FY12 STA-21 Applicants

[Ordie1757]

We gotta get this forum going guys, I know everyone is anxious as me....checking everyday and harrasing my COC for any rumors! If I dont make it this time, thats it for me! Lets get some rumors on the board!

 

[TXcountry]

Nice! Ae you an IS or was age the motivating factor??

IS3 just over 2 years. Age was a motivator but I enjoy the intel side of things

 

[johnnyfive]

We gotta get this forum going guys, I know everyone is anxious as me....checking everyday and harrasing my COC for any rumors! If I dont make it this time, thats it for me! Lets get some rumors on the board!

The only rumors I've heard are that the program is drastically cut and that there are only 75 spots this year. Not encouraging rumors...

I was going to apply to my school but the admissions lady I spoke to said that it would be a waste of $75.00 and to just wait until results come out. She said she'll have no problem hooking me up with a degree plan as soon as we get word.

 

[johnnyfive]

IS3 just over 2 years. Age was a motivator but I enjoy the intel side of things

I don't get this, are you old or young? Did you join the Navy late or something?

 

[Ordie1757]

What school is that?? And I havent really heard anything about the numbers being cut except for that on epost on someones F/B....

 

[johnnyfive]

Arizona State University.. that's the same place I heard it. Hopefully lies!

 

[mboardmanusn]

So who applied for what?......I wonder if there are really less applicants this year?? How many re-apply's we got out here??

Oceanography/ Core. First time applying.

 

[Ordie1757]

Arizona State...is that the school known for their insane college parties?? LMAO, If it is thats what Im talking about!

The only rumor I heard was that Ocean O's/SWO Ocean applicants with a decent package have a real good shot at getting picked up because they need that particular designator really bad.....all rumors though until the results come out!

 

[johnnyfive]

It is but it's also known for it's great engineering program (albeit less so).

 

[Jennifer Båtstad]

Your package got in on time though right? I think that commands make it hard for the applicant on purpose. I believe the officer community wants to know that you are willing to do whatever you have to do to get the package complete, like jumping through hoops etc. etc. You could only imagine how many applicants there would be if it was just a cookie cutter process. Not only that, it makes you feel damn good when that package is complete!!

Keith, you know I got it in on time! Yes, LT Dearolf and LT Doane, along with all the others who contributed, were huge helps. They were able to get the ball rolling and keep it moving. And LT Doane explained to me that next year the process will be a little more streamlined for future applicants.

 

[Jennifer Båtstad]

Just think ... right now, at this very moment, somebody knows who the selectees are ...

I think you just gave me a heart palpitation. Seriously.

 

[Jennifer Båtstad]

has anyone started to apply to their respective schools yet? or waiting until the results come out on Oct 18 (dibs on the day unless its been spoken for already)?

I know my luck, and so to err on the side of caution, I went ahead and applied to two universities in-state and I'm considering a third out of state. I've been accepted to UNF, USF (my previous school prior to joining the Navy), and UNC-Chapel Hill is the one I'm currently debating. I received a very warm e-mail from a LT with their NROTC battalion who gave me the "warm and fuzzy" on possibly becoming a Tarheel.

We shall see! Either way, I intend to pick a school and at least take some correspondence courses until the STA-21 board realizes they won't get rid of me (until they select me).

 

[HOPEIMSELECTED4STA-21]

I'm kind of paranoid right now so i'm getting my package ready again for next year just in case I don't make it

 

[Ordie1757]

I think we are all paranoid.......Im waiting to hear a decent rumor about when the results are gonna be released or the quotas for fy12!!

 

[jeeplovindad]

The only rumors I've heard are that the program is drastically cut and that there are only 75 spots this year. Not encouraging rumors...

I was going to apply to my school but the admissions lady I spoke to said that it would be a waste of $75.00 and to just wait until results come out. She said she'll have no problem hooking me up with a degree plan as soon as we get word.

The admissions lady said there were only 75 spots this year? How would she know that?