Hey everybody! I'm getting ready to apply to USAGPAN for the 2017 start date, and I just wanted to start a thread to connect with others who are applying. I'm sure that I wont receive many responses until closer to the application deadline, but I wanted to use this thread as a means of tracking my progress throughout the application process as well.
This program is my #1 choice, but I am requesting that MEPS grant a medical waiver (I had a football-related injury 10 years ago, but my recruiter said I should be good to go since waivers are much easier for medical personnel to obtain), and I still need to take the GRE, so there is some uncertainty there. I recently began studying for the GRE, and have been doing okay on the practice tests. However, I keep putting the exam off because I didn't apply myself in high school and focused pretty much on sports and good times. I'm currently reteaching myself high school math (ha)! I'm rocking the verbal portion though, so I plan on taking it next month.
I will be applying to a couple of back-up schools as well, but the military is something I've always wanted to do, and I'm not getting any younger (I'm in my late twenties). I actually almost joined the marines after high school, but ended up opting for college instead. The thought of getting paid to fulfill both life and career goals without having to pay tuition is enticing. I think that for me personally, the stress of having $0 in loans from CRNA school, serving my country, not having to worry about living expenses while matriculating, and the top notch education(DNP) I would receive far outweigh, "making 150k/year in the private sector." ..and hey...I wouldn't mind getting some cool trauma experience overseas from a tour or two!
I'm applying for USAGPAN 2017 in a civilian capacity as an employee of the Veterans Affairs. From my understanding, they only accept 4 VA employees into the program. Anyone have any insight into the VA competition board ;-). I received my conditional acceptance from the Army board already early this month. Thanks!
If I'm accepted, I plan on commuting via Motorcycle. I like quiet, relaxing, midwestern vibes. (Coming from San Diego, I can tell you I definitely don't like living on top of people and need my own yard, etc.)
What would be an ideal environment? Are there Military communities like there are in SD?
Thanks!
i live out by Randolph on the north east side of town. its a nice area, houses are mostly still packed tight with very small yards (i come from an area where 1 acre is a small yard). I-35 (and all the other highways for that matter) is horrible and people drive like usual city drivers... so if you're commuting on a motorcycle I don't recommend living far out and taking the highways. I've been riding for 12 years and I wouldn't feel comfortable commuting on a bike here (i sold my last bike before coming here, i do miss it terribly but I'm so busy studying that i hardly notice anymore). You absolutely cannot ride a bike while in BOLC anyways. Plus there are a bunch of military rules/regs you have to follow before you're allowed to ride while on active duty. I live about 20 mins from base with little to moderate traffic, heavy traffic will up that to the 30's. it's never taken me more than 45 mins... there's plenty of back ways to get there through city streets too. There's a lot of military dense areas throughout the city, it's "military city USA" if that gives you a hint. I would live closer if I could, Alamo Heights area is nice, albeit more expensive. Shoot, living on base wouldn't be bad either. just all depends on what you want. You should get 10 days permissive TDY to come down before BOLC starts to look for a place while living in on base temp housing. Try to hook up with a realtor by phone before coming and discuss areas/options/ and dates to look at places before you even get here b/c those 10 days go by fast. But I guess you gotta get in first, so best of luck and let me know if there's anything else I can do to help.
I will be interviewing at Fort Gordon, GA next week and am really looking forward to it. Do you have any idea when to expect official word on acceptance?
I will be interviewing at Fort Gordon, GA next week and am really looking forward to it. Do you have any idea when to expect official word on acceptance?
Yeah board meeting take place usually around November 15th.
I was accepted back in August, but I forgot to post on here. Good luck to everyone applying/waiting on the board selection. Congratulations Colby! I'm looking forward to meeting everyone in San Antonio.
Toto7891
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Hey Ya'll,
I'm applying for USAGPAN 2017 in a civilian capacity as an employee of the Veterans Affairs. From my understanding, they only accept 4 VA employees into the program. Anyone have any insight into the VA competition board ;-). I received my conditional acceptance from the Army board already early this month. Thanks!