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23JUN25 IWC BOARD

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exNavyOffRec

Well-Known Member
Gandalf_Actual said:
Great insights, all! Don't want to tie you down with too many questions, but in your experience working with applicants, how far-reaching was that inclination to limit the number of waivers accepted? Did it apply to just waivers for criteria specifically outlined in the program authorization (GPA, OAR, TIS, etc.), or to any kind of waiver, full-stop? I’m thinking here more in terms of RE-Code waivers (which I know is pretty broad on its face, considering the number of different reasons folks might have separated from service). But if an applicant, say, submits a package with a RE-Code waiver because they separated a few weeks early to attend a civilian school (still honorably discharged), do you think the board would regard that waiver similarly to waivers for things like GPA, OAR score, etc.?
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Any non medical waivers as it is quite broad. The number limited to this known to NRC and not publicized for a reason.
 
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rabbitoperator

New Member
Good evening all,

I won’t lie, this wait has been killing me. I’d like to share some information and get a second opinion on my chances. I applied for MCWO and IP:
  • BS in Computer Science concentrating in Cybersecurity (3.24 GPA)
  • 56 OAR
  • No relevant work experience
  • Sec+ Certification
  • One medical waiver (Hodgkins Lymphoma five years ago)
  • 21 years old
I would consider myself cautiously optimistic. But considering the quality of the applicants in this thread, perhaps I’m just cautious now. Anyway, good luck fellow applicants!
 
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Bubbles

New Member
rabbitoperator said:
Good evening all,

I won’t lie, this wait has been killing me. I’d like to share some information and get a second opinion on my chances. I applied for MCWO and IP:
  • BS in Computer Science concentrating in Cybersecurity (3.24 GPA)
  • 56 OAR
  • No relevant work experience
  • Sec+ Certification
  • One medical waiver (Hodgkins Lymphoma five years ago)
  • 21 years old
I would consider myself cautiously optimistic. But considering the quality of the applicants in this thread, perhaps I’m just cautious now. Anyway, good luck fellow applicants!
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Good luck to you as well! I did want to let you know that the MCWO OCM told me directly that all FY-25 and FY-26 quotas have been met and they aren't planning to have the next MCWO board until POSSIBLY October. I was very upset to receive this information, and I didn't get it until I had already submitted my package, so I'm trying to let as many people know as I can. If you plan to wait for MCWO, it may be beneficial to utilize your knowledge base and skills to pursue additional cybersecurity-focused certifications. This might be able to help offset that work experience piece.
 
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Treelover2019

New Member
I was just told by my recruiter that my application for IP says it’s at the board. I am a civilian applicant and was curious to know since someone in the earlier thread said ours would be pushed back to the August board
 
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hclark1821

Member
Treelover2019 said:
I was just told by my recruiter that my application for IP says it’s at the board. I am a civilian applicant and was curious to know since someone in the earlier thread said ours would be pushed back to the August board
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Mine is saying the same thing (also civilian applicant). I'm just putting positive thoughts into the universe until I officially hear otherwise!
 
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WhiteShiningTin

New Member
Long time lurker, posting my stats and waiting on results.
Good luck to everyone!

- BS in Engineering (foreign undergrad, NACES verified)
- MS in Computer Science(US) + Took over 60 credits at a state university before MS
- CGPA: 3.23 (calculated by processor)
- OAR: 64
- Age: 35 (Immigrated in 2018, naturalized in 2023. Renounced citizenship for my home country.)
- Non prior
- LORs from academic advisor and supervisor
- Applied for IP/CW
- No waivers outside of medical

- Got a call from DSCA for T3 investigation 2-3 weeks ago.
- 10 years in high-tech manufacturing and software engineering/data analytics. Currently a senior engineer in tech.
- Former military in a US ally country for 6 years, if it ever counts.
 
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barnaby69

New Member
Might as well post my stats too

  • Bachelor’s in underwater basket weaving (3.5 GPA)
  • Master’s in underwater basket weaving (3.8 GPA)
  • Earned Master’s at an elite institution
  • 59 OAR
  • 27 M
  • No moral waivers
  • No relevant work experience
  • Strong personal statement
Applying for IP, CW in addition if I have to re-submit
 
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