What NRC considers competitive

[Hair Warrior]

Field: Intel

Is that what you’re applying for, what you do in your day job, or both?

 

[AULANI]

Good morning. Like everyone else here, I've been considering an officer commission and would appreciate having a second opinion from what my recruiter says regarding how competitive my application will be for the upcoming board, as I've seen it mentioned in here that sometimes recruiters will suggest applying just to fill their officer application quote. If I'm not considered competitive, would anyone here be familiar with the Army's officer standards if my goal is to be an officer?

Age: 31 now, birthday on August 21st.
Degrees (GPA): BS in Economics (3.0, have some CS and Physics background), Masters in Geophysics (incomplete, but about 1 year from completion with a 3.6)
OAR: 63. I haven't taken the ASTB because, to my understanding, any position that requires it I'm ineligible due to age.
Field: Intel

Edit: I have no prior service.

Nice OAR score.

 

[DASHTitor]

Is that what you’re applying for, what you do in your day job, or both?

It's what I was applying for, however, it seems to be moot since my eyes will disqualify me from the Navy completely. Thank you and AULANI for the responses.

 

[Deleted member 67144 scul]

It's what I was applying for, however, it seems to be moot since my eyes will disqualify me from the Navy completely. Thank you and AULANI for the responses.

Have you gone through MEPS yet or been told by an optometrist or other medical professional to know that for sure? Don't cross Navy off the list until you've made an attempt.

 

[DASHTitor]

Have you gone through MEPS yet or been told by an optometrist or other medical professional to know that for sure? Don't cross Navy off the list until you've made an attempt.

Yes, I recently got back from MEPS today, and the doctor was the one that told me about this.

 

[JPerin1107]

Recruiter has said I have a good chance, however, I could use a second opinion on my eligibility.

• 22 y/o
• Software Engineering B.S., GPA 3.29
• Iowa State University
• Internship as Software Intern
• LOR: Prior Manager from Internship, Senior Lecturer (x2)
• 49 OAR
• Fields of Interest: IP & INTEL

 

[Hair Warrior]

Recruiter has said I have a good chance, however, I could use a second opinion on my eligibility.

• 22 y/o
• Software Engineering B.S., GPA 3.29
• Iowa State University
• Internship as Software Intern
• LOR: Prior Manager from Internship, Senior Lecturer (x2)
• 49 OAR
• Fields of Interest: IP & INTEL

You should consider applying for 1840 as well.

 

[JPerin1107]

You should consider applying for 1840 as well.

That was my 1st Option. CWE gave me an interview, however, it was decided that my education was to broad. I was instructed to get a deeper knowledge of lower level fundamentals and C/C++ and try again later on down the road. For now I thought it would be best to apply for other positions, and then attempt lateral transfer when I'd studied the necessary material / obtained a M.S.

 

[Hair Warrior]

That was my 1st Option. CWE gave me an interview, however, it was decided that my education was to broad. I was instructed to get a deeper knowledge of lower level fundamentals and C/C++ and try again later on down the road. For now I thought it would be best to apply for other positions, and then attempt lateral transfer when I'd studied the necessary material / obtained a M.S.

Lat transfer likely won’t work. 1840 has a mandatory offramp to 1810 after five years, so I doubt they’d be able to take a LTJG or LT.

You could apply for 1810 and try to get in with the 1840 crowd without actually being one.

 

[AULANI]

Recruiter has said I have a good chance, however, I could use a second opinion on my eligibility.

• 22 y/o
• Software Engineering B.S., GPA 3.29
• Iowa State University
• Internship as Software Intern
• LOR: Prior Manager from Internship, Senior Lecturer (x2)
• 49 OAR
• Fields of Interest: IP & INTEL

Eligibility or competitiveness?

If I remember correctly from my days on OHARP I believe you had to get at least a 50 on the OAR to be eligible for intel.

 

[FormerRecruitingGuru]

Eligibility or competitiveness?

If I remember correctly from my days on OHARP I believe you had to get at least a 50 on the OAR to be eligible for intel.

They can request an OAR waiver which typically gets approved...

 

[FormerRecruitingGuru]

Recruiter has said I have a good chance, however, I could use a second opinion on my eligibility.

• 22 y/o
• Software Engineering B.S., GPA 3.29
• Iowa State University
• Internship as Software Intern
• LOR: Prior Manager from Internship, Senior Lecturer (x2)
• 49 OAR
• Fields of Interest: IP & INTEL

Your GPA is average and your OAR score isn’t much stellar. I mean sure go ahead and apply but I would encourage opening your options to other programs like SWO and even aviation.

 

[swmonroe88]

Prior service USMC enlisted aircrew
71 9/9/9
3.25 GPA, Aerospace Engineering from USC
30 years old.

Applying SNA. I should be sitting fairly comfortably, no?

 

[Meyerkord]

Prior service USMC enlisted aircrew
71 9/9/9
3.25 GPA, Aerospace Engineering from USC
30 years old.

Applying SNA. I should be sitting fairly comfortably, no?

Good lord, yes

 

[AULANI]

They can request an OAR waiver which typically gets approved...

Shit, I didn't know that. The LT in my shop told me if anyone gets below a 50 they need to retake. Granted I never saw someone right on the cusp. Usually they either got 55+ or in the 30s.