How selective is USAF board for OTS?

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I currently have an application in for USAF's upcoming rated board. I'm waiting to hear on the results, but I am curious to know how selective the Air Force's board is. does anybody know what they value the most? GPA? Leadership experience? References?

To give some background, I'm a non-prior service applicant. I passed my officer interview with flying colors (LT Col said she would give me her highest recommendation) and 4 out of 5 references I gave are from military officers, with the 5th being from my current boss of 2 years. If it helps, I'm an eagle scout and my AFOQT score was OK-ish, but I don't have the most competitive GPA or technical degree (mine is in business). Just wondering if I should apply for another branch (Army? Navy?) in case the Air Force doesn't accept my application because I'm 25. I really want a military career, but I'm wondering if I'm wasting my time because all I read about is how it's easier to get in Harvard than the Air Force. Can any recruiters or USAF officers give some insight?

Answer 1

5/29/2013 - JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO - RANDOLPH, Texas (AFNS) -- A total of 110 men and women from across America have earned an opportunity to become Air Force leaders following their selection for an officer's commission, officials here announced today.



Air Force Recruiting Service officials considered 668 applications as part of the Officer Training School Non-Rated Selection Board 13OT03. With the board's selection rate of 16.47 percent, 110 applicants were selected to serve as Air Force officers. Of the 110 selected, 54 enlisted members earned the chance to attend OTS and trade their stripes for gold bars as second lieutenants.



As part of the selection process, board members review both objective and subjective factors. Objectively, the board considers each applicant's academic discipline, grade point average and Air Force Officer Qualifying Test scores.



Subjectively, board members evaluate work experience, accomplishments, adaptability, character, leadership ability, potential for future growth and other recommendations. For active-duty enlisted members, performance reports and commanders' recommendations are also evaluated.



Three Air Force colonels review every application. The selection process is similar to an Air Force officer promotion board. No single factor leads to an individual's selection or non-selection, according to OTS selection officials.



People selected can expect to attend Basic Officer Training at Maxwell Air Force Base, Ala., between 2013 and 2014.



For more information concerning OTS and the application process, active-duty members should contact their local education office; civilians should contact the nearest Air Force recruiter.

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How selective is USAF board for OTS?

I currently have an application in for USAF's upcoming rated board. I'm waiting to hear on the results, but I am curious to know how selective the Air Force's board is. does anybody know what they value the most? GPA? Leadership experience? References?



To give some background,...

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All I know is that if you not graduating from the air force academy or from a accredited rotc in college. The selection rate is less than 1% ...

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15-20% selection rate on average right now. anything under a 3.75 GPA, and you really need to stand out in all other areas..leadership roles, etc.