New to Air Warriors/need bdcp help!!!

[BackOrdered]

My school was the same way. However, you can generate interest in the program that you've selected by talking to others and by letting them know how good a deal you're getting. During the time I was BDCP, there were about 7 of us going Navy. We were definitely the minority but there is always someone who's interested....

I know we're not recruiters, but if you want the advance you'll need to earn it (or at least harrass someone who's applying already!)

P.S. - Stay away from the Amway tactics....

I'm a terrible BDCP salesman. Almost 2 years and no one is bit the hook; granted, I attended a college with the second largest NROTC in the nation. Still, no promotion for me.

 

[nugget81]

Are you kidding me? BDCP sells itself! I thought it must be too good to be true the first time I heard about it, but I can't honestly think of anything bad about BDCP. You are guaranteed the job of your choice in the Navy, you get paid for up to 2 years while attending college, no uniforms, free healthcare, and your time in BDCP counts toward time in service and retirement. Maybe the hardest part is finding people who could actually be accepted...

 

[BackOrdered]

I thought it must be too good to be true

Thats part of the problem. Everyone thinks it is too good to be true.

 

[LazersGoPEWPEW]

Is it really so difficult to be accepted into BDCP though? I mean my recruiter has told me that it's really not that bad.

 

[BackOrdered]

Is it really so difficult to be accepted into BDCP though? I mean my recruiter has told me that it's really not that bad.

I was told it is more difficult to get than than the 4 year NROTC contract just due to how few slot they give out, but in my experience applying the thing that gets people is timing. Took me two tries to get picked up.

 

[BACONATOR]

Are you kidding me? BDCP sells itself! I thought it must be too good to be true the first time I heard about it, but I can't honestly think of anything bad about BDCP. You are guaranteed the job of your choice in the Navy, you get paid for up to 2 years while attending college, no uniforms, free healthcare, and your time in BDCP counts toward time in service and retirement. Maybe the hardest part is finding people who could actually be accepted...

Not true. In Los Angeles, where the military is "Big and Bad!" most people who found out about my being in BDCP warned me that they "Knew someone whose recruiter lied and they got screwed and ended up cleaning bathrooms and chipping paint for 3 years. They hated life...blah blah blah". People are dumb and ALWAYS assume the worst. Just some scam to get young kids to sign away their lives...:sleep_125

 

[amoore47]

That's definitely one of the top things I heard from people when applying. Everyone was convinced my recruiter was misleading me in some way ("They pay you to go to school? Oh honey, that can't be right..."), even though I researched like crazy before I agreed to anything. Definitely got old after awhile. Almost as old as: "They let women fly planes?". Nope. My recruiter probably lied about that one too...

 

[Nitekrawler]

Taking the test is basically the first thing you do. After that, if you score high enough, you do your officer packet. The packet includes your application, your test scores, college information, LORs, references, and some other stuff that your recruiter will help you out with.

I am in the BDCP and so far it is as good as it sounds. You need to keep in contact with your recruiter twice a month, take the PFA once every 6 months, keep your GPA above a 2.7, take the classes you said you would take, and stay out of trouble. Other than that, just sit back and collect the checks until OCS.

I am in the process for studying for the test and to be honest I am kind of nervous. What kind of score would be good to say that I have a awersome chance of getting into the program? Also, my resume is good but what thing do you think I should immediatly start to build on since I need to get acepted asap?

 

[nugget81]

I am in the process for studying for the test and to be honest I am kind of nervous. What kind of score would be good to say that I have a awersome chance of getting into the program? Also, my resume is good but what thing do you think I should immediatly start to build on since I need to get acepted asap?

Nervous? Why are you nervous? You either get accepted or you don't. You pass the test or you don't. End of story. Worrying and $4.95 will get you a cup of coffee at Starbucks.

Obviously, a better ASTB score would help your odds. Shoot for above a 50 OAR and 6/6/6 or better. However, there are plently of people who did outstanding on the ASTB and did not get accepted. The selection boards look at the whole person. So what should you start working on? Start with the ASTB and your application package. And if you're not in top physical form, then it's time to hit the gym!

Finally, despite what it may feel like to you, no one ever needs to get accepted ASAP unless they're near the age cutoff. Be prepared to wait for longs periods of time. What you do during that time is up to you, but I would keep preparing for whatever goal is in mind, and I'd also be preparing a backup plan or two.

Best of luck!