Dear Nukes,
I am currently applying for the NUPOC program, I have already been to the NVIP trip and I am scheduled to have a phone interview next week. Most of the posts that I have looked at are a bit outdated(unless I been looking in the wrong places) so I am just wondering if this program has become more competitive. I am asking if someone knows what the acceptance rate for the phone interview and DC interview is? I know you get a second chance with the phone interview but I heard its the biggest hurdle because a lot people don't make it. I have been studying the study guide so I know what kind of questions to expect.
I am a woman and so I am wondering if the billet to fill in for women is different than men and if there is any available. I still have one more year to finish my bachelor's degree and I am majoring in Biomedical Engineering. I typically hear Mechanical or Electrical majors going through NUPOC but i know as long as you have the requirements, your OK. I just want an update on the current situation especially with the government in bit of crisis right now. I am trying my best.
In addition, if I don't get accepted, what are my options?? I am also currently in the DEP program enlisted as a NUC and scheduled to leave January unless I get accepted into the NUPOC program. I know about the STA-21 program. I have read through previous threads and they all give negative feedback about having less chances of becoming an officer after you are enlisted and I understand, but my recruiters have told me that it is easier to become an officer while being enlisted. I know its not their job to know if it is or isn't but I want to know if anyone has a different feedback to give me.
I want to serve my country and become a Nuclear Propulsion officer. My goal is to built a career with the Navy so I am asking for some feedback from anyone who has been through the process or has some current knowledge of it.
Sincerely,
Future Nuke