tentatively set for Feb 30th. You hear it first!

I can't believe I felt for this second year in a row. More so I cannot believe how long it's been since I started all this!

 

[JocelynRR]

Didn't make it this round but congrats to the top 34%!

 

[KirkW]

I'm going to go ahead and wave the the BS flag on this one. About 3 months is the average and we just had one...plus the holiday standdown about to happen. I would consider this highly unlikely to happen...and nothing like that has been put out to the field.

What is the source of inconsistent answers among recruiters?