Avoid the five biggest mistakes when applying.

Work smarter, not harder and get selected

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If you fail to prepare properly, you will lessen your chances of being selected.

Guide topics with checklist symbols: "The biggest mistake people make in their narrative," "3 crucial questions to ask before applying," "4 key points to consider for your interview."

Your package needs to stand out in order to be selected. Our guide shows you how to structure and build your package and interview so you can apply with confidence.

Meet your coach

William Callaway

William has been leading and coaching for over a decade. He has participated in over a dozen OCS boards and has helped numerous individuals successfully apply. He was a primary candidate on his first and only time applying to OCS. 

As a coach and guide to the OCS process, he knows exactly what it takes to build a package that will impact the board and selection panel. He is sharing his top lessons learned in the Top Five Mistakes to Avoid. 

William’s experience in the private sector, as an enlisted member and now Officer, will give you the edge you need to apply to OCS successfully.

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William Callaway