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FY12 STA-21 Applicants

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Megatf

New Member
I just want to say, I don't even check NPC, STA-21, or BOL for the results, I come here because I know if they are out one of you awesome shipmates will post them immediately and I thank you.

Now, just like the rest of you I applied because we all know in our hearts we have what it takes to be an Officer and that I'm sure each and every one of your applications are competitive. You wouldn't have applied if you didn't think you had a chance at making it.

WIth that being said, reading some of the above replies where you are so nervous that you feel like you are getting an ulcer worries me because it gives the impression that you are relying too much on being accepted. I applied, and though I'm just as curious to find out if I was accepted I'm not losing sleep, nor am I getting jittery or nervous about it.

What each and every one of you nervous applicants should be doing is not concerning yourself about making it or not, but how you can improve your application next year if for some reason you don't get selected.

We all know about the budget cuts, STA-21 acceptances are at an all time low, hell across every Officer program. I'm hoping that I make it, but I'm prepared if I don't so that way next year I can have an even more competitive package than the one I sent off.

My advice is stop worrying, and don't beat yourself up if you don't get selected. You must all be great Sailors to even get command sponsorship to apply, and to know that you have a package that could possibly get selected. Not getting picked isn't going to take that away from any of you. Nobody is going to call you a shitbag if you weren't of the 60 applicants accepted out of 1400 and I hope none of you stopped being that awesome Sailor just because you counted too much on being selected.

Cheers and Good Luck to you all!
 
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Mpower1999

killer boots man!
Megatf said:
I just want to say, I don't even check NPC, STA-21, or BOL for the results, I come here because I know if they are out one of you awesome shipmates will post them immediately and I thank you.

Now, just like the rest of you I applied because we all know in our hearts we have what it takes to be an Officer and that I'm sure each and every one of your applications are competitive. You wouldn't have applied if you didn't think you had a chance at making it.

WIth that being said, reading some of the above replies where you are so nervous that you feel like you are getting an ulcer worries me because it gives the impression that you are relying too much on being accepted. I applied, and though I'm just as curious to find out if I was accepted I'm not losing sleep, nor am I getting jittery or nervous about it.

What each and every one of you nervous applicants should be doing is not concerning yourself about making it or not, but how you can improve your application next year if for some reason you don't get selected.

We all know about the budget cuts, STA-21 acceptances are at an all time low, hell across every Officer program. I'm hoping that I make it, but I'm prepared if I don't so that way next year I can have an even more competitive package than the one I sent off.

My advice is stop worrying, and don't beat yourself up if you don't get selected. You must all be great Sailors to even get command sponsorship to apply, and to know that you have a package that could possibly get selected. Not getting picked isn't going to take that away from any of you. Nobody is going to call you a shitbag if you weren't of the 60 applicants accepted out of 1400 and I hope none of you stopped being that awesome Sailor just because you counted too much on being selected.

Cheers and Good Luck to you all!
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I think your comments should be kept to yourself.
 
3rdtimer

3rdtimer

New Member
Megatf said:
I just want to say, I don't even check NPC, STA-21, or BOL for the results, I come here because I know if they are out one of you awesome shipmates will post them immediately and I thank you.

Now, just like the rest of you I applied because we all know in our hearts we have what it takes to be an Officer and that I'm sure each and every one of your applications are competitive. You wouldn't have applied if you didn't think you had a chance at making it.

WIth that being said, reading some of the above replies where you are so nervous that you feel like you are getting an ulcer worries me because it gives the impression that you are relying too much on being accepted. I applied, and though I'm just as curious to find out if I was accepted I'm not losing sleep, nor am I getting jittery or nervous about it.

What each and every one of you nervous applicants should be doing is not concerning yourself about making it or not, but how you can improve your application next year if for some reason you don't get selected.

We all know about the budget cuts, STA-21 acceptances are at an all time low, hell across every Officer program. I'm hoping that I make it, but I'm prepared if I don't so that way next year I can have an even more competitive package than the one I sent off.

My advice is stop worrying, and don't beat yourself up if you don't get selected. You must all be great Sailors to even get command sponsorship to apply, and to know that you have a package that could possibly get selected. Not getting picked isn't going to take that away from any of you. Nobody is going to call you a shitbag if you weren't of the 60 applicants accepted out of 1400 and I hope none of you stopped being that awesome Sailor just because you counted too much on being selected.

Cheers and Good Luck to you all!
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Nice advice. Plan for the worst....aye!
 
Popo Jijo

Popo Jijo

Primary Complete
I don't think that its that cool for somebody to jump in the game when its already almost over, and tell those who have been playing how to play. Mood killer.
 
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Megatf

New Member
Look, I'm not trying to be a mood killer, and I have been following this forum for a year now and this post from day one. I just chose not to post, but if the mood was "I'm so nervous I can't eat, sleep, I shake, and I'm developing ulcers" then it's a pretty bad tempo to set for the people who are considering applying, or have already applied but choose not to post. The vocal online community represents a very tiny minority of people.

My intention was also not to be rude in the first half, I don't have the ability to watch message traffic, and I live in England with the time zone difference, so I was being genuine.
 
David M. Holland

David M. Holland

East Meets West
You guys are starting to break. Don't turn into wolves looking for a substitute dinner. But we are sooo close. I am sorry about the ERBs.....Im an FC whose NEC is still critical and manning just met standards. Some of you have kids and stuff too.....
 
pilothopeful85

pilothopeful85

Member
Megatf, I can't speak for others here, but I believe my anxiety comes from the unknown. If you've been reading the previous pages, you'd see where some of our shipmates are counting on this as their last chance to stay in the Navy, facing things like ERB and PTS. In my situation, i'm currently living away from my pregnant wife, just got of almost 5 years of sea duty, and BOTH of our futures hinge in these results! Granted, I am still in a good position on the enlisted side, and if not selected I will be fine, but this is the ultimate opportunity to put my career where I need it to be. Being selected will be serious career change. Also, I have a brand new house I had built that my wife and I love that I will be putting on the rental market if not selected. fun fun. These are the things that put me on edge over all this!
 
breadandbutter

breadandbutter

FY-12 Specwar Alternate
Megatf said:
I just want to say, I don't even check NPC, STA-21, or BOL for the results, I come here because I know if they are out one of you awesome shipmates will post them immediately and I thank you.

Now, just like the rest of you I applied because we all know in our hearts we have what it takes to be an Officer and that I'm sure each and every one of your applications are competitive. You wouldn't have applied if you didn't think you had a chance at making it.

WIth that being said, reading some of the above replies where you are so nervous that you feel like you are getting an ulcer worries me because it gives the impression that you are relying too much on being accepted. I applied, and though I'm just as curious to find out if I was accepted I'm not losing sleep, nor am I getting jittery or nervous about it.

What each and every one of you nervous applicants should be doing is not concerning yourself about making it or not, but how you can improve your application next year if for some reason you don't get selected.

We all know about the budget cuts, STA-21 acceptances are at an all time low, hell across every Officer program. I'm hoping that I make it, but I'm prepared if I don't so that way next year I can have an even more competitive package than the one I sent off.

My advice is stop worrying, and don't beat yourself up if you don't get selected. You must all be great Sailors to even get command sponsorship to apply, and to know that you have a package that could possibly get selected. Not getting picked isn't going to take that away from any of you. Nobody is going to call you a shitbag if you weren't of the 60 applicants accepted out of 1400 and I hope none of you stopped being that awesome Sailor just because you counted too much on being selected.

Cheers and Good Luck to you all!
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I think your post is a bit condescending and it also leaves me with the impression that you seem pretty satisfied with not being selected. I am not, and I am sure most of the people on this thread aren't either. Being a "great sailor" may give you consolation if not selected, but speaking for myself, this is the goal that I have set my sights on and I will not be satisfied with anything less than success. If you're not going to be torn up about not being selected maybe just withdraw your application to make room for the people that are "all in". It won't make a difference for me because I'm pretty sure we applied for different options, but I just wanted to throw in my 2 cents. Impressing us with your zen-like/"whatever happens happens" attitude isn't going to give relief to those that are anxious to find out about this career changing news we are all awaiting. I say it is perfectly normal to be anxious about something that will make a huge difference in the lives of not only applicants, but their families as well. Of course we are all prepared to put together another application and give it our absolute best shot next year if not selected this year, but people awaiting a career changing decision that they have no control over at this point are going to be anxious if they want it bad enough. I know I am.
 
johnnyfive

johnnyfive

FY12 STA-21 Selectee (NFO), WINGED AVIATOR
TheCzar said:
Jeez.. A little brutal, I am sure they meant no harm by it...
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Agreed. I think his comments were very reasonable. It seems like a lot of people are setting themselves up for bigger dissappointment than necessary. I'll be totally bummed if I don't pick it up but I'll apply again. One thing he doesn't address, however, is that some people really do have everything riding on this. For AG_2_1800_hopeful , without PTS approval, this is it. So I can definitely feel for people in that kind of situation. Good luck to everyone.
 
Popo Jijo

Popo Jijo

Primary Complete
pilothopeful85 said:
Megatf, I can't speak for others here, but I believe my anxiety comes from the unknown. If you've been reading the previous pages, you'd see where some of our shipmates are counting on this as their last chance to stay in the Navy, facing things like ERB and PTS. In my situation, i'm currently living away from my pregnant wife, just got of almost 5 years of sea duty, and BOTH of our futures hinge in these results! Granted, I am still in a good position on the enlisted side, and if not selected I will be fine, but this is the ultimate opportunity to put my career where I need it to be. Being selected will be serious career change. Also, I have a brand new house I had built that my wife and I love that I will be putting on the rental market if not selected. fun fun. These are the things that put me on edge over all this!
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I hit like on the post, then thought, oh wait, hope he doesn't think I like his situation. I liked how you put it. Exactly.
 
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