Happy Holidays everyone! I got a letter in the mail the other day from DCAS, the letter states I have an interview and my fingerprints be taken with regards to promotion to Sergeant. The interview in on the 19th of January. It's for verification of Military Service. Anyone else receive a letter? How many points does Veterans Credit allow? Any info will be much appreciated! BTW, the interview is being held at 1 Center Street.
Devil Dog said
Dec 27, 2011
2.5 points and you can only use them once.
redcons2 said
Dec 28, 2011
Yea I got the same letter. My advice would to be save them for LT or Capt (if you plan to make Lt/Capt that is). I checked that box too but I'm not going to use them on the sgt exam. Big thing is 2.5 points that can only be used ONCE. So make them count.
daddyboots said
Dec 28, 2011
Thanks for the info fellas, 2.5 points makes all the difference..I am considering the Lt. Exam. Best of luck to you both.
GhettoGunslinger said
Dec 28, 2011
What did you guys score? I at about a 90 with medals and long points. I believe I didnt check the box claiming my vet points. Will I still be notified if I didnt check the box claiming them? I live in Suffolk, so I assume Id get the letter a day after the City guys do
Devil Dog said
Dec 28, 2011
Not sure if you will get the letter or not. The phone # on the form is 212-669-3048. I'm at a 93 without the veterans credit.
GhettoGunslinger said
Dec 28, 2011
Devil, Im at a 90 with everything. So makes sense youd get one before me, that makes me feel a lil better LOL. Good Job Hard Charger. Semper Fi.
40RectorSt said
Dec 28, 2011
I got a raw score of 76 and I recieved my letter today
Suntrust said
Dec 28, 2011
When did they change the points from 5 to 2.5? Anyone have a link, can't seem to find any documentation on DCAS website?
daddyboots said
Dec 28, 2011
I got a 71 with the throw out.. so I may very well take that 2.5 that will boost my overall score to an 81 not including departmentawards. Suntrust, I thought it was 5 points as well, but then I thought maybe that's residential credit (which we no longer can claim). I could not find it either so 2.5 is good enough for me if it indeed is 5 that even better though I doubt it's that much.
daddyboots said
Dec 28, 2011
Sorry overall score should closer to 80.
HIGH600s said
Dec 28, 2011
Save the points for Lt exam. An 80 is a very good score. The lt exam is a lot more competitive.
nycn8tive said
Dec 29, 2011
How many throw outs they had?
-- Edited by nycn8tive on Thursday 29th of December 2011 11:36:15 AM
-- Edited by nycn8tive on Thursday 29th of December 2011 11:36:56 AM
nycn8tive said
Dec 29, 2011
daddyboots wrote:
I got a 71 with the throw out.. so I may very well take that 2.5 that will boost my overall score to an 81 not including departmentawards. Suntrust, I thought it was 5 points as well, but then I thought maybe that's residential credit (which we no longer can claim). I could not find it either so 2.5 is good enough for me if it indeed is 5 that even better though I doubt it's that much.
How many throw outs did they have, I haven't heard anything as of yet?
-- Edited by nycn8tive on Thursday 29th of December 2011 11:37:58 AM
daddyboots said
Dec 29, 2011
I'm assuming question # 97 that grammar question, will get tossed.
nycn8tive said
Dec 29, 2011
daddyboots wrote:
I'm assuming question # 97 that grammar question, will get tossed.
I hear ya...good luck with that. I unfortunately received a 68 and was hoping two questions get thrown out at the least, but they have to be the right 2 questions that I got wrong. I got question #97 correct!
queensfinest said
Dec 29, 2011
Your still in the game maybe they will throw out the ones you need. Good luck ny8
daddyboots said
Dec 30, 2011
I agree Queens, it ain't over just yet. Good luck ny8.
nycn8tive said
Jan 1, 2012
Thanks queen and daddy...I appreciate it..keeping my fingers crossed!
Happy Holidays everyone! I got a letter in the mail the other day from DCAS, the letter states I have an interview and my fingerprints be taken with regards to promotion to Sergeant. The interview in on the 19th of January. It's for verification of Military Service. Anyone else receive a letter? How many points does Veterans Credit allow? Any info will be much appreciated! BTW, the interview is being held at 1 Center Street.
difference..I am considering the Lt. Exam. Best of luck to you both.
How many throw outs they had?
-- Edited by nycn8tive on Thursday 29th of December 2011 11:36:15 AM
-- Edited by nycn8tive on Thursday 29th of December 2011 11:36:56 AM
How many throw outs did they have, I haven't heard anything as of yet?
-- Edited by nycn8tive on Thursday 29th of December 2011 11:37:58 AM
I hear ya...good luck with that. I unfortunately received a 68 and was hoping two questions get thrown out at the least, but they have to be the right 2 questions that I got wrong. I got question #97 correct!