What are my chances of being selected for OCS?

Tahmid Hossain — Wed, 15 Aug 2018 14:26:51 -0400

I just took my ASTB. My scores are:
OAR = 64
AQR = 8
PFAR = 7
FOFAR = 9
I am posting this because my GPA is kind of low. I am senior in college right now majoring in Chemical Engineering at a very reputable and rigorous program/school. I am an EMT and a volunteer firefighter. My GPA is 3.00. I work 30+ hours a week on average as an EMT to pay for school, which affects my GPA heavily. I was wondering what my chances at the board are? My board is this November. My choices are:
#1. Naval Aviator (Pilot)
#2. SWO
#3. Flight officer

Thank you for your response!

Response by LTJG Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 15 at 2018 9:50 PM

LTJG Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 15 Aug 2018 21:50:05 -0400

Just curious, why SWO over FO?

Response by LTJG Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 15 at 2018 9:53 PM

LTJG Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 15 Aug 2018 21:53:51 -0400

To answer your question usually I'd say you have a solid shot with a PFAR of 7 (that's the score they look at mostly for pilots) but there's a bit of a force reduction here at Pensacola so I can't say that with as much confidence.
I got a 7 with a similar GPA, and I know of people who did worse in both categories and still got accepted.
Put your packet in, hope for the best. Worse case scenario take the test again.

Best of luck. Anything I can offer to help let me know. I'm here in Pensacola right now

Response by SGM Bill Frazer made Aug 15 at 2018 9:56 PM

SGM Bill Frazer — Wed, 15 Aug 2018 21:56:13 -0400

Until you enlist and get through you training- you can't apply for OCS.