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Correct. Make sure the alarm clock doesn't have a radio function.

Congrats man! It's been a long time coming for you hasn't it?

This makes me ashamed to be from Denver.

ODS is a bit more watered down than OCS. No DIs, some yelling and I heard that they got "sanded" a few times, but I don't believe it. We would always watch them in chow hall and you can tell the difference. ODS is only 5 weeks I believe, maybe 6, compared to the 12 week OCS program. ODS is...

Just an fyi, I had a 2.65 undergrad gpa but I also had leadership experience and half my Master's degree in Aerospace Engineering w/ a 3.8 to make up for it. So Spekkio is right, you can apply, but make sure you have some other stuff to compensate for it.

Ok wow. I'm going to try to tackle this a few points at a time. First, sorry to hear about your divorce, that sucks, and I'm not married so I have no idea how you feel or how it might be affecting you. Definitely get your stuff together, as you don't need other gray clouds hanging over your...

Agreeing and echoing what everyone else has told you thus far. I'm going to take a different route. Obviously you came to this forum because you wanted advice and you have SOME interest in being a Naval Officer. For some reason, since you don't have a technical degree or one that is...

I used to get SO PISSED OFF when all the damn granola would be gone....and most of the time it'd be frickin sick call people who ate chow while everyone else was at PT. We'd come in and there'd be nothing left. HA and I know who Vas Deferens is, they didn't eat that much granola....at least...

However you inferred it, that's on you....I was merely presenting the facts and viewpoint from someone who was trying to make it and applying for many types of jobs within engineering after being laid off. Yes it is an opinion and the OP can use with that what they will. I'm not speaking for...

Ha sorry about that. I'm an engineer....i'm not good with the words.

First off, relax. No one called you a tool. And that cut about my username being my college graduation year, no that's not what my username is, but good try. I just said I noticed it and it was ironic, you're the one who got defensive about it. No one called you a tool, but some how through...

Huh...I just noticed that too for the first time.

I can tell you for a fact that if you have no experience in engineering, you're not getting a job right now. I was unemployed for a full year (entered OCS the very day I got laid off one year later) and searched around for every kind of job I could find in engineering and even outside of...

Just wanted to send you all some encouragement. For those who got PRO-REC'd, Congratulations! It is definitely a hell of an accomplishment but now it will get harder. Final Selects ARE NOT guaranteed. Don't get fat and lazy now. PT your ass off, still drink some beer, but PT and stay the...

THATS why the sacrifice didn't work last time. Son of a bitch, i knew I forgot something. Now I gotta do it all again.

Please say you actually did this or know someone who did. It'd be annoying as hell, but for the person doing it, hilarious. I gotta remember that.

ahahahahahahahahahaahahahaa +1

Call Sign....."Fuzzy" Meh.....it could be worse.

Ha yep. Or "Get on your face.....DID I SAY LET THE WEAPON TOUCH THE DECK"

Do something that interests you, although grad school is much more interesting than undergrad, it is also WAY more work. Don't just flippantly decide to get a Master's for the sake of getting one, that is setting yourself up for failure. Getting one is not a joke and can be a huge amount of...

You have to do engineering because you WANT to do engineering. Not sure what exactly the argument is here or if its been said, but I saw too many people choose engineering just because it was "something to do" or they would "make alot of money" after graduation. I was Aerospace at Michigan and...

Random sidebar: 6 of us were tasked to go to an Elementary school in Alabama and talk to 6th graders about character, success, staying in school, the military, etc. and then got to hang out and play kickball and eat with them on their last day of school. The teachers are inviting the 6 of us...

Pretty sure you have to wait on the results from the previous board.....but I could be wrong.

Command basically said that they weren't mad with the 99% of us in the room because they know we are trying to do the right thing. The XO said that whomever didn't come forward with information if they had it, that he would find them and will crush them. Since the guy admitted it, the...

I can confirm this too. I have a few friends in 14-10 whom are there waiting, impatiently, to leave Newport and get down to Pensacola.

He's more than likely right. The aviation pipeline is full right now and clogged as well and they're looking to cut some of us who are down here already, so it only makes sense.

Just letting everyone know, the guy who supposedly stole the exams, turned himself in today during the brief after the LtCol, XO, and CO spoke to us about the situation. Now they are looking for the people who were accomplices or knew about it and didn't say anything.

THIS. Exactly this. No we don't care enough to do something like this, nor would we even conceive doing something this idiotic. I would never EVER think to do something like this and put my career/life/future career on the line??? No thanks. Some of us down here are trying to do the right...

I drove my car from Colorado and I was VERY happy I did. You have a place to put YOUR stuff before you start the fun that is OCS on Day 0. Secondly, you will again be VERY happen you have it if/when you make it to Candio phase. Lastly, once you graduate and all your stuff is done and you get...

Yes Getaway, its the same with all of aviation at the current moment. SNA's and SNFO's are on hold down here. Every now and then from what I've seen, SNFO's are given the chance to class up earlier, but its not very often. I've only arrived here 2.5 weeks ago and we have been told approx 6...

Well are you going Navy or USMC? Not sure if ROTC rules are different in that aspect whether or not you just need to pass. It's plausible but I'm not sure why you wasted a 1 of your 3 lifetime tries on just going in "cold turkey." But that's none of my business....anyways, yes you can do it...

Yes but thats like convincing yourself that the ugly girl you're hooking up with is actually a centerfold. Sure, in your mind you can probably fool yourself, but deep down inside, you'll always know its not what your mind thinks it is. Have you had the 3 cheese queso at Qdoba....its orgasmic...

I drove from Denver. It sucks and is long, but its doable. You'll thank yourself later when you have your POV there.

I know we can't do much due to distance, but if there is anything any of you guys need that we could help out with, please let us know....well, let me know. I can't speak for everyone else, but I'd imagine that most would help if someone asked.

Synix we need to get together and talk and plan. I feel the same way....w/ no Qdoba or at least Chipotle as a backup, I am at a lost.

I just barely escaped spilling coffee all over my khakis from laughing so hard at this....nicely done.

First Nighthawk, I am sorry to hear about your situation but happy to hear you're not giving up! My scores on the ASTB were around the same and I am here in Pcola right now. Remember, you run the risk of (possibly) doing worse and having that score erase your first score if its lower. Did you...

Oh dear lord....it'd be slightly funny after a bit though. But yeah....that wouldnt work at all.

I always hated this answer when I was getting ready to go, but now it makes sense. What does it matter how long it is? It sucks no matter what. Ours was 3 weeks and OCS is constantly changing so just because mine was 3 weeks and the next class may be 2 weeks, doesn't mean yours will be the...

I hated waking up that morning and not being able to eat anything......but agreed medical is another day that sucks during indoc week.

That's not true. Those scores are fine. Yes GPA and major do play a role but a minor one. There have been several applicants (many on AW) who were no tech majors and had your scores and got in....I had a 62 6/6/6 and I'm going to OCS in 2 days. Honestly yes make your application as awesome...

Congrats on the FS letter pens! It feels good doesn't it?? Good luck and keep your grades up.....hopefully I'll see you in the fleet.

+1 Huey that was hilarious....and def way better than going through the entire thread and reading that nonsense.

BV, some may have been contacted and some may not. I, myself, had an interview, but the interview was to clear up one thing that came up during the background check. Since most people will only need a SECRET clearance, an interview i dont think is necessary. I could be wrong but thats what I...

How far do you live from your OR or your local NRD? I would say go in and ask to talk to someone face to face, especially if you have all that stuff already done. Even if you have to drive 2 hours to get there, make the trip. I started with my OR last year in Feb 2009 and am heading to OCS in...

25/M 1st Choice: SNA 2nd Choice: NFO 3rd Choice: SWO B.S.E in Aerospace Engineering from Univ. of Michigan Current M.S. student in Aerospace Engineering Sciences @ CU Boulder GPA: 3.54 ASTB: 62 6/6/6 LOR: My current Advisor/Former Astronaut Candidate Finalist My secondary...

I had a similiar situation happen to me when I went through MEPS awhile ago. I had surgery on my left hip during high school and had 3 10" pins placed to fuse the ball into the socket, in laymens terms. I had the pins removed and my doctor write a letter stating that I was fine and there were...

Authorities were saying that the explosive device failed. Gratefully no one was seriously hurt and the plan, if there was one I assume, didn't go off as it was supposed to. http://www.usatoday.com/travel/flights/2009-12-25-airliner-disturbance-detroit_N.htm

Why can't you just start applying now? You sound like you're within 6 months of graduation. If you apply now, by the time your app gets reviewed, you'll be closer to graduation and getting an OCS date that is likely going to fall before your 27th birthday which is the cutoff I believe. I'm 25...

My only problem is that there are certain "Christians" in the US who give the majority of us a bad name. Not all of us are crazy....not by a longshot. Anyways, I'd definitely want to reach out and say thanks to everyone wherever they are currently and wish a Merry Christmas/Happy...