ElPensador
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Many, Many OCS Questions
Hi all. Short-time reader, first-time poster. A former NFO at my local officer recruiter station told me about the site. I've talked to an officer recruiter about OCS after I graduate (Spring 2005) and BDCP until then, but I still have a LOT of questions.
First off, I really (truly desperately) want to be a pilot or NFO, and if not, Intel. My recruiter told me that with my record, I have a good shot at being a pilot or NFO, and handed me some line about the Navy wanting more pilots starting in 2005. Could he possibly know that, or was he just baiting me to join?
Second, I think I'd rather be a pilot than NFO, but my vision would need correction (not a lot; it's only like 20/80). Assuming that I could make NA, would it be better to put NA as my first choice and then get PRK done, or get in the navy study to get PRK done, or what? Even if I never got PRK and stuck with NFO, I'd be very happy anyway. But I was reading in another thread (and this goes for my 3rd choice Intel as well) that you're less likely to get put into a program if it's not your first choice, because it might be seen as you not wanting it enough. If this is true, what should I put down as first choice, especially since I'd need PRK to be a NA?
Lastly, about the OCS app: what are they looking for? I have: a 3.4 (and rising) GPA, degree in Digital Media, but I have 5 years experience with IT, databases, and some programming as well. I go to school full-time and work a lot for a web firm, as well as for my school and I have freelance clients. I speak basic French and Spanish. I did Junior Achievement program in freshman year, and taught martial arts to kids for almost 2 years in High School. I have lots of extracurriculars from high school and college and awards too. Problem is, I heard they REALLY want 3.5 GPA and higher, and plus I have no prior flying experience, and I'm just now learning to swim. And with all this talk of high standards and low acceptance rates, I'm wondering if I should be sending out my resume to Nintendo or Unisys...
Sorry for the long post; I just have so many questions that usually only get partially answered by other posts or my recruiter. I really want to go Navy, preferably in flight, so I can do something important with my life that I'm passionate about, instead of making video games or something. And I guess it wouldn't be so bad to serve my country along the way.
Hi all. Short-time reader, first-time poster. A former NFO at my local officer recruiter station told me about the site. I've talked to an officer recruiter about OCS after I graduate (Spring 2005) and BDCP until then, but I still have a LOT of questions.
First off, I really (truly desperately) want to be a pilot or NFO, and if not, Intel. My recruiter told me that with my record, I have a good shot at being a pilot or NFO, and handed me some line about the Navy wanting more pilots starting in 2005. Could he possibly know that, or was he just baiting me to join?
Second, I think I'd rather be a pilot than NFO, but my vision would need correction (not a lot; it's only like 20/80). Assuming that I could make NA, would it be better to put NA as my first choice and then get PRK done, or get in the navy study to get PRK done, or what? Even if I never got PRK and stuck with NFO, I'd be very happy anyway. But I was reading in another thread (and this goes for my 3rd choice Intel as well) that you're less likely to get put into a program if it's not your first choice, because it might be seen as you not wanting it enough. If this is true, what should I put down as first choice, especially since I'd need PRK to be a NA?
Lastly, about the OCS app: what are they looking for? I have: a 3.4 (and rising) GPA, degree in Digital Media, but I have 5 years experience with IT, databases, and some programming as well. I go to school full-time and work a lot for a web firm, as well as for my school and I have freelance clients. I speak basic French and Spanish. I did Junior Achievement program in freshman year, and taught martial arts to kids for almost 2 years in High School. I have lots of extracurriculars from high school and college and awards too. Problem is, I heard they REALLY want 3.5 GPA and higher, and plus I have no prior flying experience, and I'm just now learning to swim. And with all this talk of high standards and low acceptance rates, I'm wondering if I should be sending out my resume to Nintendo or Unisys...
Sorry for the long post; I just have so many questions that usually only get partially answered by other posts or my recruiter. I really want to go Navy, preferably in flight, so I can do something important with my life that I'm passionate about, instead of making video games or something. And I guess it wouldn't be so bad to serve my country along the way.