Waiting for Cut Off scores?

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 23 Apr 2014 15:27:42 -0400

I find myself so anxious this time of the month. Sitting here waiting for cut off scores to be posted. I have missed the cut off for about 7 months in a row now, and I have about 515. Anyone else find themselves waiting for Cut Off scores to be posted, and how many points do you have?

Response by MAJ Steve Sheridan made Apr 23 at 2014 3:29 PM

MAJ Steve Sheridan — Wed, 23 Apr 2014 15:29:01 -0400

I hate waiting, when they have known for months.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 23 at 2014 3:38 PM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 23 Apr 2014 15:38:21 -0400

By the way good luck to everyone waiting to see if their name is on that "Special piece of paper" haha.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 23 at 2014 4:34 PM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 23 Apr 2014 16:34:28 -0400

When the Promotion Point System changed in April 2011, I finally saw a chance to get promoted. I spent the rest of that year learning the PPW, different ways to gain points and populate my ERB, and missing points by less than 20 every month until I made cut-off. That was how I made the most out of my wait time. At one point, I was mentoring peers and my HR NCO on how computer-based training hours were updated.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 23 at 2014 5:07 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 23 Apr 2014 17:07:33 -0400

SPC Murhpy

At least you get a chance every month to get promoted, when you get to the senior level, you will get anxious once a year, and if you don't get selected, it's a long wait for the next one

Good luck with the promotion

Response by SGM Matthew Quick made Apr 23 at 2014 8:29 PM

SGM Matthew Quick — Wed, 23 Apr 2014 20:29:09 -0400

If you're doing EVERYTHING you can do to earn every point, shouldn't have to be anxious...you should be well over cut off.

It's those Soldiers that aren't maxing each and every possible category that have to be anxious.

Response by SGM Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 23 at 2014 9:01 PM

SGM Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 23 Apr 2014 21:01:36 -0400

Eligible trends report. Check it monthly and it will tell you where you sit compared to your peers. You want to get yourself into the top 50 of your MOS. If you look through the report and find 100 peers with more points than you it should be a good indicator you won't get promoted. Even if they picked up 50 of them you have to figure new Soldiers come on the list every month and they will probably have the same points as you or more.

Every time I talk a Soldier through the ETR they are amazed that this tool is available and makes getting promoted so easy. Google the report and let me know if you have any questions.

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 24 at 2014 7:32 AM

1SG Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 24 Apr 2014 07:32:48 -0400

Spc can you break down your points by categories i.e. weapon, pt, and so on. I can give you some feedback as a fellow Signal soldier how to improve your chances to get promoted.

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 24 at 2014 2:44 PM

1SG Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 24 Apr 2014 14:44:22 -0400

SPC Murphy,

You have been message.

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 25 at 2014 9:21 AM

1SG Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 25 Apr 2014 09:21:15 -0400

Wait no more, congratulations on your promotion SGT!