AFROTC Rated GPA Question

[Bird12]

OP,

Like Sled said, your GPA is only 10% of your total Order of Merit(OM) score. This means that the difference between having a 4.0 and a 3.0 is 2.5 points on your OM. This is the difference of about 6 points on your PCSM. Basically, if you have two candidates for the rated board and they both have identical stats, except one has a 4.0 GPA and a 50 PCSM, while the other has a 3.0 GPA and a 56 PCSM, their OM scores are roughly equal. Given that you have 100+ hours and scored a 99 on your AFOQT, I'd be willing to bet that your PCSM will be in the 80+ range.

Your PCSM score (40%) and Commander's ranking (25%) have A LOT more influence on your OM than your GPA. However, many commanders take GPA into consideration when determining your ranking. Below is a link to an OM calculator I made using Google sheets. Feel free to use it and calculate your score.

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1q9Hjlq2ymhJivS4VlN0amAcEBr55wVkrQa0yvNJoJ4U/edit?usp=sharing

From what I understand, your AF scholarship will not pay for summer classes. I believe you can apply for an exception if you're a 5-year major. However, I do not see them letting you take summer courses for non-major classes. You'd more than likely pay out of pocket for these classes. By the time you're a senior, 12 credits have little influence on your CGPA. We're talking maybe a boost of 0.2 at BEST. This literally equates to an added 0.5 pts to your OM. If you do take classes over the summer, regardless if they're towards your major, they will affect the CGPA the board looks at so long as your cadre updates your CGPA in WINGS before the board meets.

Joekenny and company (those on this thread), how legit is this nifty spreadsheet? Cuz I've been toying with it, and I like it.

 

[Emory4llstate]

Joekenny and company (those on this thread), how legit is this nifty spreadsheet? Cuz I've been toying with it, and I like it.

It all seems to line up with the OM calculation I've been taught, besides the confusion regarding the FT portion. It really puts things in perspective I think

 

[Joekenny]

Joekenny and company (those on this thread), how legit is this nifty spreadsheet? Cuz I've been toying with it, and I like it.

I made it referencing the latest information available. I also try to keep it updated with the latest stats including the enjjpt results that just got released last month.

 

[Bird12]

I made it referencing the latest information available. I also try to keep it updated with the latest stats including the enjjpt results that just got released last month.

So, all things considered, what would ya'll say about a 65 OM score? That's basically my worst case scenario (CC ranking as well as term GPA and PFA this semester). Best case scenario and it's up close to a 68 OM score. But let's assume it's 65. Thoughts?

 

[Joekenny]

So, all things considered, what would ya'll say about a 65 OM score? That's basically my worst case scenario (CC ranking as well as term GPA and PFA this semester). Best case scenario and it's up close to a 68 OM score. But let's assume it's 65. Thoughts?

For which job? For pilot I'd put the average somewhere around 71. My friend had a 68.5 and didn't get picked up for the last board or it's alt board.

 

[Bird12]

Pilot or CSO. Preferably pilot though. Hopefully this coming board is a little better then..