sportsharks
New Member
Like most people here, I am trying to become a Naval Aviator. I just finished my 5th semester of college. I am majoring in History and Secondary Education. I have been in contact with my OSO since August, but only could give my full attention to the process for the last month and a half. I play a Division-I sport at my college that takes up most of my time in the fall. Anyway, I was told that there were no air contracts left for class of 2012 (my class), so I added a second major (Secondary Education) which would delay my graduation until 2013. Clearly, I want to do this, and the decision was back by my parents, so that's fine. Before going further into my question/story, I'll post my "stats"...
Age: 20
ASTB: 60 7/7/7
SAT:1390
GPA: ~3.81
Extra Curricular: 3 years D-1 sport, teen stress hotline worker, holiday toys for tots volunteer
LOR's: 3 professors, sports coach, employers
PFT: ~280 (18 pull-ups, 100 crunches, 19:10 on the 3-mile)
I think given the numbers, I have a chance of getting accepted, but several things complicate the matter. First, I have not been to MEPS because I have taken a long time with my medical paperwork. I have had a few surgeries that it has been a hassle to get the paperwork because I moved before I went back to school, so it is not like my parents can help. I feel as if they may construe it as lack of effort on my part, but in reality, I just couldn't deal with faxing medical records easily at school. I should have them when I go back to school in January though.
However, it is the next issue that complicates things for me. I sustained an injury during my sports season that may keep me out of action for a while. I hurt my foot pretty badly, but managed to play through it with tape and pain. I got it checked before I left school and now I have a surgery that has a 6-8 month recovery ahead of me. At most, I suspected a broken bone and 6-8 weeks in a cast, not 6-8 months.
So I guess my question is what should I do?
I am really worried about getting the surgery and missing PLC 1 in summer 2011. I am afraid that I won't get contracted for the 10-week course in 2012. I considered playing through it, but worry that if it gets hurt at PLC in 2011 I could get into trouble for non-disclosure, or worse, lose my spot. Plus, I was planning to apply for some tuition assistance after 2011 to help defray costs, which would have to be put off (it is not about the money for me, considering I added another year, but just to help ease that).
Honestly, I want an air contract bad enough that I was willing to go to school for another year, at great cost, but have been thrown for a loop by this injury news. I have not made an decisions yet, as final word on the injury is pending a second opinion and a cat scan. Any advice? Thanks for your time.
Age: 20
ASTB: 60 7/7/7
SAT:1390
GPA: ~3.81
Extra Curricular: 3 years D-1 sport, teen stress hotline worker, holiday toys for tots volunteer
LOR's: 3 professors, sports coach, employers
PFT: ~280 (18 pull-ups, 100 crunches, 19:10 on the 3-mile)
I think given the numbers, I have a chance of getting accepted, but several things complicate the matter. First, I have not been to MEPS because I have taken a long time with my medical paperwork. I have had a few surgeries that it has been a hassle to get the paperwork because I moved before I went back to school, so it is not like my parents can help. I feel as if they may construe it as lack of effort on my part, but in reality, I just couldn't deal with faxing medical records easily at school. I should have them when I go back to school in January though.
However, it is the next issue that complicates things for me. I sustained an injury during my sports season that may keep me out of action for a while. I hurt my foot pretty badly, but managed to play through it with tape and pain. I got it checked before I left school and now I have a surgery that has a 6-8 month recovery ahead of me. At most, I suspected a broken bone and 6-8 weeks in a cast, not 6-8 months.
So I guess my question is what should I do?
I am really worried about getting the surgery and missing PLC 1 in summer 2011. I am afraid that I won't get contracted for the 10-week course in 2012. I considered playing through it, but worry that if it gets hurt at PLC in 2011 I could get into trouble for non-disclosure, or worse, lose my spot. Plus, I was planning to apply for some tuition assistance after 2011 to help defray costs, which would have to be put off (it is not about the money for me, considering I added another year, but just to help ease that).
Honestly, I want an air contract bad enough that I was willing to go to school for another year, at great cost, but have been thrown for a loop by this injury news. I have not made an decisions yet, as final word on the injury is pending a second opinion and a cat scan. Any advice? Thanks for your time.
