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Tuesday, January 30, 2007
Questions
Cadets, post questions here as comments on this post that you'd like to see turned into new threads for discussion.
This will not be a part of the upcoming AFSC selection process. It is a separate application process involving essays, letters of recommendation, GMAT/GRE testing, and an interview. The actual MSC selection board (at Randolph AFB - AFPC) occurs each October; however the application packet must be completed by around the Aug/Sept timeframe. Shoot me an email at Marshall.Meringola@usafa.af.mil for more info about the application process.
The application process does require early preparation - the process actually ends about the time you return from summer (Aug/Sept). You will have already been assigned another AFSC by the time you apply for the Medical Service Corps (MSCs) - you will need to have been identified as having interest in applying to be an MSC and a "release letter" will need to be created to remove you from your previous AFSC. A pilot slot is probably one of the more difficult AFSCs to be released from - others are not as complicated. Generally though, the bottom line is that an MSC selection will trump all other AFSCs . . .
I have my AFSC already- it is Finance. I haven't taken the GMAT or GRE either. I'm graduating this year in 2007. How should I go about preparing to apply for Hospital Admin? I really want to do this job. Does it make a difference what i do take? The GRE or GMAT? Also, I'm a biology major. Should I go ahead and get recommendations from teacher who know me now so I can just submit an application in october? I'm just really confused with whom i should talk with, which offices, after i graduate, to ensure that i am in the pool for Hospital admin. Thanks so much!!!
Sorry it's taken so long to get back about this . . . Unfortunately, AFPC is not accepting waivers for non-business related degrees. Since last year there have been a number of Biology majors who have sought application but AFPC has denied their request - doesn't make a lot of sense to me, we've tried fighting for change but little success . . . if you have further questions please email me directly, I work right over in the hospital on base - Marshall.Meringola@usafa.af.mil
6 comments:
I didn't see this as a choice for AFSCs, how do you get this job...and what do you do as a Hospital Admin?
I've heard that this application process starts in the fall of your senior year...right after you return from summer leave?
How does it work if you've already gotten a pilot slot or something else, can you still apply to MSC?
This will not be a part of the upcoming AFSC selection process. It is a separate application process involving essays, letters of recommendation, GMAT/GRE testing, and an interview. The actual MSC selection board (at Randolph AFB - AFPC) occurs each October; however the application packet must be completed by around the Aug/Sept timeframe. Shoot me an email at Marshall.Meringola@usafa.af.mil for more info about the application process.
The application process does require early preparation - the process actually ends about the time you return from summer (Aug/Sept). You will have already been assigned another AFSC by the time you apply for the Medical Service Corps (MSCs) - you will need to have been identified as having interest in applying to be an MSC and a "release letter" will need to be created to remove you from your previous AFSC. A pilot slot is probably one of the more difficult AFSCs to be released from - others are not as complicated. Generally though, the bottom line is that an MSC selection will trump all other AFSCs . . .
I have my AFSC already- it is Finance. I haven't taken the GMAT or GRE either. I'm graduating this year in 2007. How should I go about preparing to apply for Hospital Admin? I really want to do this job. Does it make a difference what i do take? The GRE or GMAT?
Also, I'm a biology major. Should I go ahead and get recommendations from teacher who know me now so I can just submit an application in october? I'm just really confused with whom i should talk with, which offices, after i graduate, to ensure that i am in the pool for Hospital admin. Thanks so much!!!
Sorry it's taken so long to get back about this . . .
Unfortunately, AFPC is not accepting waivers for non-business related degrees. Since last year there have been a number of Biology majors who have sought application but AFPC has denied their request - doesn't make a lot of sense to me, we've tried fighting for change but little success . . . if you have further questions please email me directly, I work right over in the hospital on base - Marshall.Meringola@usafa.af.mil
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