Interview Success!!!

I had my long-awaited interview for my commissioning package today and I honestly don't think it could have gone much better! I was given good info beforehand that the individual interviewing me would be nice and easy to talk to, and he was exactly that. From the get-go I felt at-ease somewhat because he didn't make it like a grilling, but more a nice conversation. I think I was honest and candid with my responses, and I think he liked what I had to say. I even made him laugh (pretty hard actually) a few times so that's always a great sign!! I had well-thought-out questions for him at the end which I got the impression that they impressed him, and I think I closed the interview very professionally and thoughtfully. Overall, I'm super happy and excited because I know I gave this my 100% best shot. I may not have been the ideal candidate from an educational background standpoint, but I think my strong letters of recommendation and great interview will put me at the front of the pack (at least I hope they do).

I don't think there are many others that I'm up against, it seemed like only a handful, so that's always good. He also said that it will be a fast turn-around if I'm selected. I'll find out in a couple weeks, at the beginning of February (good or bad), and if it is me that's selected, it's likely that I'll be out of here in March! Depending on class availability at Commissioned Officer's Training (COT) of course. He's hoping to get the new selectee in the March COT class, then on to Wright-Patterson in OH for the actual Physiologist school by July. Then the best part, he's aiming for the new Physiologist to go to Pensacola, FL for their first assignment! What a sweet deal!! I'm just so excited and optimistic at this point, and I really hope to get good news in a couple weeks. If not, I'll just keep trying and hopefully one day that glass slipper will fit! =)