Shultzy22
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Yeah I did, and also had my letter of rec from a retired O-6 that I did all of my flight training with (probs a big misstep since they want to see someone from your chain of command to vouch for leadership). I will say that FY23 was pretty competitive with only 69 pilot slots. I wouldn’t be discouraged either way, if the rumors end up being true and we have solid numbers I think we all have a good shot at getting picked up.
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Definitely agree it comes down to framing and how the board perceives the info. I made a lot of mistakes on my first application when it came to LOR and what I thought the board cared about. Glad I was able to get feedback for this go around. Thanks! It was definitely the focus for me after they gave very pointed feedback. Made writing the personal letter a ton easier, just reflecting on taking feedback/coming back stronger and more determined. There's almost always something you can say could be better, but as long as you're happy with how you presented yourself in your application, that's all that really matters!
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That's a good attitude to have! Hard to not get in the head, but lord knows I'm stoked for some College Gameday!
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Is the waiting driving anyone else crazy? This is my second time applying (got CSO in FY23 board) so all or nothing this go around. Have 200+ hours w/PPL, 92 PCSM and 96 Pilot. Was a young LT last time and got feedback from the board to focus on leadership positions/growth. Got a masters, Flt/CC time and now an Ops O position within my unit with all the typical awards this go around. The leadership metric always drove me crazy because we have zero clue how much things are weighted within that 40% (OPBs, Strats, Letter of Rec, 215 statements etc). I’m sure there’s some delineation for how they weigh each item but who knows. Random thought but does anyone know where IPT locations will be? I’ve heard they’re literally all over the US. Anyways best of luck to everyone this go around. November can’t get here soon enough!
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This is what i'm tracking too! I did not need an ETP so you can decline once with no penalty and try again.
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Thanks man! Mind saying what your AFOQT/PCSM was? Also who wrote your letter or rec?
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Does anyone know if you can put UPT only as a non rated applicant? Not sure if anyone else has done this
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For anyone who is a CSO alternate I’ll be declining my spot next week to get a crack at the board one more time. Got some feedback today from my leadership that it really came down to the letter of rec/personal letter. Even though I had a PPL with a 96 afoqt and 92 PCSM, it seems like a lot of other people were in my shoes. It’s an honor to go through this process with you guys, especially as a non rated enterprise cyber dude. I’ve learned a lot and am definitely not quitting. Time to network and max the PCSM. Also something that might not be talked about as a tiebreaker could be someone’s first or second time applying to the board. Not sure if they would prioritize someone who has one last shot versus someone who will probs be back next year. Congrats to those who got it! And for those who didn’t, we have a new year upon us to get after it.
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Appreciate that man that’s awesome you’re in the F-15! Definitely going to think on it. Might decline and try again next year but who knows. That’s crazy to me you didn’t get it but we’ll have our moment one day.
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Got picked up for CSO, a little disappointed but first time applying as well. 96 Pilot / 92 PCSM / PPL/ 1/2 strat Had an O-6 write my letter of rec, wonder if other people had more competitive letters
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Congrats man!! First good news of the forum. Can I ask what your scores were?
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Sorry to hear Bean, did you only put in for Pilot? I'm surprised they wouldn't have given you CSO, ABM or RPA. Anxious just like everyone else.
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Anybody have any insight to the number of slots this year? Read 40 on here but that seems very low. I know training is extremely backed up but wouldn't they still take more and just push our dates back? First time applying, 96 AFOQT 92 PCSM and PPL. Strat 1/2
