Class of 2020 - HPSP Scholarship Applicants (Navy/Army/Air Force)

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lol if the army board takes 3 weeks to publish result, im speechless to comment on how inefficient that is, given the Navy board takes 1 week to give out result.
 
Incis0r said:
Spoke with my Navy Recruiter again.

There WILL be Navy boards in February and March- these boards will be done to create an Order of Merit List for 3-Year HPSP awards.
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Thanks for the info- is the Order of Merit List a ranked waitlist for the 4 year HPSP (Navy)? If we don't get pulled off for the 4 year, does that mean our application is automatically considered in next year's 3 year pool or that we have to apply again, but get priority in selection? Thanks!
 
chan123 said:
Thanks for the info- is the Order of Merit List a ranked waitlist for the 4 year HPSP (Navy)? If we don't get pulled off for the 4 year, does that mean our application is automatically considered in next year's 3 year pool or that we have to apply again, but get priority in selection? Thanks!
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Yes and yes. As far as I know you just have to indicate that you're interested in the 3 year scholarship and you will be given priority over someone who applies next year for a 3 year scholarship.
 
So does a new applicant for the 3 year scholarship have no chance to get the scholarship if all OML's are getting priority??
 
InformMe123 said:
So does a new applicant for the 3 year scholarship have no chance to get the scholarship if all OML's are getting priority??
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there is of course chance. your recruiter will never do your app for you if there is no chance of you getting the scholarship.
 
When will the Army let us know if we get the 4 year scholarship? The suspense is killing me!
 
XG2 Heatfist said:
"My recuiter said" lol

Anyways, my army recruiter said 1-2 weeks.
Hang in there guys!
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You should read some of the old threads. What the recruiters tell us is ridiculous, haha. Someone was told in March that there were still 60 scholarships available. I guess we don't know until we know!!
 
Honestly I'm not surprised that the Army waits till the Navy and Air Force are mostly done...otherwise they'd extend a lot of offers only to be turned down in favor of the other branches.

Very few people can honestly say they wouldn't take a Navy or Air Force scholarship over an Army one if offered both.
 
Repeat question from one I asked in another thread, but this one is "hotter" than the other one so I don't feel bad:

Are there any active duty Navy dentists who can weigh in on the following:

I was picked up for HSCP this cycle having applied from active duty as a LT in the aviation community. I put on LT in June 2011 and my "in-zone" look for O-4 would be September of this year...except that I will literally *just* have left the URL to begin dental school as an OC E-7. When I graduate I will recommission into the Dental Corps, presumably as a LT again...now if my LT time "resumes" from when I left the URL, I would be putting on LCDR less than a year later, but I doubt the powers that be in the Dental Corps have any interest in promoting a brand new Navy dentist to O-4 a year out of dental school.

I've been told, however, that I will only get credit for half my time as a LT...which would be June of 2011 to August of 2016, a little over 5 years. With that said, what is the promotion timeline to LCDR?
 
willwash said:
Repeat question from one I asked in another thread, but this one is "hotter" than the other one so I don't feel bad:

Are there any active duty Navy dentists who can weigh in on the following:

I was picked up for HSCP this cycle having applied from active duty as a LT in the aviation community. I put on LT in June 2011 and my "in-zone" look for O-4 would be September of this year...except that I will literally *just* have left the URL to begin dental school as an OC E-7. When I graduate I will recommission into the Dental Corps, presumably as a LT again...now if my LT time "resumes" from when I left the URL, I would be putting on LCDR less than a year later, but I doubt the powers that be in the Dental Corps have any interest in promoting a brand new Navy dentist to O-4 a year out of dental school.

I've been told, however, that I will only get credit for half my time as a LT...which would be June of 2011 to August of 2016, a little over 5 years. With that said, what is the promotion timeline to LCDR?
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Had a colleague in your situation who was below zone his first year out of school and selected his second year, put it on in November.
 
darknightzzz said:
and most importantly, who knows when will be the next war? lol I know for sure if war happens, army dentists will be the ones just right adjacent to the battle field.
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My shipmates who deployed with the Marine Corps and who IA'ed with Army units will disagree with your assessment. I know AF guys also deployed to combat zones as well.

And remember, in wartime everyone, even the AF, deploys. In peacetime, the Navy continues to deploy.
 
willwash said:
Honestly I'm not surprised that the Army waits till the Navy and Air Force are mostly done...otherwise they'd extend a lot of offers only to be turned down in favor of the other branches.

Very few people can honestly say they wouldn't take a Navy or Air Force scholarship over an Army one if offered both.
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I've always been curious about this, is it mainly because of the deployment?????
 
willwash said:
Repeat question from one I asked in another thread, but this one is "hotter" than the other one so I don't feel bad:

Are there any active duty Navy dentists who can weigh in on the following:

I was picked up for HSCP this cycle having applied from active duty as a LT in the aviation community. I put on LT in June 2011 and my "in-zone" look for O-4 would be September of this year...except that I will literally *just* have left the URL to begin dental school as an OC E-7. When I graduate I will recommission into the Dental Corps, presumably as a LT again...now if my LT time "resumes" from when I left the URL, I would be putting on LCDR less than a year later, but I doubt the powers that be in the Dental Corps have any interest in promoting a brand new Navy dentist to O-4 a year out of dental school.

I've been told, however, that I will only get credit for half my time as a LT...which would be June of 2011 to August of 2016, a little over 5 years. With that said, what is the promotion timeline to LCDR?
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Have you looked at the instruction for entry grade credit? If you are in-zone now then I doubt you will have to start your time as an LT all over again. You already have the TIG.
 
vellnueve said:
Despite what the perception may be, the Navy deploys continuously whether in war or at peace...
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Is there a difference between "deploying" and simply being stationed overseas?
 
Understood - thanks.

Now, I've been told from my recruiter, but more importantly by several Naval dentists who have served or are serving now, that *most* dentists that deploy are those who have volunteered to do so. That is to say, they essentially say, "I'd like to go." I've been told that it's rare that people who don't want to go often do. Is this, for the most part, true? Of course, I know it does happen, but isn't it rare?

At this point, I think I would be one of the ones to volunteer, but I am interested in knowing what I've asked.

What are the top three or four most common deployment locations these days for Naval dentists?
 
staapes57 said:
Understood - thanks.

Now, I've been told from my recruiter, but more importantly by several Naval dentists who have served or are serving now, that *most* dentists that deploy are those who have volunteered to do so. That is to say, they essentially say, "I'd like to go." I've been told that it's rare that people who don't want to go often do. Is this, for the most part, true? Of course, I know it does happen, but isn't it rare?

At this point, I think I would be one of the ones to volunteer, but I am interested in knowing what I've asked.

What are the top three or four most common deployment locations these days for Naval dentists?
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Out to sea.
If you are stationed on board a ship, you have no choice in the matter. For example, if you are stationed on board the USS (insert ship name), that means you go where the ship goes. No say in the matter. If you are onboard for 3 years and the ship deploys every year, then you will have 3 deployments under your belt your first tour.
 
staapes57 said:
Understood - thanks.

Now, I've been told from my recruiter, but more importantly by several Naval dentists who have served or are serving now, that *most* dentists that deploy are those who have volunteered to do so. That is to say, they essentially say, "I'd like to go." I've been told that it's rare that people who don't want to go often do. Is this, for the most part, true? Of course, I know it does happen, but isn't it rare?

At this point, I think I would be one of the ones to volunteer, but I am interested in knowing what I've asked.

What are the top three or four most common deployment locations these days for Naval dentists?
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Ive heard this too. Because deploying as a dentist isn't being a soldier like in the movies. Ive heard its a sweet experience and a lot of people actually want to go. Now if we're in the middle of a war then its different. But in regular times, I've heard from current army dentists that its almost always filled with volunteers.
 
schmoob said:
Out to sea.
If you are stationed on board a ship, you have no choice in the matter. For example, if you are stationed on board the USS (insert ship name), that means you go where the ship goes. No say in the matter. If you are onboard for 3 years and the ship deploys every year, then you will have 3 deployments under your belt your first tour.
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This. Although more than 1 deployment in a 2 year tour is unlikely (but possible).

smurfeyD said:
Ive heard this too. Because deploying as a dentist isn't being a soldier like in the movies. Ive heard its a sweet experience and a lot of people actually want to go. Now if we're in the middle of a war then its different. But in regular times, I've heard from current army dentists that its almost always filled with volunteers.
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During wartime there is no shortage of volunteers either.
 
I was told PROBABLY before Valentine's Day. They get the unofficial results sooner but can't tell us until the official ones are published. It hasn't even been 5 business days since the board wrapped up last Thursday.
 
cotoncub said:
They already said it might take a couple weeks. There's no point in stressing over something that you don't have any control over.
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so you know dental school decision comes out Dec 1st. You don't stress during the wait till dec 1st?

thanks Captain Obvious.
 
Aside from location, what does the typical Navy four-year repayment look like logistically? I've heard that most of the time the assignments are for 3 years in length, so would someone typically do a 3-year assignment and then get re-located for the last year elsewhere? Is it common to just get extended for that final year unless you sign a renewal? Or, is it usually done in reverse: "credentialing" tour for one year and then assignment for 3 years? Anybody in the know, please let us know. Thanks!
 
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What are the odds of a west coast AEGD and San Diego for first fleet tour?
 
darklordzzz said:
so you know dental school decision comes out Dec 1st. You don't stress during the wait till dec 1st?

thanks Captain Obvious.
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I did not because there was no point. Also for that we had a finite date. Here we don't have a date at all. If you stress about this, I wonder what you'll stress about once you are in school.
 
Does anyone know how getting a three-year offer after enrolling at dental school would work if you attend UOP? Do they only pay for the remaining two years and require three years of service?
 
My new Navy recruiter called me today and said my kit was unable to make it to the February board. He explained that he got the kit submission deadline wrong (he thought it was February 1st when it was actually January 21st), but not to worry since I can make the board in March. This is absolute nonsense, I have had my application completed since November and this is currently the THIRD board I have *magically* missed.

Additionally, he told me not to worry as I am extremely competitive and there are still 40 scholarships available to-date...I find that number hard to believe.

What the heck is going on? :bullcrap: Good thing I applied for the Army HPSP too.
 
XG2 Heatfist said:
My new Navy recruiter called me today and said my kit was unable to make it to the February board. He explained that he got the kit submission deadline wrong (he thought it was February 1st when it was actually January 21st), but not to worry since I can make the board in March. This is absolute nonsense, I have had my application completed since November and this is currently the THIRD board I have *magically* missed.

Additionally, he told me not to worry as I am extremely competitive and there are still 40 scholarships available to-date...I find that number hard to believe.

What the heck is going on? :bullcrap: Good thing I applied for the Army HPSP too.
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Your recruiter is really dropping the ball. If you've had it complete since November, you should've boarded in January no ifs, ands, or buts about it.

Sadly, this is a complaint I have seen many have. Best of luck man- I hope you get picked up for the HPSP.
 
Incis0r said:
Your recruiter is really dropping the ball. If you've had it complete since November, you should've boarded in January no ifs, ands, or buts about it.

Sadly, this is a complaint I have seen many have. Best of luck to you.
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I agree.

The worst part is that I missed the December and January boards with my first recruiter, I got transferred to a new recruiter, and now this new recruiter messed up too. *sigh*

Thank you. Best of luck to you too!
 
XG2 Heatfist said:
I agree.

The worst part is that I missed the December and January boards with my first recruiter, I got transferred to a new recruiter, and now this new recruiter messed up too. *sigh*

Thank you. Best of luck to you too!
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The good news is that you applied Army too. Imagine if you had put all your eggs in one basket....you'd be kicking yourself right now.

Just curious- which branch would you take if both offered you an HPSP?
 
Incis0r said:
The good news is that you applied Army too. Imagine if you had put all your eggs in one basket....you'd be kicking yourself right now.

Just curious- which branch would you take if both offered you an HPSP?
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Haha, you are right!

I would choose Navy, specifically because my father served in the Marine Corps. Providing dental care to our marines has been a dream of mine. Nevertheless, it would be an honor and privilege to provide dental care to our soldiers in the Army.
 
XG2 Heatfist said:
My new Navy recruiter called me today and said my kit was unable to make it to the February board. He explained that he got the kit submission deadline wrong (he thought it was February 1st when it was actually January 21st), but not to worry since I can make the board in March. This is absolute nonsense, I have had my application completed since November and this is currently the THIRD board I have *magically* missed.

Additionally, he told me not to worry as I am extremely competitive and there are still 40 scholarships available to-date...I find that number hard to believe.

What the heck is going on? :bullcrap: Good thing I applied for the Army HPSP too.
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my condolences go out to you honestly. it is the worst thing ever. They are recruiters for one reason and they don't even manage to remember the deadline date for board.

do these people not want to recruit anymore?

anyways, im sure as hell there is no 40 scholarships available. that is the total number of scholarship.

time to raise your flag at army hpsp.
 
darklordzzz said:
my condolences go out to you honestly. it is the worst thing ever. They are recruiters for one reason and they don't even manage to remember the deadline date for board.

do these people not want to recruit anymore?

anyways, im sure as hell there is no 40 scholarships available. that is the total number of scholarship.

time to raise your flag at army hpsp.
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Thank you.

Haha agreed!
 
darklordzzz said:
my condolences go out to you honestly. it is the worst thing ever. They are recruiters for one reason and they don't even manage to remember the deadline date for board.

do these people not want to recruit anymore?
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They have tons of recruits they need to track on multiple career tracks. The medical accessions program is very involved and not all recruiters are fully versed in the program. Like most things in the military, they learn the process on the job.

As for changing deadlines, that's something that is prevalent in every branch of the military and something you will have to learn to live with, whichever branch you join.

anyways, im sure as hell there is no 40 scholarships available. that is the total number of scholarship.
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Nope. I'd be careful stating things as fact when you have no idea.
 
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vellnueve said:
They have tons of recruits they need to track on multiple career tracks. The medical accessions program is very involved and not all recruiters are fully versed in the program. Like most things in the military, they learn the process on the job.

As for changing deadlines, that's something that is prevalent in every branch of the military and something you will have to learn to live with, whichever branch you join.



Nope. I'd be careful stating things as fact when you have no idea.
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Right, I would expect the recruiter to be aware of the deadline though.

I wouldn't say he has "no idea", that's a little harsh. Isn't the number of Navy HPSP slots initially available closer to 60?
 
XG2 Heatfist said:
Right, I would expect the recruiter to be aware of the deadline though.

I wouldn't say he has "no idea", that's a little harsh. Isn't the number of Navy HPSP slots initially available closer to 60?
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If he thinks there were only 40 total scholarships then he doesn't. I forget the exact number but it was much more than that.

It sucks that they couldn't get your package in but I would also remind you that others face the same challenges with their packages. Stay positive and hope for the best, the past is done and no one can change what's happened. It sounds like you had a strong package so I would just make sure to check in with your recruiter a few times before the next submission deadline to make sure that they've forwarded it up.

Nothing worth having comes easy.
 
vellnueve said:
vellnueve said:
If he thinks there were only 40 total scholarships then he doesn't. I forget the exact number but it was much more than that..
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Nope. I'd be careful stating things as fact when you have no idea.
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When I was still with the Navy recruiter that messed up X2g heat first's navy hpsp app, she pulled up an excel file, from her recruiting command, that detailed all the scholarships they have given in the past fiscal year. She told me her branch gave 40-45 4 year scholarships and 30-35 3 year scholarships. So I think the exact number, you think you know but you forget, is the combined number of 3 year and 4 year. Since X2G only applies to 4 year, what is the point of saying the combined number of 3 year and 4 year.

for like army hpsp, I was told they have 60-70 4 year army hpsp but 30 3 year army hpsp, which are combined to be 100 something scholarships.

don't be so quick to call someone to have no idea while you also forget the exact number.
 
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