Sure rhollin, I'd lay it all out on the table...no use in gettin strung along. I did the same thing with my recruiter, and I always told him to give me the "no bul****" story! If for some reason he thinks your not competitive enough right now, then ask him exactly what it is you need to do to make the cut. After all, it's his job to point you in the right direction and get you in. Let him know how bad you want this....and don't take no for an answer!