Cali
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Hey Colton!
Great goal to strive for, from what I hear 90s are competitive for Guard units.
As far as the actual test goes, I don’t believe the scoring criteria is public record; the way the test is scored is known only to those who score it. I was told you only lose points if you don’t answer a question.
For the different categories (like which sections matter more for Rated vs Non-rated) that’s public knowledge and is easily obtained on this site.
Source: I took it a few years ago and have been studying to raise my score.
-Cali
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Hello Everyone!
My name is Nick. I’m 31 years old and it’s been an interesting journey; I started it about five years ago and I’m almost ready to try to join; I have almost 10 years of military service behind me and I have been in the Guard for over 2 now. I love the Air Force but recently have been working to apply between Navy and Air Force to see which branch of service will take me.
I have a Bachelor’s in Aeronautics from Embry-Riddle (thanks Uncle Sam) and while I still need to take the AFOQT/TBAS, I’m looking into anything that will help advance my goal, hence joining BogiDope. I appreciate any feedback/advice/networking I can get on here.
I’m not picky, I’ll apply to every Air Force opportunity I can if I need to, the Navy was a backup plan in case I couldn’t get anything going. Recently, my Commander and I had a meeting about it and the unit is on my side with this opportunity, although I imagine that only helps as much as I let it.
Thank you for taking the time to read all this!
-Nick
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Hello Rachel!
Looks like you had a good career so far; Air Force is a good gig (I know that from personal experience) and I think you’ll enjoy it. Good luck, and I don’t think you’ll have much trouble with a waiver!
-Cali
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Husky,
I read about that mission a while ago and would totally be part of that given the opportunity! Thanks for the input.
-Cali
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I would also like to know!
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Hello, thank you for the reply!
I had a meeting with my commander about this whole thing a month ago; the biggest thing is going to be figuring out how to finance flying lessons to make my package more competitive. He said he would get his boss, a full-bird, behind it, so that should carry some weight. The studying is going well, I’ve been using a study app and I’m considering an actual subscription to this service too as I will need all the help I can get.
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That’s an inspiring story and the kind you normally see on like news stations. I hope you get where you are going and keep that drive with everything you do!
I’m biased toward the Air Force but if you’re going the military flight route, research each branch and what they do and apply for them, but understanding the branch helps you understand WHY those branches fly the way they do, what they fly, and when. Waivers/ETPs happen so don’t worry about age.
Good luck!
-Nick
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I would definitely say email them again, or if there’s a number you can call, do that. I know they said they would let you know, but people get busy and forget.