17X Acceptance - Question
Good evening,
Before I list my credentials and experience, I understand this varies by year, and I have seen posts that state that FY24 and FY25 ramped up on available positions for OTS slots. I also received information from a recruiter that this is the year to apply because there are even more slots available (I don't know if this is accurate information).
Education:
- B.S. Cybersecurity and Information Assurance (WGU, so 3.0 GPA)
- M.S. Cybersecurity and Information Assurance (Also WGU)
- Currently enrolled in a Doctor of Computer Science program with a focus on cybersecurity (Currently 4.0)
Certification:
- Sec+
- A+
- Network+
- CySA+
- Pentest+
- SSCP
- CISSP
Job Experience:
- Currently in the Air Force Reserve as a cyber operator; current rank is E5.
- Network Forensics Operator (2023 - Present)
- Senior Security Analyst (2022 - 2023, Contract)
- Real-Time Analyst (2021 - 2022, Contract)
- IT Help Desk (2019 - 2021)
I took the AFOQT, and I wasn't too happy with the results. Leadership told me to go ahead and apply and see, so I am currently in that process.
AFOQT Score:
- Pilot: 39
- CSO: 47
- ABM: 41
- Acad Aptitude: 41
- Verbal: 60
- Quantitative: 29
If anybody could please provide any feedback on how competitive this may seem, that would be greatly appreciated. Also, I understand leadership skills and experience are considered during the interview process. I am currently noting down what is worth talking about, and I am looking into what skills I have personally that would pertain to being a leader.
(I am applying for an active duty position)