https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/what-are-my-chances-of-selection-for-reserve-255n-with-my-current-qualifications <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I was hoping I could share some background information about myself and ask current 255Ns whether they think I’ll have a shot at being selected in May.<br /><br />Prior to enlisting in the Army Reserve I graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Information Systems.<br /><br />My GT is 133. I have been in the Army Reserve as a 25B for 2 years. At 25B AIT I earned A+, Network+, Security+, CCT, and CCENT.<br /><br />I am currently a Corporal positioned as a squad leader and have completed WLC. I have been recommended by a promotion board for E5 but as a 25U because there are no 25B E5 slots anywhere near where I live. Since I am not MOSQ as a 25U yet, I have not been promoted. I have no NCOERs.<br /><br />I have four years combined civilian experience as an Intern, Help Desk Analyst, Technical Support Analyst, Network Engineer, and currently as a Systems Analyst.<br /><br />I am working on my 255N packet now with a high speed accessions NCO and just completed the resume portion of the packet.<br /><br />If not selected, in a year I will have: an additional year of civilian experience, completed 25U reclass and promote to E5, 1 NCOER, CCNA, CASP, and will finish my Master’s in Cyber Security and Information Assurance which will include CEH and CHFI in addition to the degree. <br /><br />I am a highly motivated individual and really want to be selected this year so that I can complete CCNA, CASP, and CISSP while at Fort Gordon for WOBC but I am willing to study and pay for the certs myself over the next year if I’m not selected this time to make myself more competetive next year. <br /><br />Any advice or mentorship you can offer is greatly appreciated. Fri, 25 Jan 2019 18:13:36 -0500 https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/what-are-my-chances-of-selection-for-reserve-255n-with-my-current-qualifications <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I was hoping I could share some background information about myself and ask current 255Ns whether they think I’ll have a shot at being selected in May.<br /><br />Prior to enlisting in the Army Reserve I graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Information Systems.<br /><br />My GT is 133. I have been in the Army Reserve as a 25B for 2 years. At 25B AIT I earned A+, Network+, Security+, CCT, and CCENT.<br /><br />I am currently a Corporal positioned as a squad leader and have completed WLC. I have been recommended by a promotion board for E5 but as a 25U because there are no 25B E5 slots anywhere near where I live. Since I am not MOSQ as a 25U yet, I have not been promoted. I have no NCOERs.<br /><br />I have four years combined civilian experience as an Intern, Help Desk Analyst, Technical Support Analyst, Network Engineer, and currently as a Systems Analyst.<br /><br />I am working on my 255N packet now with a high speed accessions NCO and just completed the resume portion of the packet.<br /><br />If not selected, in a year I will have: an additional year of civilian experience, completed 25U reclass and promote to E5, 1 NCOER, CCNA, CASP, and will finish my Master’s in Cyber Security and Information Assurance which will include CEH and CHFI in addition to the degree. <br /><br />I am a highly motivated individual and really want to be selected this year so that I can complete CCNA, CASP, and CISSP while at Fort Gordon for WOBC but I am willing to study and pay for the certs myself over the next year if I’m not selected this time to make myself more competetive next year. <br /><br />Any advice or mentorship you can offer is greatly appreciated. WO1 Private RallyPoint Member Fri, 25 Jan 2019 18:13:36 -0500 2019-01-25T18:13:36-05:00 https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/what-are-my-chances-of-selection-for-reserve-255n-with-my-current-qualifications?n=4316611&urlhash=4316611 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Should be a good chance with qualifications you have. CW5 Jack Cardwell Fri, 25 Jan 2019 18:15:33 -0500 2019-01-25T18:15:33-05:00 https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/what-are-my-chances-of-selection-for-reserve-255n-with-my-current-qualifications?n=4316629&urlhash=4316629 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>If I remember correctly the Guard and Reserve would waiver so E4s could apply. CW5 Jack Cardwell Fri, 25 Jan 2019 18:21:37 -0500 2019-01-25T18:21:37-05:00 https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/what-are-my-chances-of-selection-for-reserve-255n-with-my-current-qualifications?n=4374117&urlhash=4374117 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I went to WOBC with some folks less qualified than you. I’d say they are good, the USAR are short 255N CWOs, but need some strong candidates. Just give it a shot. I’m probably the exception going in at E-7, wish I would have gone sooner, would be going to board to CW4 instead of CW3... CW2 Nick Chadwick Sat, 16 Feb 2019 20:42:56 -0500 2019-02-16T20:42:56-05:00 https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/what-are-my-chances-of-selection-for-reserve-255n-with-my-current-qualifications?n=5446527&urlhash=5446527 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Thank you for providing feedback. I was selected and I ship to WOCS on April 15. I couldn’t be more excited. SGT Private RallyPoint Member Wed, 15 Jan 2020 13:58:22 -0500 2020-01-15T13:58:22-05:00 2019-01-25T18:13:36-05:00