I guess it's already been said, but I have to reiterate. It doesn't matter how badly you want it, or if you read a certain book. The Navy will give you everything you need to smoke the program, as far as reference materials. True, there are some things that may make life easier, such as form fillable jet logs as you slog through Primary instruments, but these things are free, and usually best aquired from your friends who just went through. Also, the key is what Mefesto already said, the kicka@@ grades have to coincide with a USN need for jet pilots. There's no secret formula, just work hard.