BullGator
Active Member
Did you submit your package already? When? That's pretty sweet that you know so many martial art types. Good luck.
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November 08 Boards
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Charity
Final Select SNA
No, I still have a few more things to do before my packet is complete but since the boards are not meeting in Dec. I guess I have a little time. I'll submit in Dec in hopes of being on the Jan boards. Good luck to you too.
atrickpay
BDCP SNA
BullGator
Active Member
There is a thread titled "Motivational Statement Megathread."
http://www.airwarriors.com/forum/showthread.php?t=142053
That has some examples of what people wrote. Remember that the MAJORITY of them are from people that haven't been excepted yet (some were later on), and they are sometimes rough drafts. I suggest submitting a final draft on there if you want to get the best responses (e.g. don't be half-assed and expect them to fill in the blanks).
The statement is about why you want to be an officer, and why you'd be a good one:
1. Be honest
2. It is ok to "brag" here
3. 400 words or less
4. Augment specific examples in when you can.
5. Format (varies ALOT, but this is a rough idea): why you want to seek commissioning as a Naval Officer; What the Navy can do for you; What you can do for the Navy [this is where examples of leadership and other strengths need to be displayed]; Closing paragraph.
--I think there is another Format part besides those three (not including Closing paragraph)... I forgot though: look through the first few pages of that thread, it describes it. My statement was 5 paragraphs (not indented) and about 395 words.
BullGator
Active Member
Mine took much longer than expected, with all the proof readings and all, so don't put it off because it sounds like an easy/short essay. It is very important from what I understand.
atrickpay
BDCP SNA
Agreed. I sent mine out to friends and family for review once I finished it up. It's nice to get a few extra sets of eyes on it, because what makes sense to you might not to someone else. I think mine was over 400 words, but not by too much. I doubt someone will go in and count them, but don't go overboard. My recruiter said just make sure it fits in the box provided. At 400 words the space was only about half way full from what I remember.
Also, I didn't see if you mentioned your letters of recommendation yet. You should ask for those soon if you haven't already. It would probably be good to get one from a team coach / karate sensei (or whatever they're called :icon_tong). Give them at least a few weeks to put it together.
Unfortunately for me, I gave everyone too long and they just kept putting it off. It kinda pissed me off to hear that they hadn't started within a month after telling them, and then again after I said I need it in 2 weeks, and finally in a few days. A few of them just threw something together in what looked like 15 minutes of rough drafting. I was hoping the LOR's would be a strength in my package, but it turned out to be the worst. So yeah, give them time, but remind them and give them a deadline when you ask so they understand the importance.
If someone asked me to write them a letter recommending them to be an officer in the military I know I would make sure to do my best, for their sake, but I guess not everyone feels the same way.
grant_davis
New Member
I had a good bit of trouble with my statement... Lucky for me there are some people on this site with a LOT of good information. (Some even sit on the board)... I had what I thought was a great essay sent it to get looked at by a bunch of different people; they all said it was great EXCEPT the person who mattered. (The one that sits on the board)... I had to re-write the damn thing like 5 time and even after I sent it I am not completely happy with it. (Had to get it in before the deadline).
After talking with a bunch of different people my conclusion is that the essay is a place where you can brag a little but do it in the least noticeable way. The main point of the essay is described on the application… WHY DO YOU WANT TO BE A NAVY OFFICER??? If you can explain that in a sincere way while slipping in a few things that set you apart, you are on the right track… Good luck!
To get back to topic.. THE BOARD MEETS IN TWO DAYS!!! Good luck to all.
After talking with a bunch of different people my conclusion is that the essay is a place where you can brag a little but do it in the least noticeable way. The main point of the essay is described on the application… WHY DO YOU WANT TO BE A NAVY OFFICER??? If you can explain that in a sincere way while slipping in a few things that set you apart, you are on the right track… Good luck!
To get back to topic.. THE BOARD MEETS IN TWO DAYS!!! Good luck to all.
McBuff
Sees the light
I'll reiterate; the statement took me much longer than I thought. Get cracking on it now so you have plenty of time to rewrite it. At the same time though, try not to get psyched out by all you read on this board. Just answer the question that the application asks and you'll do fine. Good luck and I hope we don't have to compete!
TTUalumn07
New Member
Anyone on the boards for USMC OCS?
Gills
New Member
I have the worst ASTB score ever recorded. Any chance for SWO? my recruiter thinks yes because of my GPA and LORs.
Submitting for: SWO
GPA: 3.78 History Major, Spanish Minor (Oakland University) And studied at Oxford University (England) for one semester.
ASTB: 39
LOR: 2 from professors, 1 from employer, 1 from Rear Admiral in intel.
Extra Curriculars: History Honors society president.
Submitting for: SWO
GPA: 3.78 History Major, Spanish Minor (Oakland University) And studied at Oxford University (England) for one semester.
ASTB: 39
LOR: 2 from professors, 1 from employer, 1 from Rear Admiral in intel.
Extra Curriculars: History Honors society president.
grant_davis
New Member
Have you used up all of your retakes? If not I would say you just look lazy. If you use the information on this site you can easily raise that score. If you have used all of your attempts than I would say go ahead and apply. Your GPA is definitely strong and there is no point in not trying. I have seen on this site people getting accepted with questionable scores. Best of luck!