05Jan2026 SWO Board

[Antonio99]

SWO Board Spreadsheet

SWO Boards Spreadsheet

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[Matticus]

Oh man, here we go, our turn next! Super nervous but excited

 

[bmorr44]

what is my chances for future boards 3.40 business 26 yo male havent taken oar but i feel like i would hit between 45-55 with proper study

 

[Matticus]

what is my chances for future boards 3.40 business 26 yo male havent taken oar but i feel like i would hit between 45-55 with proper study

I got a lot of my information about SWO from this document, which was recently updated in June 2025; the higher the OAR, the better! Good Luck!

 

[exNavyOffRec]

I got a lot of my information about SWO from this document, which was recently updated in June 2025; the higher the OAR, the better! Good Luck!

As long as the OAR isn't one that requires a waiver you should be good. When things get more competitive it is the GPA that will help or hurt.

 

[Matticus]

As long as the OAR isn't one that requires a waiver you should be good. When things get more competitive it is the GPA that will help or hurt.

I saw on a spreadsheet from this past september board that someone got a 39 OAR and a 3.00 overall GPA and got accepted for the January Class

 

[OceanBlue]

Previous non-select for Intel at the August board. I may be at this board provided I get an age waiver approved:

• Age: 30
• OAR: 55
• GPA: 3.21
• Degree: BA double-major in Counter-Terrorism and Global Affairs
• Extracurriculars
  • Civil Air Patrol Mitchell Award + NCSA
  • Membership in two civilian intel organizations
  • Two internships at counter-terrorism policy centers
  • Congressional internship
• 2xLOR from Congressional Representative and current boss who was Navy intel enlisted
• 4xLOR from O-5s and a LOR from an O-7
• Foreign Language: Hebrew
• Work Experience: 4 years ongoing as civilian Intelligence Analyst
• Waivers: One for age
• No Prior Service

 

[Matticus]

Previous non-select for Intel at the August board. I may be at this board provided I get an age waiver approved:

• Age: 30
• OAR: 55
• GPA: 3.21
• Degree: BA double-major in Counter-Terrorism and Global Affairs
• Extracurriculars
  • Civil Air Patrol Mitchell Award + NCSA
  • Membership in two civilian intel organizations
  • Two internships at counter-terrorism policy centers
  • Congressional internship
• 2xLOR from Congressional Representative and current boss who was Navy intel enlisted
• 4xLOR from O-5s and a LOR from an O-7
• Foreign Language: Hebrew
• Work Experience: 4 years ongoing as civilian Intelligence Analyst
• Waivers: One for age
• No Prior Service

How were you a non-select??? These stats are beyond amazing, you’re for sure gonna stand out on this board good luck man looking forward to hear your results!

 

[exNavyOffRec]

How were you a non-select??? These stats are beyond amazing, you’re for sure gonna stand out on this board good luck man looking forward to hear your results!

IWC community has had an average GPA of those selected of about 3.5 for decades, a 3.2 is still in the ballpark but less of a chance.