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[DubyaSTI]

Thanks for the advice every one. Based on my "best judgement" I put the stock exhaust back on. The one that was on there wasn't very loud, but I don't want to take any chances. Also in about a half hour I'm leaving for an appointment to have my window tint removed.
Every one around me thinks I'm crazy...I just think it shows how much I want the job!

[doowan81]

Hope everyone has a good holiday tomorrow. I received news from a guy from Albany that I didn't make the backfill list, but he said I was in the first 10 for the next academy class, which I guess is ok I am in the 400s in case there are others who are wondering about their situation. Only a few more days for the ones that are going!

[Tlundberg04]

i guess i just barely made the backfill list then because i'm in the low 400's. anyone know how many are on the list?

[SlowDownThere]

Thanks for the advice every one. Based on my "best judgement" I put the stock exhaust back on. The one that was on there wasn't very loud, but I don't want to take any chances. Also in about a half hour I'm leaving for an appointment to have my window tint removed.
Every one around me thinks I'm crazy...I just think it shows how much I want the job!

I think you made the right decision, but I didn't want to come right out and tell you what you should do. Actually, since you are from LI, I probably missed my only chance to do so. Ha Ha

[SlowDownThere]

i guess i just barely made the backfill list then because i'm in the low 400's. anyone know how many are on the list?

Just a guess, I have no inside knowledge. But I suspect it usually around 10 per cent of the class, which mean 9 or 10 people.

[cadetlinux]

10 people are backfill and were already contacted to my knowledge.

[Tlundberg04]

yeah i got a call for the orientation but i was in florida and couldn't go.

[cadetlinux]

I would guess you are number 10 then as I know the rank of number 9 and it's still in the 300s. Keep your fingers crossed!!!

[Nick331]

Happy Thanksgiving everyone! Enjoy it for those of you going to the Academy, last meal like this for a while haha!

[SlowDownThere]

I'm upper 800's and went through everything up until getting a golden ticket. I'm just hoping maybe i'll get in next class.

I am always amused when I hear people talk of "The Golden Ticket."

While this is a good job and can be a fantastic career, there is nothing Golden about it. This job is hard work, and it's harder now than 20 years ago. (believe me, I was here 20 years ago).

You will be well paid, but you will earn every penny. There is nothing golden about it. It's not like you've won the lottery. Though I do admire the enthusiasm.

[cadetlinux]

It's official, see you all Sunday

[doowan81]

A very well deserved congrats to cadetlinux. You deserve it bro. You better be running right now!

[doowan81]

well I've heard that only 61 people have accepted for the academy that starts on Sunday...which leaves a big gap leftover for the 95 they wanted. I heard they went through all the backfills and are still calling. I wonder if I will get a call since I am in the 400's, and I wonder if they will keep calling in to next week after the initial academy start date. Very exciting news, although I prolly won't get a chance until the next academy go-round.

[NYGiants]

I missed the orientation this last weekend. I was told by my recruiter that you should bring a suitcase with all your items in it. Is this what you guys were told, he also mentioned to not bring a suitcase with wheels on it, do those even exist anymore? anyone else told something different to bring.

[NYGiants]

how much running should we expect at the academy. I am able to run 3-5 miles, just wondering if we should expect a 2-4 mile run every day?