Question about age waiver for nuke

cakers00 · 12-08-2012, 09:34 PM

I am a female 28 yr old. I scored a 96 on the asvab and my line scores were high enough to not have to take the NAPT. I also have a bachelors degree in biology/enviro science. I just signed 2 weeks ago as AECF. My recruiter and the chief are pushing for me to go Nuke and it is my number one choice. Although they both said it is not likely I will get the waiver, they figured it does not hurt to put in for it. I have a good job lined up if it doesnt come back. I do hope I get it though! Good luck to all of you.

BTW when do you leave? I'm out 20130403

KavuRider · 12-09-2012, 10:04 AM

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Originally Posted by cakers00

I am a female 28 yr old. I scored a 96 on the asvab and my line scores were high enough to not have to take the NAPT. I also have a bachelors degree in biology/enviro science. I just signed 2 weeks ago as AECF. My recruiter and the chief are pushing for me to go Nuke and it is my number one choice. Although they both said it is not likely I will get the waiver, they figured it does not hurt to put in for it. I have a good job lined up if it doesnt come back. I do hope I get it though! Good luck to all of you.

BTW when do you leave? I'm out 20130403

I don't have a scheduled ship date yet, still have to go for what I hope is my final consult tomorrow morning at MEPS. Fingers crossed I get the OK, but I'm pretty sure I will.

April, good luck! And good luck on getting the Nuke rating! Keep us posted.

cakers00 · 12-09-2012, 10:30 AM

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Originally Posted by KavuRider

I don't have a scheduled ship date yet, still have to go for what I hope is my final consult tomorrow morning at MEPS. Fingers crossed I get the OK, but I'm pretty sure I will.

April, good luck! And good luck on getting the Nuke rating! Keep us posted.

I'll keep you updated! Keep us updated on yours as well.

prop827 · 12-10-2012, 03:46 PM

It depends on your age, but in general age waivers are some of the easiest to get in the Nuke world. There are actually quite a lot of nukes with age waivers, and there's never harm in trying anyways, right? If you want it, go for it!

cakers00 · 12-10-2012, 06:15 PM

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Originally Posted by prop827

It depends on your age, but in general age waivers are some of the easiest to get in the Nuke world. There are actually quite a lot of nukes with age waivers, and there's never harm in trying anyways, right? If you want it, go for it!

I have been told by most people (at MEPS and in the recruiting office) that the age waiver for nuke is one of the harder to get and that even a 26 yr is hard to get one for. Yes I am going to try...if I dont get it then it's fine b/c I am still joining the Navy :D

KavuRider · 12-16-2012, 10:32 AM

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Originally Posted by prop827

It depends on your age, but in general age waivers are some of the easiest to get in the Nuke world. There are actually quite a lot of nukes with age waivers, and there's never harm in trying anyways, right? If you want it, go for it!

I think I am going to try for it anyways, just like you said, no harm in giving it a shot. I have been fascinated by it since my recruiter mentioned it during our first meeting. Doing tons of research and reading all I can, pros and cons.

I am enlisting a bit later than most people, but I have decided that I am lacking a challenge in life and I feel that Nuclear Power School would be one heck of a challenge.

I'm currently waiting for my medical waiver to come back - this past Monday I went in to see a civilian doctor for a private consult for my shoulder, he passed me with flying colors, so now I'm just waiting to hear the official word back from MEPS. Hopefully I get a response before everything shuts down for the holidays.

sweetmtn · 12-16-2012, 07:55 PM

Dont count on getting a response back from MEPS this quick! It took about 2 weeks for my son!

KavuRider · 12-17-2012, 08:43 AM

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Originally Posted by sweetmtn

Dont count on getting a response back from MEPS this quick! It took about 2 weeks for my son!

oh I understand, believe me! My recruiter has been pretty good about getting a prompt response so far, so I am being optimistic!

not counting on anything.

LT Guppy · 12-16-2012, 08:44 PM

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Originally Posted by KavuRider

I'm currently waiting for my medical waiver to come back - this past Monday I went in to see a civilian doctor for a private consult for my shoulder, he passed me with flying colors, so now I'm just waiting to hear the official word back from MEPS. Hopefully I get a response before everything shuts down for the holidays.

Once the paperwork was actually submitted, it took about 3 weeks to be approved.

12-08-2012, 09:34 PM	#1
cakers00 Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Cleveland, TN Posts: 93 Rep Power: 0	I am a female 28 yr old. I scored a 96 on the asvab and my line scores were high enough to not have to take the NAPT. I also have a bachelors degree in biology/enviro science. I just signed 2 weeks ago as AECF. My recruiter and the chief are pushing for me to go Nuke and it is my number one choice. Although they both said it is not likely I will get the waiver, they figured it does not hurt to put in for it. I have a good job lined up if it doesnt come back. I do hope I get it though! Good luck to all of you. BTW when do you leave? I'm out 20130403

12-10-2012, 03:46 PM	#4
prop827 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 633 Rep Power: 0	It depends on your age, but in general age waivers are some of the easiest to get in the Nuke world. There are actually quite a lot of nukes with age waivers, and there's never harm in trying anyways, right? If you want it, go for it!

12-16-2012, 07:55 PM	#7
sweetmtn Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: N. CA Posts: 3,792 Rep Power: 0	Dont count on getting a response back from MEPS this quick! It took about 2 weeks for my son!