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Career Path => Navy Nuke => Navy:Getting In => Topic started by: Nuclear Turtle on May 26, 2019, 09:50

Title: Concerned about nuke paperwork
Post by: Nuclear Turtle on May 26, 2019, 09:50
Recently I went to MEPS and took the ASVAB and the physical. I scored a 96 on the ASVAB and passed the physical. When answering the questions about my past math grades however, I am concerned. For my senior year in high school I took two math classes, AP Calc and AP Stats. I passed AP Calc easily with an A the first semester and a B the next. But my Stats class was a tougher class as it was online. I ended up with a B the first Semester and a F the second semester. I’m concerned the navy nuke program will reject my application because if that F, even though I was taking that Stats class as an elective an not one of my core classes. Does anyone have insight as to what may happen?


Turtle
Title: Re: Concerned about nuke paperwork
Post by: TVA on May 26, 2019, 09:59
C in Algebra 1
Title: Re: Concerned about nuke paperwork
Post by: hamsamich on May 26, 2019, 10:00
I got a D- in calc, but my recruiter said as long as I passed what was required I was good (and got my diploma).  I don't think stats is required.  This is 1988 we are talking about though.
Title: Re: Concerned about nuke paperwork
Post by: TVA on May 27, 2019, 04:56
Like I said C in Algebra 1
Title: Re: Concerned about nuke paperwork
Post by: GLW on May 28, 2019, 09:44
Recently I went to MEPS and took the ASVAB and the physical...................Do es anyone have insight as to what may happen?

yes, your recruiter,...

https://www.navycs.com/blogs/2011/01/18/enlisted-nuclear-field-academic-eligibility
Title: Re: Concerned about nuke paperwork
Post by: rlbinc on Jun 03, 2019, 02:47
In the 1970s, before your parent's time - Nuclear Power Field gave its own screening test called NFQT.
I scored a 49 and got in. Go for it.
Title: Re: Concerned about nuke paperwork
Post by: gb54123 on Jun 05, 2019, 05:43
Many of the students have academic waivers for low grades. I've seen students with multiple failing math and science classes. Just get a waiver and don't screw up at NNPTC.
Title: Re: Concerned about nuke paperwork
Post by: MMM on Jun 06, 2019, 04:38
Why are you worried? Either you need a waiver or you don't. If you need one, either you get it or you don't. Both of these are out of your control (unless you take a college math class and get a high grade), so talk to your recruiter, figure out what you need, and do it. If you don't get a needed waiver, pick a different job.
Title: Re: Concerned about nuke paperwork
Post by: TVA on Jun 06, 2019, 07:01
This hurts that I have to do this

https://www.thebalancecareers.com/navy-enlisted-rating-descriptions-nuclear-field-3345847
Title: Re: Concerned about nuke paperwork
Post by: ipregen on Jun 10, 2019, 11:58
In the 1970s, before your parent's time - Nuclear Power Field gave its own screening test called NFQT.
I scored a 49 and got in. Go for it.
Hey I took that test! I wanted to be a quartermaster but the recruiter suggested nuke. I took the test and was on my way. We had a huge failure rate in my class, 7408, somewhere just under 40%. Failures would go to the fleet, graduates would go to the fleet. I was picked up for ELT and then out to the fleet. You'll all end up on or under the water eating more chicken fried steak than you want. Thank god we had bilge wine on the Billy B.
Title: Re: Concerned about nuke paperwork
Post by: Nuclear Turtle on Aug 03, 2019, 02:55
Update: All my paper work was completed and my security background check is done, Im shipping out in 10 days, thanks for all the replies to the post.
Title: Re: Concerned about nuke paperwork
Post by: Marlin on Aug 03, 2019, 03:34
Update: All my paper work was completed and my security background check is done, Im shipping out in 10 days, thanks for all the replies to the post.

Thank you for the feedback.
Title: Re: Concerned about nuke paperwork
Post by: TVA on Aug 03, 2019, 05:30
Awesome! Enjoy it!
Title: Re: Concerned about nuke paperwork
Post by: xobxnuke on Aug 04, 2019, 12:31
Like I said C in Algebra 1


I am an extremely proficient exam taker and more importantly have NEVER missed a question on any exam. Ever.
Title: Re: Concerned about nuke paperwork
Post by: spekkio on Aug 04, 2019, 11:11
Recently I went to MEPS and took the ASVAB and the physical. I scored a 96 on the ASVAB and passed the physical. When answering the questions about my past math grades however, I am concerned. For my senior year in high school I took two math classes, AP Calc and AP Stats. I passed AP Calc easily with an A the first semester and a B the next. But my Stats class was a tougher class as it was online. I ended up with a B the first Semester and a F the second semester. I’m concerned the navy nuke program will reject my application because if that F, even though I was taking that Stats class as an elective an not one of my core classes. Does anyone have insight as to what may happen?

1) Stats isn't a required class for enlisting as a nuke, so I don't think that the Navy will judge you too harshly for it.

2) Why aren't you going to college?


Turtle
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