Yes EM1, i'm referring to the personal statements. And personally, I want to see personal statements of people who have been accepted. Reference material. Guidance. Useful for myself, and the other people I know who will be applying. I already have my letter written, at least the first rough draft. Now i'm looking for ways to revise it, improve it and then i'll proof it again before I submit it to my chain for revision.
Good luck to you as a medical option applicant! I applied but didn't get picked up, I think two HMC were picked for FY10. But your chances will be better as a HM3, I was an EM3 with absolutely no medical experience. I have answers to some of your questions:
1) SAT. According to the STA21 fleet brief, the average selectee SAT score is 1200. So, I guess that should be your goal. I had 1480. But really, it doesn't mean much. Other things count a lot more. Just do well enough then it will be the least of your worries.
2) PRT. You suppose to include the latest PRT score according to instruction. And why not? Especially if you can improve on your previous scores. I don't know how much it counts for the package. I had outstanding low, medium and low.
3) Eval. Like the PRT score, you have to include it in the package.
4) Personal Statement. I know from my experience that it was about the most important item in my package. I got asked about it from everyone who reviewed my package and people who sat on the boards. EM1 was making a serious point. The selection board read close to a thousand statements a year, if yours isn't personal, it will not leave any impression. I think it applies especially to junior sailors. What makes you stand out more than seasoned sailors with exceptional track record? It has to be a combination of performance, potential and motivation. Your statement should exhibit those qualities that the rest of your package can not fully tell.
Hope that helps.
