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FY18 STA-21 Applicants

Ashley Wick

Member
Hi everyone!
I've been reading through the forums but haven't found anything that relates to what I am wondering. I got married, changed my name, then got divorced and changed my name back to my maiden name. Some of my awards have my married name on them. Is the difference in last name going to be an issue?
 

brysonkgoforth

FY-16 CORE SELECT
Hi everyone!
I've been reading through the forums but haven't found anything that relates to what I am wondering. I got married, changed my name, then got divorced and changed my name back to my maiden name. Some of my awards have my married name on them. Is the difference in last name going to be an issue?
No, I actually changed my name in 2013. Most of my awards were tied to my previous name. The awards are tied to your SSN, no worries!
 

exNavyOffRec

Well-Known Member
Hi everyone!
I've been reading through the forums but haven't found anything that relates to what I am wondering. I got married, changed my name, then got divorced and changed my name back to my maiden name. Some of my awards have my married name on them. Is the difference in last name going to be an issue?

Keep working on finishing your degree, on average 70% of the spots go to those going nuke so you probably have a better chance applying to OCS, are close to finishing your degree?
 

Ashley Wick

Member
Keep working on finishing your degree, on average 70% of the spots go to those going nuke so you probably have a better chance applying to OCS, are close to finishing your degree?
I am definitely continuing to work on my degree. I have my first full year done, and am taking my Calculus classes this summer, and Physics classes this fall. I definitely have a better chance at OCS just based on percentages accepted, but I have no chance of getting picked up for STA-21 if I don't apply.
 

exNavyOffRec

Well-Known Member
I am definitely continuing to work on my degree. I have my first full year done, and am taking my Calculus classes this summer, and Physics classes this fall. I definitely have a better chance at OCS just based on percentages accepted, but I have no chance of getting picked up for STA-21 if I don't apply.

Calc and physics will help your application, most of the STA-21 drops we rec'd in my department were due to failing those courses.
 

JH_ATC

Member
Hello All,

This will be my third application for Pilot and CORE, and my final time applying due to my expected graduation date in May 2018. I've browsed this forum for a few years but never got involved. Good luck to all of you this year!

Josh
 
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JH_ATC

Member
Had the time to read and review, I'm in the process of re-writing and getting everything together for my boards. I'm stumped over the formatting of the Interview Verification Form and what an age waiver request letter looks like.

@HDND, I wanted to get a look at your package, but the link to your dropbox doesn't appear to be working on my end.. Could be my computer though.
 

DLWN64

FY17 OCEANO, FY18/FY19/FY20 IP Applicant
I wonder if they will update to a FY18 Fleet Brief on the STA-21 website. I'd be nice if they include the statistics like they did in previous years.
 

DLWN64

FY17 OCEANO, FY18/FY19/FY20 IP Applicant
Do you want to be a Navy Officer or an Oceano? Sometimes we have to suppress what we really want when we hear the call to serve.

I had to swallow a large rectangular pill when I found out I was a CORE. But honestly it made me examine my intentions. Ultimately I chose to be an Officer first, my designator is secondary.

It's time for a gut-check. Are you an Oceano, or an Officer?

I agree! Of course becoming an officer is number one and designator is 2nd, however, my main concern is how competitive I'd look in that option. Even though I'm not an AG, I felt I was competitive for Oceanography because the degree I'm working towards is Physical Oceanography and I have many volunteer hours dedicated towards oceanography related activities. I'm still very motivated but I'd be applying for IP with absolutely no prior connection to the community, so I'm wondering how that is going to look. Maybe I'm looking at it wrong and being negative by thinking what chance would I have in that situation. I've swallowed the pill, just need to figure out what I can do to remain competitive. Taking Calc soon!
 

brysonkgoforth

FY-16 CORE SELECT
I agree! Of course becoming an officer is number one and designator is 2nd, however, my main concern is how competitive I'd look in that option. Even though I'm not an AG, I felt I was competitive for Oceanography because the degree I'm working towards is Physical Oceanography and I have many volunteer hours dedicated towards oceanography related activities. I'm still very motivated but I'd be applying for IP with absolutely no prior connection to the community, so I'm wondering how that is going to look. Maybe I'm looking at it wrong and being negative by thinking what chance would I have in that situation. I've swallowed the pill, just need to figure out what I can do to remain competitive. Taking Calc soon!
I recognize and respect your concern. Changing your emphasis will be tough. I wrote my entire package to be geared around becoming a CEC officer. The board chose me to be URL, knowing good and well that I did NOT want to be one.

Remember that this is a graded and scored package. You could truly get selected for any designator given the right amount of points. Don't count yourself out based on your degree and volunteer work. Those will play little into your final score.

You may consider which designator would be the easiest to lateral transfer out, if possible.
 

MHasty

FY18 STA-21 CEC Applicant
I understand that age waivers are requested in the personal statement and the CO addresses/recommends them in their endorsement. But for CEC, the community managers in BUPERS-316E have to approve the age waivers. Does this mean that I need to reach out to the accessions Officers for the age waiver or will the STA-21 selection board do this?

(I attempted to send the question to PNSC_STA21@navy.mil, but it appears the inbox is either full or inactive.)
 

Wamaa

New Member
The FY-18 SEAMAN TO ADMIRAL-21 PROGRAM ANNOUNCEMENT is out. Check it out in NPC website.
And the countdown begins...good luck to everyone.
 

Wamaa

New Member
Just curious, why do they ask what language(s) you speak or you understand in the initial application?
 

abigail vytlas

OCS SNFO/AMDO
How's everyones packages coming along? I'm doing my last week of Calc 1 and taking my ASTB this week, hoping for much better flight scores this time around. Once that is done, I will be finalizing my boards and doing last minute LORs and write ups. This is crunch time so keep pushing and get every thing done right and done on time. This is my third year applying, just incase anyone has questions.
 

Rockthetip88

New Member
If anyone can help me out, my package is almost complete (all documents together) except my interviews which will be set up and finished by next week.

Do I have the appraisal forms for the officers interviewing me and hand it over before the interview? I'm on a base with a very limited option of officers O-4 and above which has been a very frustrating issue.

How about letters of recommendations? I wont have any besides the CO's. Does anyone see this as a problem?

I also have a huge amount of volunteer hours. How does one go about adding this to my package? I help a the local farm assisting elderly and less fortunate people.

My package is pretty strong but very limited on recommendations.
 
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