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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!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
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 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!
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 ClassAs 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.
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!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
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.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!
Didn't realize how competitive it can really get with that selection board, but makes sense too, it is one of the most sought out communitiesIWC 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
I have found it is a combination of things. IWC has a higher age limit, the duty stations which often aren't on ships, and also a misconception of what the jobs actually do. I would talk to many applicants who wanted to go Intel thinking they would be in the field interrogating people, not in an office making PowerPoint presentations.Didn't realize how competitive it can really get with that selection board, but makes sense too, it is one of the most sought out communities
“do not click that link, no you did not win an ipad” something i heard hahaI have found it is a combination of things. IWC has a higher age limit, the duty stations which often aren't on ships, and also a misconception of what the jobs actually do. I would talk to many applicants who wanted to go Intel thinking they would be in the field interrogating people, not in an office making PowerPoint presentations.