What are my chances? (ANG UPT Boards)
Hi all,
First post so bear with me on formatting/courtesies. I wanted to get some insight about my stats and look for any input or feedback aside from the personal criticisms I’ve synthesized from checking every corner of these forums.
Here is my info:
Age: 21
Scores: PCSM: 87, AFOQT: 99/98/99/81/68/82, 56.9 flight hours w/ PPL (both 1st attempt tests)
Education:
- Undergraduate Aerospace Engineering Student @ Georgia Tech, 3.57 GPA, graduating May 2026.
- On an accelerated masters track to get my MS in Aerospace Engineering as well (Late 2027/Early 2028ish)
Work Experience:
- Co-op (effectively an intern) @ Gulfstream Aerospace in a few engineering depts
- Aeroacoustics research doing V&V on a perturbation equation solver
- LLM (large language model, AI) research for strategic wargaming and physics-based model simulation.
- (Cumulative ~ 2 years of work experience in aerospace)
- Some other non-aerospace related jobs (entrepreneur, content moderation, cumulative ~1 yr of work experience)
Extracurricular:
- Club lacrosse in college (No NCAA @ Tech)
- Social Fraternity (leadership roles as Vice President, New Member Educator, Risk Manager; also volunteering w/ philanthropic orgs)
- Did two years in Naval ROTC, various billet positions
- 3 sport varsity athlete in high school
Rec Letters:
- Retired Col., Fighters, Test Pilot from AF TPS
- Retired Brig. Gen., AD Cargos & Mobilization
- Academic Faculty Member, possibly Medical Doctor (known entire life) [NEED SUGGESTIONS HERE]
Other Pertinent Info:
- Parents both at the airlines, most connections through them
- Actively visiting units across the country
My plan is strictly fighters as of now, likely to apply to cargos as well. Specifically would appreciate advice around rec letters (i.e. – should I be looking for a non-military letter for my third?), overall competitiveness, retaking TBAS for higher PCSM (can’t retake it for boards closing this year), and anything else you feel pertinent.
Sorry for the word vomit, I appreciate any and all input, thanks!
- 2 Replies
Hey Luke, welcome to BogiDope! This is definitely the right place to post any an all questions and get to meet other individuals in the chase!
As far as “what are my chances” there really is not checklist to say you have a 75% chance versus a 50% chance. The info you posted looks good, I definitely would recommend taking the TBAS again like you said to see if you can get your PCSM >90. Overall just keep working hard in school and graduating on time/early with the last semesters top notch.
Absolutely start the rush process like you are and don’t miss any opportunities if you can, it’s becoming more difficult to get out to units so go when you can. Use your personnel connections to gain experience and resources as well during this process.
As far as the question to LOR you want them from professionals who can truly speak to you and your character. A few examples are supervisors, flight instructors/chief pilots, prior experience aviators that have flown with you just to name a few. I also recommend having 4-6.
Rushing is not only about applications and qualifications on paper but also about you as an individual. What you bring to the table for the squadron, how you jive with them, and have a personality that fits.
Best of luck and great job starting hard on the process now, definitely do not miss an opportunity ever to submit an application. Cheers!
STK!
CAGE
Thank you, sir! Great information!
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