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1001 questions (and answers) concerning BDCP

FormerRecruitingGuru

FormerRecruitingGuru

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hhwatson said:
Does anyone know how many people might get selected for BDCP SNA? I know it's a question that has no real answer but does anyone have any educated guesses? My recruiter was talking about how it can range by state and how many slots a particular US state has. Thanks!
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42%

Honestly no one knows.
 
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hhwatson

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After getting accepted and paperwork is processed, are you back paid to the board results date, or the board convene date? Or is it something else?
 
FormerRecruitingGuru

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hhwatson said:
After getting accepted and paperwork is processed, are you back paid to the board results date, or the board convene date? Or is it something else?
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This is a good question to ask your recruiter. Along with your million other questions, take the time to browse and research the answers - odds are they've been asked and answered before.
 
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hhwatson

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FormerRecruitingGuru said:
This is a good question to ask your recruiter. Along with your million other questions, take the time to browse and research the answers - odds are they've been asked and answered before.
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It's the weekend, recruiter is not working. Nothing comes up in the search for what I am asking when you put "bdcp pay", or "back pay", or "back paid." Figured I'd give asking questions on the BDCP informational forum a try.
 
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exNavyOffRec

Well-Known Member
hhwatson said:
Does anyone know how many people might get selected for BDCP SNA? I know it's a question that has no real answer but does anyone have any educated guesses? My recruiter was talking about how it can range by state and how many slots a particular US state has. Thanks!
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The boards look at everyone and pick the best, where you are at has no advantage, if it is like before there is an overall cap on how many BDCP they can have at any one time.
 
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chocolatechipmuffins69

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Hey all,

I’m currently a Business Management major applying for BDCP SWO. Current cumulative GPA is about 2.84 because of old dual-enrollment grades from high school, but my recent semesters are 3.5+. OAR 46. LORs are from military and professional service backgrounds.

Here’s the situation: My Summer ’25 MKT 301 final will decide if I stay above the 2.8 cutoff for the September ’25 board. If I get an A- or better, I’m in. If I get a B+, my GPA drops under 2.8 until my Fall ’25 grades post.

My University posts grades around Dec 20, so if I miss September, the Dec 3 board is out. That means the next realistic shot is the Jan 7, 2026 board. By then, with 4 straight A’s in Fall ’25 (which I’m confident I can get), my GPA would be around 2.95 and I’d have about 16 months left until graduation (May ’27 if I extend).

My recruiter is pushing September, but I’m wondering if January might actually be stronger since it’s early in the FY, quotas reset, and my GPA/package will look better.

Question: For those with BDCP or SWO board experience — is it smarter to push for September now, or wait until January when my numbers and package are stronger?
 
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JRDrezzoo

Member
chocolatechipmuffins69 said:
Hey all,

I’m currently a Business Management major applying for BDCP SWO. Current cumulative GPA is about 2.84 because of old dual-enrollment grades from high school, but my recent semesters are 3.5+. OAR 46. LORs are from military and professional service backgrounds.

Here’s the situation: My Summer ’25 MKT 301 final will decide if I stay above the 2.8 cutoff for the September ’25 board. If I get an A- or better, I’m in. If I get a B+, my GPA drops under 2.8 until my Fall ’25 grades post.

My University posts grades around Dec 20, so if I miss September, the Dec 3 board is out. That means the next realistic shot is the Jan 7, 2026 board. By then, with 4 straight A’s in Fall ’25 (which I’m confident I can get), my GPA would be around 2.95 and I’d have about 16 months left until graduation (May ’27 if I extend).

My recruiter is pushing September, but I’m wondering if January might actually be stronger since it’s early in the FY, quotas reset, and my GPA/package will look better.

Question: For those with BDCP or SWO board experience — is it smarter to push for September now, or wait until January when my numbers and package are stronger?
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I’m not sure you might qualify for BDCP, I’ve been told you need to hold a minimum 3.0 gpa
 
FormerRecruitingGuru

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chocolatechipmuffins69 said:
Hey all,

I’m currently a Business Management major applying for BDCP SWO. Current cumulative GPA is about 2.84 because of old dual-enrollment grades from high school, but my recent semesters are 3.5+. OAR 46. LORs are from military and professional service backgrounds.

Here’s the situation: My Summer ’25 MKT 301 final will decide if I stay above the 2.8 cutoff for the September ’25 board. If I get an A- or better, I’m in. If I get a B+, my GPA drops under 2.8 until my Fall ’25 grades post.

My University posts grades around Dec 20, so if I miss September, the Dec 3 board is out. That means the next realistic shot is the Jan 7, 2026 board. By then, with 4 straight A’s in Fall ’25 (which I’m confident I can get), my GPA would be around 2.95 and I’d have about 16 months left until graduation (May ’27 if I extend).

My recruiter is pushing September, but I’m wondering if January might actually be stronger since it’s early in the FY, quotas reset, and my GPA/package will look better.

Question: For those with BDCP or SWO board experience — is it smarter to push for September now, or wait until January when my numbers and package are stronger?
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There's not really a good or best "time" to apply, because selections and whatnot take place year round.

Not saying impossible, but probably an uphill battle getting selected. You're not doing much favors with the OAR either.
 
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