Posted on May 15, 2020
John Hendrix
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I’m in contact with an active duty recruiter and I’m just now beginning the process of preparing my civilian WOFT application.
It’s been difficult to find clear information on what a strong application looks like.
I’m 28, I have a degree in mathematics, and a 270ish PFT. I qualified on the ASVAB but haven’t taken soft yet. I’ve worked as a public school teacher and as a stock broker since leaving college, but I still have no idea whether I should think of myself as “competitive” or not.
Can anyone describe what a “bad,” “good,” and “great” application looks like in a general kind of way?
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Nobody knows what the board looks for or considers strong
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John Hendrix
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Well, okay. If we’re just supposed to go in blind then I guess that’s fine.
It is nice to know that that’s normal.
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They don’t even tell you why you don’t get selected
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CW4 Keith Dolliver
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It ebbs and flows with the times and the number of slots they have to fill. I'm not sure exactly what they are looking at, and I think it's a bit harder with civilians coming in (as opposed to guy coming from the enlisted ranks) because there are no military metrics to assess. In general the higher the scores the better. As you are probably aware, once you receive a passing score on the SIFT you cannot take it again, so make sure you're prepared the first time you go in so you can get the best you can. Bachelor degree (or higher) and 270+ are beneficial. For comparison, I know numerous people who have been selected with no degree.
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I believe the board looks at the applicant as a whole. Professional education is probably one of the more important aspects, but you still need to be strong in the others such as PT, writing proficiency, leadership experience, etc. I do not have a degree (Some College), however, I was picked up for reasons unknown to me. It would make sense that if you completely compile a well rounded packet and have it reviewed by a senior Warrant Officer, your chances of selection will improve. Make your packet, keep asking for feedback/improvements, and just get it done. Hardest part for me was completing the packet. You can do it.
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