Hi, I'm 37 years old and so glad that the cutting age changed, but I need to do something fast and the right way because I don't have time. I did my first-time AFOQT test in 2015, I didn't know I could only do it twice, so I wasn't prepared and on my second time, I got some food poisoning and could barely finish the test. back then, my recruiter wasn't a big help, she never showed any interest in helping me or giving me information, as a matter of fact, she lost all my paperwork and documents that were translated and certified. Anyways, I was devastated because I also didn't have a lot of time because before the cutting age was 35 and she never told me anything about how the waivers work, etc. I don't have any military background, and I never guessed. Well, long story short is I never give up on my dream to become an officer for the air force, I want to do anything that is on my power to join the OTS, so these are the facts:
I am 37, almost 38 years old, I am an American citizen but born and raised in Brazil, my first language is Portuguese (that's one of the reasons the verbal test was so hard and I failed), I have a Law degree from Brazil, and I did business management here in US, already translated my diploma and did all procedure necessary to send to the Air Force, I just found out there is a way to join the OTS, in my case that I have Law degree, that doesn't require the AFOQT test, what is it? Do I need a waiver? what would be the fastest way to apply?
I believe i have a great curriculum, not sure if it is for the air force, not only my academic background but I also have 15 years in a leadership position, a lot of certifications in business, leadership, criminal law, negotiation, management, etc. I'm a hard worker, dedicated, speaks 3 languages, with great credit, never use any kind of drugs, I do have 3 speeding tickets but is basically the only thing I have negative. I also build / developed 3 companies that I own, that gives me some financial comfort, with that being said a lot of people question me why do I want to join the military and even as an officer I will cut down my paycheck, the reason is simple: I do wanna join because is my dream, there is nothing that i wanna do more than to serve this country that means so much to me and to help others, I met so many Veterans since I moved to USA, I made so many friends, I heard their stories, their sacrifices and I feel that is my time to serve, it is my time to do what they so bravely did for us. That is the legacy I want to leave for my son.
I contact a recruiter, sent over my initial package, I haven't heard from him. I am super anxious because I see it can take a long time and soon i will be turning 39 and my chances will blow, please any advice or suggestions are very welcome.
I am 37, almost 38 years old, I am an American citizen but born and raised in Brazil, my first language is Portuguese (that's one of the reasons the verbal test was so hard and I failed), I have a Law degree from Brazil, and I did business management here in US, already translated my diploma and did all procedure necessary to send to the Air Force, I just found out there is a way to join the OTS, in my case that I have Law degree, that doesn't require the AFOQT test, what is it? Do I need a waiver? what would be the fastest way to apply?
I believe i have a great curriculum, not sure if it is for the air force, not only my academic background but I also have 15 years in a leadership position, a lot of certifications in business, leadership, criminal law, negotiation, management, etc. I'm a hard worker, dedicated, speaks 3 languages, with great credit, never use any kind of drugs, I do have 3 speeding tickets but is basically the only thing I have negative. I also build / developed 3 companies that I own, that gives me some financial comfort, with that being said a lot of people question me why do I want to join the military and even as an officer I will cut down my paycheck, the reason is simple: I do wanna join because is my dream, there is nothing that i wanna do more than to serve this country that means so much to me and to help others, I met so many Veterans since I moved to USA, I made so many friends, I heard their stories, their sacrifices and I feel that is my time to serve, it is my time to do what they so bravely did for us. That is the legacy I want to leave for my son.
I contact a recruiter, sent over my initial package, I haven't heard from him. I am super anxious because I see it can take a long time and soon i will be turning 39 and my chances will blow, please any advice or suggestions are very welcome.