FY14 STA-21 Applicants

[BigBadBoJenkins]

 

[JoeNAVY]

I applied for and received a quota for 2015 earlier this year. If I were your CCC, I would highly recommend applying with the goal of getting into OCS as a possible alternative to STA-21. If you have any questions about the application process, don't hesitate to let me know and I'll help however I can.

Are the slots already full until 2015? I'm approaching my 12 month window to my PRD and was hoping if I got picked up, it would be at my PRD.

 

[Mr Spenz]

Seahawks! 49ers don't compare to the Seahawks. Lions had a pretty convincing win against the Pats as well.

 

[A_Longo88]

It would be really nice if we could get results in the earlier weeks of October this year. Last year was just too painful. Board starts in a couple weeks!!! Let the restlessness begin!!

 

[Jeremy Springston]

Are the slots already full until 2015? I'm approaching my 12 month window to my PRD and was hoping if I got picked up, it would be at my PRD.

Unfortunately, I do not know if the slots are filled until then, but venturing a guess I would say no. I applied early because my PRD isn't until 2015 and wanted to see if they would give me a quota this far out. Nine times out of ten, they are looking for people in your position (w/in your 12-month window). Shoot an email to the program manager (or give her a call) and see what she says. She is extremely easy to deal with and very helpful.

 

[Popo Jijo]

It would be really nice if we could get results in the earlier weeks of October this year. Last year was just too painful. Board starts in a couple weeks!!! Let the restlessness begin!!

I remember wanting the results to come out early last year so that I could drop my college classes without penalty. The results came out past the drop date, which was ok since I only made alt. anyway. However, this year, my class' drop date will be on OCT 28th, giving the results plenty of time to come out.

On a good note, AUG is almost over. Less than two months left!!!

 

[A_Longo88]

I remember wanting the results to come out early last year so that I could drop my college classes without penalty. The results came out past the drop date, which was ok since I only made alt. anyway. However, this year, my class' drop date will be on OCT 28th, giving the results plenty of time to come out.

On a good note, AUG is almost over. Less than two months left!!!

Hey there Popo .... Good to hear from ya ... I just finished two classes this past Sunday and now I'm taking a break until after results ... I have 2 more classes left to graduate!

 

[lifepilot17]

It would be really nice if we could get results in the earlier weeks of October this year. Last year was just too painful. Board starts in a couple weeks!!! Let the restlessness begin!!

The restlessness began July 1st, but I'm sure it will grow in intensity during late September and early October!

 

[A_Longo88]

The restlessness began July 1st, but I'm sure it will grow in intensity during late September and early October!

I don't want to talk about it. haha

 

[lifepilot17]

What is the approximate time frame between the selection results and heading to NSI? I've read that it depends on the program you are selected for, but didn't find a time frame...

 

[Popo Jijo]

Here are some quick stats about the forum for today's date, covering the past three years:
As of this post, this thread is on post #341 and on page 14.
This time last year, the FY-13 thread, it was at post #429, page 18.
Two years ago, the FY-12 thread, was at post #267, page 11.

 

[Popo Jijo]

Hey there Popo .... Good to hear from ya ... I just finished two classes this past Sunday and now I'm taking a break until after results ... I have 2 more classes left to graduate!

I would say, at this point with only 2 classes to go, you might have just been better off going for OCS. However, in your position I would have still applied this year. I wouldn't want to miss out on an opportunity. It is actually going to take you longer to get a commissioning through this program, than it would if you were to go OCS.

 

[A_Longo88]

What is the approximate time frame between the selection results and heading to NSI? I've read that it depends on the program you are selected for, but didn't find a time frame...

Im pretty sure if we're selected, we will be departing for NSI in Februray.

I would say, at this point with only 2 classes to go, you might have just been better off going for OCS. However, in your position I would have still applied this year. I wouldn't want to miss out on an opportunity. It is actually going to take you longer to get a commissioning through this program, than it would if you were to go OCS.

Thats what I have been told by many people. I am using those two classes as a back up plan in case I'm not selected this year. I think there is more of a benefit with STA-21. Being able to get a degree from a big name school and being able to live the college life that I never got to enjoy sounds pretty exciting.

 

[zarevich]

I'm applying for Pilot Option/Core. I wouldn't mind a heavy course load, but isn't 3 years (including summer terms) exactly the same pace as a regular 4 year program? I'm not completely aware yet of how semesters go at universities, but I was thinking 9mos x 4yrs == 12mos x 3yrs == 36mos. My only college credit is the military experience on my JST and a few CLEPs (one of which I KNOW they accept). If I take the whole 3 years at college, I would be commissioned 3 months before my 29th birthday (which is the limit for Pilot and Core Options).

I submitted my application to Oregon State on May 02, but the major holdup was getting my high school transcript to them. I'm from Corvallis, OR (home of OSU), which is the main reason I started looking at that school; the sweet academic program is just a bonus

I actually think that you have to be a Commissioned officer by age 29.

 

[zarevich]

Guys quick question,
I went to VBSS school for a month with an O-2 officer, will his Letter of Recommendation count, even a little?
Thank you.
MM3