USMC Good enough for Marine fighter pilot?

[Daniel Allen]

So I'm a prior service Marine and got a 73, 9/9/9 on the ASTB, graduated at the top of my class with a degree in mechanical engineering and had a GPA of 3.95. There's more I could put academically but that's the gist of my academic caliber. I'm in good shape, but my run time could be better. I plan to work toward getting an 18 minute 3 mile ASAP. The bad side is my age. I'm 27 and turning 28 in April. Given this information what does everyone think my shot is at one, getting an age waiver and two, getting jets? Thanks!

 

[Hopeful Hoya]

Before someone jumps all over you, I would suggest taking a step back, read the forums for a bit (and especially the Forum's SOPs) and then post original, constructive questions.

If you do that, you will find:
1) Asking what are your chances of getting jets will result in you getting made fun of, and is an unanswerable question because of all the factors involved
2) Your ASTB scores and GPA are both excellent, and they will get you in the door, but don't be "that guy" because after you get selected no one at OCS/flight school will give a crap what your scores were (like no one cared about SAT scores once at college)
3) Your question about the age waiver can either be answered by doing some searching on the forums or by talking to an OSO

 

[Recovering LSO]

Good gouge from Hoya.