I began the application process early in September of 2002, but because I had some problems tracking down medical records, my first application was not submitted until early December of 2002. My first app was rejected in February of 2003. My second app was submitted in March of 2003. I was pro rec'd at the end of May, and received notice of official selection on July 1, 2003. I class up in February--nearly a year and a half after beginning the application process. It can be a lengthy process, there's no doubt about it.
Oh yeah, and I'm a civlian.