What NRC considers competitive

[exNavyOffRec]

Hi all,

I’m putting a package together for the next SNA/Pilot board in June. I’ve seen people on here talk about their letter of recs, but my recruiter says I don’t need to have any. I was under the impression that LORs help improve the OCS packet. Is it only SNAs that don’t need LORs?

I will second what @FormerRecruitingGuru said.

 

[sOUp35]

Hey guys, first post here.
Looking for an opinion on my package for USMC SNA
Applying for Summer 2025 OCC class.

Male
24 (25 by induction)
ASTB: 57 7/8/7 (first attempt)
GPA: 2.85
Major: Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering (graduated May 23)
Leadership: Cadet FTL, Plt Sgt, OpsO, Asst Flight Cmdr at a SMC.
LOR: University Band Director, 2 college professors, Army Command Sergeant Major
PFT: 263

 

[MrCorsair]

Hey guys, posted this in the ASTB thread but wanted to post here as well.

Am I competitive or are my scores to low for SNA?

Applying for SNA (Navy).

ASTB- 5/8/6
GPA- 3.4
Pilots license

Not thrilled with my scores. Especially that 5. Does anyone know if these scores will even be slightly competitive? My recruiter seems to think so but I just stop worrying about that 5. This was my first attempt so I can retest but just wanting to see what y'all thought. Thanks.

 

[mmandziak]

Hey guys, posted this in the ASTB thread but wanted to post here as well.

Am I competitive or are my scores to low for SNA?

Applying for SNA (Navy).

ASTB- 5/8/6
GPA- 3.4
Pilots license

Not thrilled with my scores. Especially that 5. Does anyone know if these scores will even be slightly competitive? My recruiter seems to think so but I just stop worrying about that 5. This was my first attempt so I can retest but just wanting to see what y'all thought. Thanks.

From my understanding, your high GPA and pilots license should make up for the lower AQR. 8 PFAR is great. I’d say they are competitive, send it.

 

[wink]

I will second what @FormerRecruitingGuru said.

Good luck.