Interest in OCS

[BlueSky94]

Hello, everyone! This is my first post on this site, so let me share some info about myself.

I'm a 20 year old college Junior who attend UT-Pan American (a college in South Texas), and I'm ambitious on my goal to attend OCS since I was 15. I'm majoring in Computer Science and my GPA is 3.05. I've worked the past 2 summers at Pizza Hut and at an office as a worker, I've done many volunteering trips such as Beach Clean-ups and Feast of Sharing, and joined a few clubs the first two years.

I was recently worried about my GPA in regards to OCS admissions and I'm considering the possibility of graduate study to offset the undergrad GPA. I haven't taken my ASTB yet but will soon in December.

My PRT scores are the following: 1.5 mi run: 9:58, Push-ups: 62, Sit-ups: 89.

Please offer your honest opinions, Thanks!

 

[Hopeful Hoya]

I'm no recruiter, but from what I've read they recommend that you try blowing your ASTB scores out of the water first, since the scores matter more to the Board than GPA and it is cheaper/faster than taking more classes. But I'm sure NavyOffRec or RUFiO will chime in if I'm wrong.

 

[BlueSky94]

What is considered an excellent ASTB score? I'm aiming for 60 7/7/7.

 

[MikeMillerUK]

That would be a very respectable score. However, "blowing it out of the water" or "amazing" would generally be 8's or 9's... 7's are still very good, and just from what I've seen through this website, they usually get picked up. I've only ever seen one person on this site with a PFAR of 8 not get picked up, and that was at an extremely competitive board.

 

[exNavyOffRec]

I agree with all above, I never saw a person from my NRD with 8's or 9's turned down, 7's were 50/50

 

[BlueSky94]

I have a few more questions about other criteria. Does the Navy give the DLAB for all those proficient in a second language or is the DLAB only for career linguists?

 

[exNavyOffRec]

I have a few more questions about other criteria. Does the Navy give the DLAB for all those proficient in a second language or is the DLAB only for career linguists?

They do, but unless you plan on going enlisted it is a waste of time.

 

[PettyOfficerCJ]

Once you're in the military, you will be allowed to take the DLPT (Defense Language Proficiency Test) to see how proficient your language skills are in a specific language. This won't help you with an OCS package unless you enlist or go work for the government first. (This is because only military, and this is anyone in the military, or citizens who work in a language critical government job are allowed to take it.)
The DLAB (Defense Language Aptitude Battery) is what is given to those trying to enlist as a CTI. It is not a language proficiency test. In fact, all of the language in it is based off of made up language or bits of languages that they're sure no one will know...... it's whole goal is to see how fast and how well you can pick up a new language.

 

[PettyOfficerCJ]

PS: If you have language skills, you probably want to work with your university's foreign language program coordinator to take a nationally or even internationally, if available, recognized language proficiency test. These scores would look better on any job application/officer package than just writing "I know Japanese and took many years of it." Have measurable proof of the actual extent of your language skills.

 

[FormerRecruitingGuru]

Biggest factor for Pilot/NFO programs is your ASTB score followed by your GPA. I've seen folks with a 2.7 GPA but with 55/7/7/7 scores get selected and folks with 3.0 48/5/5/5 not selected. Study now and take the exam when you feel ready. Just one less thing to worry when you're working on submitting your package.

 

[BlueSky94]

I've spoken Spanish for 2 years. My university offers CLEP, but I don't believe that's a genuine test for programs like the navy. Some elite colleges don't accept CLEP credit.

Also, do you need to have a private pilot license (15 hrs) to apply for Pilot or NFO?

 

[Hopeful Hoya]

You do not need a PPL, and unless you already have one or are close to getting one it isn't worth it because the benefits are minuscule.

 

[FormerRecruitingGuru]

Looks like you have a ton of questions about applying, etc. Your best bet right now is to contact your closest officer recruiter, schedule an appointment (walk-ins are discouraged), and field any questions or concerns you might have. You can also come up with a good game plan to take the ASTB and starting the OCS application when the time comes.

 

[BlueSky94]

Looks like you have a ton of questions about applying, etc. Your best bet right now is to contact your closest officer recruiter, schedule an appointment (walk-ins are discouraged), and field any questions or concerns you might have. You can also come up with a good game plan to take the ASTB and starting the OCS application when the time comes.

HESTEC will start at my college this week, which means the Navy detachment will visit and I can start with the process of applying for the ASTB.

I spoke with my local recruiter a month ago and they told me to wait until HESTEC so I can ask the Navy important questions about OCS in general.

 

[exNavyOffRec]

also, your PRT scores have no bearing on the selection board, but you will need to be in shape for OCS.