ROTP 2011-2012

[pudd13]

Tips for mental math? Practice! You probably don't want to do too much mental math on your CFAT though, I would rely more on knowing how to do the math on paper without a calculator. Addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and basic algebra. Tips for that? Practice!! Pick up a grade 9 or 10 text book, and do some of the problems in there. Even a grade 8 textbook would help in my opinion. People with 95% in calc 12 can go in and do poorly on the math part, just because they totally forgot how to do math on paper, and they forgot how to deal with simple algebra problems.

 

[nairna]

Pudd13 is right. Know how to do the math problems on paper, once you master that, mental math should be easier for you to do, though sticking with the paper provided in the room is probably best.

 

[nairna]

Hey everyone,

Update. I have my medical at 1000 followed by my interview at 1330 tomorrow November 24th. I am looking forward to it. I love talking to people and demonstrating my abilities so this will be my time to shine. I will post when I get home tomorrow how it went.

How is everyone else doing?

 

[pudd13]

Good luck nairna!

I am still waiting on word of when I will be scheduled for ACS. In the mean time, its been lots of working out and running, and of course school and work.

On a side note; my 2nd job choice, Engineering Officer, is now listed as an "In Demand" trade on the Canadian Forces website, so I am kind of happy to hear that. I am not sure if this will have any bearing on my chances, but for some reason I feel it will, in a positive way.

 

[Thousand]

For what it's worth, the tip about getting a math ten or nine textbook is the best. I bombed that part of the cfat because like someone said about the 95 in calc, I was relying on my calculator too much and it bit me in the butt. I'm currently taking math 11 again for this reason and trying not to use a calculator. Just this last month has helped me tremendously and the minor setback made me reassess my priorities and made me realize how much I want this.

It's focussed my determination and now I know what I'm working for, which has never happened before now. I worked cause my parents told me to, but now that I know what that is, it makes everything else that doesn't matter fade away. My mother says that it probably was the best thing that happened to me, and I agree entirely. I guess what I'm getting at is that even if you don't make it the first time, make the beat out if your situation and take advantage of the extra time to make yourself a more competitive applicant.

On a side note, I wonder if I should start the 2012-2013 thread ;D

Edited because many typing errors occur on an iPhone ;D

 

[trampbike]

I am still waiting on word of when I will be scheduled for ACS.

At least you got your CAPPS (I did not receive anything yet)... Did they mail it to you right after the blood tests and ECG?

 

[pudd13]

They tried to get me one right after my interview when I was in the CFRC. They couldn't find any, but they told me they would send me one within a week. My interview was on the Tuesday, and I got it on the Friday (and Remembrance Day was on the Thursday, so they must have sent it out the morning after my interview). I know you are supposed to have it at least two weeks before ACS, and if you haven't had it for that long, I think they will actually send you back home upon arrival at ACS, so that you have a proper chance to study. Although, I have also heard some stories of people not getting the package at all, and arriving at Trenton without knowing that they needed the CAPPS booklet. I would suggest you call the person who interviewed you, or your CFRC, if you haven't already, especially if you have finished your blood test, ECG, and advanced eye testing, just to see if they forgot to send it, or to see if it got lost in the mail.

 

[Dou You]

At least you got your CAPPS (I did not receive anything yet)... Did they mail it to you right after the blood tests and ECG?

Just a heads up that it is actually CAPSS (Canadian Automated Pilot Selection System).  Wouldn't want you to receive the Canadian Association of Probable Porn Stars booklet instead  ;D.

Sorry, I had to do it...it just came to me as soon as I saw it. But good luck in Trenton when you go! You'll have a  great time.

 

[X2012]

Yeah, good luck for Trenton. You'll learn something there no matter what the outcome.

 

[nairna]

Well I finished my interview and medical today at around 1600 and everything went fairly smoothly. My only hiccup was that I need a letter from my doctor about my lung that collapsed six years ago, they need to make sure I'm medically fit and that any of the possible things I may do in training, specialized training, or deployment won't cause any further risks. Besides that though the medical was fairly straight forward. The funny duck walk thing has fun, and the doctor was very, very nice, a former MARS officer himself, so we chatted a little bit about that and his kids and university, all very good. My interview was very nerve wracking while I was being asked the questions. I can usually read peoples responses but I couldn't get anything and I was getting a little uncomfortable and was beginning to doubt my abilities. I did not let up though and stuck with my strategy and when it was over I was told it was one of the best interviews he's conducted! That felt good. So I just need to get that medical file into the CFRC and then the waiting officially begins. My only concern is that as I posted before my CFAT scores are not that incredible so I loose competitive edge there but I was told that my high school marks were alright and I get "bonus" points for having completed university courses already. I'm hoping for the best.

Hope everything is going well with everyone else, and that all you pilot applicants (seems to be a lot!) do well in your ACS.

 

[PrairieBoy]

Got a set of math assignments back today. 6.5 out of 7 possible marks, or 92%. If I keep this momentum up, my marks transcript will look much better to RMC Admissions ;D. So far, it looks like I'll be doing my CFAT rewrite in late January or early February. Hopefully still early enough that they can accept me with my revised marks.

And if not, I was also accepted to a few civvie universities and can go to them through ROTP.

 

[Rogo]

Collapsed lung? Jesus, did you get stabbed or something?

 

[pudd13]

HA! It certainly is CAPSS. It is good news that you nailed the interview nairna, great job. And keep up the math marks PraireBoy, you are definitely on the right track for success.

I am getting very excited for Trenton. I am excited to be able to prove myself, but I am also excited to get a real idea of what I might be doing in the future. At this point, I am pretty confident and sure my future will be at RMC, but as it stands right now, I have no idea what I will be doing for a career in the future. I am just excited to finally know, and be able to get excited for that one job. I am still hoping it is going to be pilot though, but even so, I would still just like to know.

 

[nairna]

Rogo, no lol, I was not stabbed. It was spontaneous, it had no direct cause.

 

[trampbike]

Just a heads up that it is actually CAPSS (Canadian Automated Pilot Selection System).  Wouldn't want you to receive the Canadian Association of Probable Porn Stars booklet instead  ;D.

Sorry, I had to do it...it just came to me as soon as I saw it. But good luck in Trenton when you go! You'll have a  great time.

Thanks for the correction.

I called my CFRC today and my file in in Toronto right now. This is where they evaluate the medical "air factor". Pilot of course need the air factor "1". I'm a bit worried since I had a little problem with my back. I was cleared by my physiatrist and this problem doesn't limit me in any way, but it is still something I wish was not in my file!
I was told it's only once the medical file is evaluated in Toronto that I'll get a call to schedule ASC.

 

[JRBond]

I was wondering if anyone else is CTing into ROTP, I put in my DMilC7 over a month ago when I submitted my ROTP questionnaire, and can't move forward the ROTP process until my CT is approved. Anyone else having this issue?

 

[pudd13]

Ahh yes trampbike that would make sense. That is unfortunate. Hopefully that all blows over nicely and you can be on to Trenton to move on to the next stage.

 

[2010newbie]

Thanks for the correction.

I called my CFRC today and my file in in Toronto right now. This is where they evaluate the medical "air factor". Pilot of course need the air factor "1". I'm a bit worried since I had a little problem with my back. I was cleared by my physiatrist and this problem doesn't limit me in any way, but it is still something I wish was not in my file!
I was told it's only once the medical file is evaluated in Toronto that I'll get a call to schedule ASC.

You do not get the "1" until after ASC. They have to get the medical info from all the DRDC pokes and prods first....

 

[PrairieBoy]

So, with the schedule of my math course, it looks like I'll rewrite my CFAT in February. You guys think that's still early enough to be accepted?

 

[nairna]

I would check with your local recruiter but your application should be completed by early to mid January.