I ran the numbers from the past board going back to aug last year based off the list sent out on MPT&E. All average out to about a 94% select rate over the past year. Some boards had over 150+ while others barely hit 100. Lowest select % was 88% while best was 98%. We can run numbers all day and compare GPA. OAR. Active duty Vs. Street applicant. Truth is as long as you have a competitive package you will be ok. If your lacking in one area, improve it. If you can’t be stronger somewhere else. I have a strong package but won’t go into detail with all the officers I work with or have worked with recommending, supporting, and saying I should get selected. I am still nervous just like the rest of you as age is my biggest worry. My age waiver was approved twice as the first time off the old PA and the second because the New PA came out as I was submitting my package. I am hopeful because of my experience and leadership skills I have acquired over the years and the fact my waiver had to be approved not only by the community manager but higher as stated in the new PA.
I wish all you the best of luck and truly hope you understand the commitment you are about to make if selected. The responsibility that will be placed upon many of you is more than you can imagine, you will be tasked, stressed, pushed, and challenged beyond anything you have undertaken thus far in your life. As an Officer you are expected to lead your Sailors and make the tough decisions while not taking credit for it. For those that know what I speak of will understand, for those about to join our ranks as Shipmates remember to take care of your Sailors always. It’s not what you do, but what you do for your Sailors!
Best of luck to all, I hope I can have the Honor of being a Naval Officer and continue to lead and develop Sailors in the greatest Navy in the world.
If you have any questions just ask.
