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Originally posted by Scottydons87 View PostJust curious if it would be more beneficial to submit a T-Score of 61-ish from another agency -- or if I would stand a better chance moving forward in the process if I re-took PELLETB.Last edited by williampenn; 01-31-2013, 11:43 PM.
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Originally posted by williampenn View PostA high T score might get you looked at first but it doesn't necessarily mean that you'll get through the process sooner than someone with a lower score. In fact, a perfect score doesn't count for much if issues in your background prevent you from going forward in the selection process.“He who can have patience can have what he will.â€
― Benjamin Franklin
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Originally posted by Scottydons87 View PostDoes everyone receive an invite for Oral Boards, or just people who scored well on the PelletB? I was stuck in NY civil service procedures where you need to score well to get canvassed. Mixed up the processes, my apologies.
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Originally posted by williampenn View PostThis last go round, if you passed the written, you automatically got to the oral board, even before the physical agility test. This next process might be different though because there were a lot of applicants who didn't pass the physical agility testing so it turned out to be a waste of time sending them to the oral interview.
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Originally posted by williampenn View PostIt is definitely intense. Even though the hours are 0800-1700, you will get there no later than 0715 and most nights will not leave until 1830/1900 hours, sometimes later depending on what's in store for that day. You will address everyone by either sir or ma'am, including visitors you encounter in the hallways. You will have regular uniform inspections-your shoes have to be spit-shined and your brass gleaming. Your uniform must be perfect-military press on the shirts, clean creases in the pants, no hanging threads, etc. Your locker will also be inspected as well as your lunches (they don't like you eating junk food). DT every day, PT about 3x a week, so if you're not in shape, you might as well get to it now so you won't suffer so much later. Be prepared to do a ton of pushups, jumping jacks, bear crawls, chasing rabbit, going over walls, and other general running. Then you have the academic part of it-lots of lectures and 2 or 3 tests a week. If you don't get a passing score on your first try, you can remediate once, but if you fail the remediation-you're gone. If you pay attention in class and study hard, this will not be a problem though. Speaking of class, you can't slouch, sleep, put your feet up, etc.- you have to be attentive and alert. So basically, you will have no life once you're in the academy-you'll be gone all day M-F, then spend your nights getting your uniform ready for the next day and studying your *** off. On the weekends you'll be studying your *** off some more---if you're serious about passing that is.
Is it more academics based or physical and trying to break you down?
From what I saw in a video, males don't have to even shave their heads, is this true?
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Originally posted by John5689 View PostI'm perfectly fine with not having a life during the Academy and already plan on it. Do you get assigned reports to write when you make mistakes during the day? How is the discipline assigned if not by reports? How far/fast for runs? How intense are the tactical officers?
Is it more academics based or physical and trying to break you down?
From what I saw in a video, males don't have to even shave their heads, is this true?
Most of the time, when you make a mistake you have to do some form of killer exercise. The Tactical Officers are VERY intense-they take their job very seriously and expect the same from you. The runs are a couple of miles, you're not jogging, you're running at top speed-no slacking.
Some days you'll be doing more physical training than academics, and other days you'll be doing more academics than physical-it all depends on which day it is. And I wouldn't say its to "break you down" its more like building you up----they're preparing you to deal with all kinds of encounters and you have to be tough to do this.
Personal grooming rules are very strict--your head doesn't have to be "shaved", but your hair has to be above the collar. If you came in with a full grown moustache you can keep it, but you can't start growing it coming in. Women have to wear their hair in a bun and off their face if its long.
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[QUOTE=MHBayArea;3184958]I have been in the application process for over a year. I am on list 128-4. I have participated in all steps in the application process and am hoping for a spot in the Feb/2013 academy.
Anyone else in my shoes? Waiting on a call from my BI with good news basically. Been a long road, hoping for the best.Last edited by williampenn; 01-31-2013, 11:40 PM.
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Hi Everyone,
I've been following this thread since the beginning, and it has been helpful. Since I am so close to the end, I thought I would layout my timeline of events for anyone who is interested.
09/27/11 - Written Exam
11/01/11 - Written Exam Results
11/30/11 - Eligibility List Score
02/27/12 - Oral Board (Departmental) Interview
03/02/12 - Physical Agility Test
03/03/12 - Submit Online PHQ
03/09/12 - Departmental Interview Results
03/16/12 - PHS Packet Deadline
05/01/12 - Forensic Drug Test (Hair sample & finger prints)
10/19/12 - Background Interview and conditional offer
10/31/12 - Polygraph Exam & Results
11/05/12 - Medical Exam & Drug Test
11/08/12 - Third Party Drug Test
11/17/12 - Written Psychological
11/26/12 - Medical Exam Results - Abnormal hearing
11/27/12 - Hearing in Noise Test (HINT)
11/29/12 - Home Visit
12/08/12 - Oral Psychological Exam
12/??/12 - Final Interview
You'll notice a period of nearly 6 months where nothing happened from the start of May '12 to October. I had essentially given up on the process right before I got the call from my investigator. I hope this is helpful. Good luck everyone.
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Originally posted by Chris207 View PostHi Everyone,
I've been following this thread since the beginning, and it has been helpful. Since I am so close to the end, I thought I would layout my timeline of events for anyone who is interested.
09/27/11 - Written Exam
11/01/11 - Written Exam Results
11/30/11 - Eligibility List Score
02/27/12 - Oral Board (Departmental) Interview
03/02/12 - Physical Agility Test
03/03/12 - Submit Online PHQ
03/09/12 - Departmental Interview Results
03/16/12 - PHS Packet Deadline
05/01/12 - Forensic Drug Test (Hair sample & finger prints)
10/19/12 - Background Interview and conditional offer
10/31/12 - Polygraph Exam & Results
11/05/12 - Medical Exam & Drug Test
11/08/12 - Third Party Drug Test
11/17/12 - Written Psychological
11/26/12 - Medical Exam Results - Abnormal hearing
11/27/12 - Hearing in Noise Test (HINT)
11/29/12 - Home Visit
12/08/12 - Oral Psychological Exam
12/??/12 - Final Interview
You'll notice a period of nearly 6 months where nothing happened from the start of May '12 to October. I had essentially given up on the process right before I got the call from my investigator. I hope this is helpful. Good luck everyone.
i submitted my package on Feb 14th and just now have got invited to triage on DEC 11th..its a long wait but worth it in the end
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I heard from my BI today, he said I have made it through background and am in the hiring pool for the next academy. He said he is very hopeful that I would be hired but reminded me that there are a lot of good applicants and cannot promise I will be picked.
Still a relief to hear that I made to the hiring phase.
Anybody else got any news?
To put this in perspective for other people, I had Triage in May, 2012.
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