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Post by sealaw90 on Sept 27, 2016 11:03:09 GMT -5
Safe travels pubdef and glad it's over.
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Post by Lawesome on Sept 27, 2016 11:40:30 GMT -5
I do have a bit of a WAG about when you will have your SI. We know the time was scheduled automatically when you picked the day you'd take the examination. I think it just started with the first available time starting at 7 (or 7:30) and filled to 4:30. So if you were quick to schedule it's likely you have something in the morning. I think it showed how many spaces were left when I signed up. I base this on common sense and empirical evidence. When they passed out our appointment notice after testing concluded they spelled last names. They started with the last times and worked down to the earliest. It wasn't alphabetically based. So if you are curious about if you'll be morning or later think back to how many were signed up when you did. Anyone else notice this too? I had the same WAG earlier! I'm curious to see if there is any truth to it. It'd be nice to think there is some sort of method to their madness.
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Post by sophie22 on Sept 27, 2016 12:00:50 GMT -5
I also signed up at midnight, and had the first SI time of the day which was 8:15am. (Note that 8:15am was the first time slot on my particular day, but the notice indicates that interviews may start before then).
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Post by rose1022 on Sept 27, 2016 12:22:56 GMT -5
I am aware of what the notice says but thought I read something contrary on the Board. Thank you for your response. I certainly do not want to violate any confidentiality involved in the process.
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Post by bayou on Sept 27, 2016 12:36:35 GMT -5
I do have a bit of a WAG about when you will have your SI. We know the time was scheduled automatically when you picked the day you'd take the examination. I think it just started with the first available time starting at 7 (or 7:30) and filled to 4:30. So if you were quick to schedule it's likely you have something in the morning. I think it showed how many spaces were left when I signed up. I base this on common sense and empirical evidence. When they passed out our appointment notice after testing concluded they spelled last names. They started with the last times and worked down to the earliest. It wasn't alphabetically based. So if you are curious about if you'll be morning or later think back to how many were signed up when you did. Anyone else notice this too? Oh no! I signed up at midnight as soon as they opened scheduling. I guess I will have to become a morning person in the next two days Complete random scheduling would also account for the non-alphabetical order also. I signed up within the first hour also, so we shall see.
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Post by weisstho on Sept 27, 2016 13:48:35 GMT -5
I also signed up at midnight, and had the first SI time of the day which was 8:15am. (Note that 8:15am was the first time slot on my particular day, but the notice indicates that interviews may start before then). My best guess is that Sophie22 and I were sitting at our respective keyboards at 11:59 pm on the appointed day and zoomed in to register at the GET! - both of us, unknown to the other, selected the same testing and SI dates. We apparently both did register ASAP and were BOTH assigned 8:15 interviews (the first assigned time) on the day we appeared for the Chat. So perhaps, it was based somehow on FIFO.
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Post by brigid23 on Sept 27, 2016 14:05:43 GMT -5
I do have a bit of a WAG about when you will have your SI. We know the time was scheduled automatically when you picked the day you'd take the examination. I think it just started with the first available time starting at 7 (or 7:30) and filled to 4:30. So if you were quick to schedule it's likely you have something in the morning. I think it showed how many spaces were left when I signed up. I base this on common sense and empirical evidence. When they passed out our appointment notice after testing concluded they spelled last names. They started with the last times and worked down to the earliest. It wasn't alphabetically based. So if you are curious about if you'll be morning or later think back to how many were signed up when you did. Anyone else notice this too? Ours were called out by first name, but it wasn't alphabetical. And they gave out the earliest interview times first (which was 8:15 for us, not 7). I had a morning slot, so I didn't stick around to hear how late the slots went.
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Post by usmccol on Sept 27, 2016 14:32:29 GMT -5
Got my "one-week" reminder email today. Same as described above. Staying at Courtyard Marriot the first night, then moving to Embassy Suites Old Town for the second night.
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Post by Phantom on Sept 27, 2016 14:33:45 GMT -5
I'm another midnighter, who will be interested to know. I'm an early bird, but my goodness! J Me too. I say earlier the better. Over and done with.
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Post by usmccol on Sept 27, 2016 14:40:55 GMT -5
For the testing (4 Oct), I'll be wearing a dark burgundy tie with little gold Marine Corps Emblems on it. I'm not superstitious, but I feel good in that tie. If you recognize me, say hello.
Colonel
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Post by weisstho on Sept 27, 2016 15:08:21 GMT -5
For the testing (4 Oct), I'll be wearing a dark burgundy tie with little gold Marine Corps Emblems on it. I'm not superstitious, but I feel good in that tie. If you recognize me, say hello. Colonel So, if I yell " HEY, JARHEAD!!!" you'll know that I'm "hailing" you?
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Post by usmccol on Sept 27, 2016 15:15:46 GMT -5
So long as you yell "Hey, Jarhead, SIR."
Colonel
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Post by weisstho on Sept 27, 2016 15:27:07 GMT -5
Yes, Sir! [Hand Salute!] Two!
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Post by rose1022 on Sept 27, 2016 15:30:57 GMT -5
Thank you Pixie!
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Post by usmccol on Sept 27, 2016 15:35:49 GMT -5
Yes, Sir! [Hand Salute!] Two! Carry on.
Colonel
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DC Testing
Sept 27, 2016 16:43:36 GMT -5
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Post by judgymcjudgypants on Sept 27, 2016 16:43:36 GMT -5
What I NEED to know is whether OPM'S cafeteria offers Dr. Pepper? I believe I will be in need of a medicinal soda, if not a situational beverage.
J
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Post by 71stretch on Sept 27, 2016 18:25:08 GMT -5
What I NEED to know is whether OPM'S cafeteria offers Dr. Pepper? I believe I will be in need of a medicinal soda, if not a situational beverage. J Don't know for sure. To be sure you have it, buy one at the 7-11 across the street before you go into OPM. Then you can get a cup and ice at the cafeteria.
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Post by judgymcjudgypants on Sept 27, 2016 19:35:56 GMT -5
Bonus points for you this time!!!! J
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Post by Pixie on Sept 27, 2016 20:03:21 GMT -5
Bonus points for you this time!!!! J Yes, that was simple and practical advice. Made me smile when you mentioned you had to have a Dr. Pepper. I had a boyfriend once who had a penchant for Dr. Pepper (no, it wasn't Christina's husband). I eventually learned to drink them. No longer drink much Dr. Pepper but the guy and I are still friends. Pixie.
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Post by judgymcjudgypants on Sept 27, 2016 20:51:17 GMT -5
My BFF got me hooked. Dr Pepper was her signature drink.
The morning after I graduated from law school, I woke up to find my car completely decorated in toilet paper and shoe polish. Beside my car in the grass were two empty Dr Pepper cans--every artist signs her work!
J
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