04/02/2007 academy list

[CHPUSMC]

I'm in. I recieved my letter today in the mail. See you all there.

Semper Fi

[pilotpoper]

Awsome! I was waiting for the first letter to be opened. Now everybody is going to camping out bye the mailbox.

[mb116]

I've been camping out for the last week. Requiring phone calls from any family members who may check the mail while I am at work.

Today was 3 weeks exactly, and no letter. :confused:

[Boomer]

I'm in. I recieved my letter today in the mail. See you all there.

Semper Fi

How long since your psych?

[pilotpoper]

My psych was on Jan 17 2007. How about yours.

[Boomer]

My psych was on Jan 17 2007. How about yours.

My oral psych was at the end of Nov. Haven't received anything from the state or Hiring Unit in a bad way, just my letter stating I cleared my medical.

[GoFasterDammit]

I recieved my letter today also. See you guys there!

[mb116]

My psych was on Jan 17 2007. How about yours.

Mine was on the 17th of January as well.

[CHPUSMC]

I'm in. I recieved my letter today in the mail. See you all there.

Semper Fi

How long since your psych?

Mid Nov for psych

[pilotpoper]

Greetings, for those of you who have received there letter for the April class. What type of QAP scores did you receive.

Thanks.

[beaver]

:biggrin: I'M IN! I got my packet today..."You have been selected to report to the California Highway Patrol Academy for Cadet, CHP, training."

Woo Hoo, Finally. :biggrin: :biggrin: :biggrin:

Congratulations to those who will be joining me. Does anyone live near the Central Coast area?

btw..my QAP score was 93 I believe and my Psych was back in November.

[mremmaye]

Wow! Alot has been going on since the last time I posted. I recieved my packet as well yesterday. I see you guys at 7am April 2nd!!

[knoxstar18]

From the looks of things, it took a few months to get "the packet" from CHP after the oral. I'm starting to wonder if I will make it April 2nd like my BI told me considering I haven't had my oral psych yet (waiting to make an appt). I guess the only thing I can do is keep my fingers crossed. Is there anyone else in my situation waiting to get in this April that hasn't had their psych yet? Any feedback is appreciated

[mremmaye]

knoxstar18,

Keep your fingers crossed. I was asked to attend CTC-IV-06 just 5 days before it started!

[raemee]

Congrats to those of you who have patiently waited, and endured the process. All the best to you!! :biggrin:

Just curious... how are the invites delivered? US Postal Services, certified mail etc.. ????

[Boomer]

I received my packet today! See everyone there!

[Lovetoscratch]

Anyone from border division received theirs yet. I hope the packets are working their way down to southern cali, hurry up Mr. Postman.. Double time

[raemee]

Anyone from border division received theirs yet. I hope the packets are working their way down to southern cali, hurry up Mr. Postman.. Double time

Hubby got his letter yesterday! We live in So Cal!

All the best to you all!

[goldendog]

From the looks of things, it took a few months to get "the packet" from CHP after the oral. I'm starting to wonder if I will make it April 2nd like my BI told me considering I haven't had my oral psych yet (waiting to make an appt). I guess the only thing I can do is keep my fingers crossed. Is there anyone else in my situation waiting to get in this April that hasn't had their psych yet? Any feedback is appreciated


Had medical close to three weeks ago. Still waiting on appointment for psych. It will be close...

[pilotpoper]

I just received mine. See everyone there.

[knoxstar18]

Goldendog..me and you are on the same boat. Are in norcal?

Congrats to all that received their packets. I can only imagine the feeling :smile:

[dodgers0028]

knoxstar, i was just recomended by my BI yesterday, He told me upon completing my psych & medical, i would most likely make it to the next class after the the april class. But he said there is always a possibility for april 2nd.

[Run It Back]

From the looks of things, it took a few months to get "the packet" from CHP after the oral. I'm starting to wonder if I will make it April 2nd like my BI told me considering I haven't had my oral psych yet (waiting to make an appt). I guess the only thing I can do is keep my fingers crossed. Is there anyone else in my situation waiting to get in this April that hasn't had their psych yet? Any feedback is appreciated

Exact same boat. Not a problem though because it will just give us more time
to train and condition. I was super pumped up about the speed at which things were moving but this kind of brings it back down to reality. There is still a chance we could make the Apr. date but we wont know it until the day before the Academy starts!!! WOO HOO Now that would be test in how well you can handle stressful situations. No matter because I will be ready to jump if I get the call.

[mball]

Got the packet yesterday. Good luck to everyone for these last few weeks of prep. See you all there.

[beaver]

If you got a packet this week I'm sure your head is buzzing with anticipation about the upcoming academy! How's your physical conditioning? It would be great to figure out a way to get to know each other a bit better before we go to the academy together. I know its going to be tough so it would help to have some friends to go through it with.

I just did a half marathon on Sunday at an 8:15 pace and I run regularly so I feel good about the running part, I just need to work on my sit-ups/push-ups/pull-ups. I need to get some boots too! =)

(future Cadet) Beaver

(don't laugh...too hard)

[WHTMAN]

Congrats to everyone who is on the list! I hope to be on one of those list someday soon!!

[knoxstar18]

knoxstar, i was just recomended by my BI yesterday, He told me upon completing my psych & medical, i would most likely make it to the next class after the the april class. But he said there is always a possibility for april 2nd.

I actually had my final in Jan and completed my medical 2 weeks ago. So this is what I am thinking: I'll get the appt within the next few days, show up, get it done, wait, then hopefully get the packet before April 2. My BI said I would be going on that date (granted I pass the oral) but like some have said before..you never know, I might get the call 48 hours before it starts. But thats worse case scenario of course. Until then, I'll continue on as usual.

[paulmc71]

i'm in CTC IV-06, border division and i received my packet 13 before Dec. 11.
don't give up hope.

[mball]

I actually had my final in Jan and completed my medical 2 weeks ago. So this is what I am thinking: I'll get the appt within the next few days, show up, get it done, wait, then hopefully get the packet before April 2. My BI said I would be going on that date (granted I pass the oral) but like some have said before..you never know, I might get the call 48 hours before it starts. But thats worse case scenario of course. Until then, I'll continue on as usual.

A local sergeant told me that they sometimes add people up to the beginning of week 2 so I would think you have a very good chance of getting in by April 2nd.

[FPIT]

After quite a long road, I'm headed to the April 2nd academy as well! Looking forward to seeing you all there.

[FastbackJack]

Received my packet today - see everyone there...:smile:

[mb116]

Still no packet for me... I noticed a guy who had his oral psych the same day I did, has already received his packet. Two days later I still have not. Interesting.

[greenhorn]

I took my medical exam two weeks ago. The doctor told me that I passed everything. Still waiting for the psych experience. I hope everything is done with enough time to get into the April academy. I dont care if I have to sleep on a mat in the gym. I cant wait!!!!!!

[jaysix]

I have been scheduled to have my oral pysch on 2-27-07. I'm not sure if I will make to the academy this time, but I am hoping to. Good luck to all.

[beaver]

Things are always changing but I had my psych on Nov 13 and wasn't able to get into the Dec 11th Academy. I just received notice I passed last week when I got my packet for this April's Academy. So you may be waiting a long time to find out if you passed the psych interview.

So far I know 11 people heading to the academy in April! :razz:

[Rmaroon01]

Things are always changing but I had my psych on Nov 13 and wasn't able to get into the Dec 11th Academy. I just received notice I passed last week when I got my packet for this April's Academy. So you may be waiting a long time to find out if you passed the psych interview.

So far I know 11 people heading to the academy in April! :razz:

Congrats Beaver!!!!!!!

[beaver]

So far the following have posted that they are heading to the April Academy...
Beaver
Boomer
CHPUSMC
FastbackJack
FPIT
Go Faster Dammit
mball
mremmaye
pilotpoper
raemee
Did I miss anyone? Anyone live near the Central Coast? :idea: Let's help each other prepare for this!

[pilotpoper]

So far the following have posted that they are heading to the April Academy...
Beaver
Boomer
CHPUSMC
FastbackJack
FPIT
Go Faster Dammit
mball
mremmaye
pilotpoper
raemee
Did I miss anyone? Anyone live near the Central Coast? :idea: Let's help each other prepare for this!

Beaver, I'm up in the Bay Area. If anyone up here would like to help each other, please let me know.

[mremmaye]

pilotpoper, sent you a PM.

[Boomer]

So far the following have posted that they are heading to the April Academy...
Beaver
Boomer
CHPUSMC
FastbackJack
FPIT
Go Faster Dammit
mball
mremmaye
pilotpoper
raemee
Did I miss anyone? Anyone live near the Central Coast? :idea: Let's help each other prepare for this!

I live in the Central Valley about a hour south of Fresno.

[board_in_co]

I will also be attending the April 2nd academy! I don't have to tell any of you how long the road was; so glad to finally make it in!

[mball]

So far the following have posted that they are heading to the April Academy...
Beaver
Boomer
CHPUSMC
FastbackJack
FPIT
Go Faster Dammit
mball
mremmaye
pilotpoper
raemee
Did I miss anyone? Anyone live near the Central Coast? :idea: Let's help each other prepare for this!


Hey Beaver that sounds like a great idea. I'd love to compare training notes, hit the gym, or whatever else. My running times are improving every day but I'm still struggling with the pull ups. Anybody got a good routine?

[FPIT]

Hey I'm up in the bay area as well, if anyone is interested in hitting the gym, running, etc...

[board_in_co]

Hey Beaver that sounds like a great idea. I'd love to compare training notes, hit the gym, or whatever else. My running times are improving every day but I'm still struggling with the pull ups. Anybody got a good routine?



Luckily I don't have a problem with pull-ups. But runnning, on the other hand, is NOT my strength. I'm battling through sore ankles and shins...mainly the sides of my shins and upper ankles. I have been running 3 miles between 25 and 26 minutes 4 to 5 days a week. What has everyone else been doing? Any suggestions on the pain?

[CHPUSMC]

Luckily I don't have a problem with pull-ups. But runnning, on the other hand, is NOT my strength. I'm battling through sore ankles and shins...mainly the sides of my shins and upper ankles. I have been running 3 miles between 25 and 26 minutes 4 to 5 days a week. What has everyone else been doing? Any suggestions on the pain?

Maybe M W F on running may help and give some recoup time. 3+ miles is what I run on those days.

On a sad note I broke the branch that I have done pullups on for the past 10 years :cry:. Now I need to find a new place where I can do pullups.

[beaver]

I've been running 5-7 miles at an 8 minute/mile pace. I did a half marathon on sunday (13 miles) at that same pace. I've been doing marathons and triathlons for a few years now so the running shouldn't be a problem, I'm just working my core a lot and building arm strength doing push-ups and pull-ups.

[chopstixx]

Recieved my packet on 2/10/07. For the curious my psych was on 1/22/07 and had my medical done about 10 days prior.

[Lovetoscratch]

Got my packet late today. See you guys April 2........

[mremmaye]

Congrats Lovetoscratch! It has been a long road hasn't it?!

[Lovetoscratch]

Yes indeed, my nails were almost gone..

[Boomer]

Got my packet late today. See you guys April 2........

Glad too hear you finally got your packet!! I was beginning to wonder.:think:
Congrats!!

[mb116]

I'm going insane.. If I had hair, I would be tearing it out this very moment.

[board_in_co]

I'm going insane.. If I had hair, I would be tearing it out this very moment.


I know exactly how you feel! I finally called my BI when it was about 8 weeks after my psych; just to ask if it was normal that I hadn't heard anything. He called Sacramento and they said I was cleared, but that they have been very backed up with trying to get so many people in this class (240!). I ended up getting my packet about a week later. So it was about 9 weeks after my psych interview.

[Boomer]

I know exactly how you feel! I finally called my BI when it was about 8 weeks after my psych; just to ask if it was normal that I hadn't heard anything. He called Sacramento and they said I was cleared, but that they have been very backed up with trying to get so many people in this class (240!). I ended up getting my packet about a week later. So it was about 9 weeks after my psych interview.

I very curious as to see if the Hiring Unit can fill this class of 240?:think: I guess we'll see April 2nd.

[mball]

I know exactly how you feel! I finally called my BI when it was about 8 weeks after my psych; just to ask if it was normal that I hadn't heard anything. He called Sacramento and they said I was cleared, but that they have been very backed up with trying to get so many people in this class (240!). I ended up getting my packet about a week later. So it was about 9 weeks after my psych interview.

That is exactly what happened with me.

[mb116]

FINALLY!!! Got my packet today, see you guys on April 2nd!!

[Boomer]

FINALLY!!! Got my packet today, see you guys on April 2nd!!

It's funny how you and pilotpoper had your psychs on the same day but you got yours a week later. I bet that got you thinking huh.:think: Congrats on getting your invite! See you April 2nd!

[mb116]

It's funny how you and pilotpoper had your psychs on the same day but you got yours a week later. I bet that got you thinking huh.:think: Congrats on getting your invite! See you April 2nd!

Ohh, you have no idea... I can handle the waiting.. I've been doing that the whole process but that really had me thinking. Can't wait to meet you guys. Maybe we should all show up with tiny mohawks so we can recognize each other! :lol:

Things just got extremely real.. Its still a surreal feeling..

I don't know about everyone else but I am 21 years old. Graduation will be just over a month before I turn 22 and this is going to be a great experience for me, I can't wait.

Good luck everyone!

[WJG27]

I have waited a long time for this. I will enter the academy on April 2nd coming from the Merced area. Anyone care to train along with me? If your close enough that is. I look forward to hustling with all of you that were so honored to be selected. C-ya there.

"Me quit.......after they drag me out by my ankles!"

[Onthejob]

Just got my packet to the April academy yesterday (Feb 16), the postmark says it was sent out on the 16th:biggrin: . Had my psych oral January 31. It took me exactly 16 days to get my letter.

I'm from the Sacramento area. See ya'll there.

[CadetCandidate]

I received my packet last Friday and I am happy to say that I will be attending this upcoming academy. This was my first time through the hiring process and it has been a long road so far but it is definitely not going to get any easier. I am looking forward to meeting all of you at the academy, if you haven't been working out I would suggest starting NOW, we are just some of the fortunate ones who were able to receive a month+ advance notice to attending so lets use this time wisely. I could only imagine how fast this last month is going to go. Good luck to everyone who have been accepted and to those still waiting!!

[Onthejob]

Faxed in my acceptance paperwork over the weekend, called today to verify it was received. Was suprised how easy the office made it. Seemed like she had my paperwork in hand because she knew already knew who I was. Smooth like creamy peanut butter.

[dw]

Faxed in my acceptance paperwork over the weekend, called today to verify it was received. Was suprised how easy the office made it. Seemed like she had my paperwork in hand because she knew already knew who I was. Smooth like creamy peanut butter."She" is one of the most locked-on non-uniformed members of this department and everyone in the application process owes props to her.

[Onthejob]

"She" is one of the most locked-on non-uniformed members of this department and everyone in the application process owes props to her.

"She" said her name was xxxx. I was remiss in referring to her as "she". :doh:

[dw]

"She" said her name was xxxx. I was remiss in referring to her as "she". :doh:I removed her name in the previous post as we generally do not post specific names here, but yes -- that is who I was referring to. She deals with hundreds of applicants and manages to know everyone by name (along with your status). Very impressive.

[Onthejob]

I removed her name in the previous post as we generally do not post specific names here, but yes -- that is who I was referring to. She deals with hundreds of applicants and manages to know everyone by name (along with your status). Very impressive.
thanks

[LadyCadet]

I just did my CVST yesterday and am still waiting to do my final background interview, Medical and Psy interview. The April class is getting closer and I don't think I'll be done with everything by then. Does any one know the next academy date after the Arplil 2nd one?

[HippieChip]

June 18, 2007 then October 15, 2007

[RPoynter]

The people going through testing now and March means that they would be accepted into the June class?

[snowdog]

The people going through testing now and March means that they would be accepted into the June class?

They will? Even if their background, medical or psych are not completed by then? Thats quite a promise to make all these folks.

[Shon29]

Best of luck and remember, the first two-three weeks are the toughest. After that, just pay attention, try not to stand out, and you will be driving a black and white in no time!

[CHPUSMC]

try not to stand out,

1 1/2 months into Marine Corps boot camp I was snagged by one of my drill instructors while running to the head (bathroom). I asked me in a semi-polite tone "WHO THE F@## ARE YOU AND WHY ARE YOU IN MY SQUAD BAY!!!" I tried to tell him that I was assigned to that Platoon and this was my correct squad bay. The senior drill instructor had to come out and tell the other hat that I was a recruit in his platoon. So, long story short, the drill instructor "Got to know me" on the quarterdeck for approx 45 min or as he put it "Until I get tired"

Moral of the story... it's ok to stand out a little bit but only enough to let you safely travel to and from the bathroom.

[Onthejob]

CHPUSMC,

When were you in, and where were you...nevermind. I should probably shoot you a PM instead. Stand bye...

[jyk]

Just received my packet for the April 2nd academy today. Looking forward to seeing everyone that will be attending!:smile: Hope everyone is out training and studying the materials that was given to us ahead of time.

jyk

[ruda001]

Just received my packet for the April 2nd academy today. Looking forward to seeing everyone that will be attending!:smile: Hope everyone is out training and studying the materials that was given to us ahead of time.

jyk
When was your med. and psyc?

[jyk]

When was your med. and psyc?
I had my med. and psyc. back in Oct of 06. It took a while for me to receive my packet because I was told by my BI to wait for med. office to contact me for my post operation letter from my doctor for my surgery. I contacted the med. office last week because I thought it was strange that I been waiting for over 3 month for the med. office to contact me. The med. office said that they been waiting for my post op. letter this whole time. So I faxed my post op. letter on 02/22 and received my packet on 03/01. If I took my BI advice I would of waited forever for a letter from SPB that would of never arrive.

jyk

[Spartan27]

Whoo Hoo!!! I'm in too, I just received my invite today. I'll see everyone bright and early on Monday morning. :biggrin: In the meantime, it's back to situps, pull ups, pushups, and a good dose of running. :redface:

[Sugiv]

Just got my packet today... cya at the April class.
- out of the Golden Gate Div.

[FlyWhiteGuy]

Very cool forum, my wife found it while looking for what boots I should use for the Academy.

April 2nd Academy bound...... received packet 2 weeks ago after applying for the second time....failed psych 1st time, DQ'd for a year, now I'm in. QAP = 95 both times (sans military bonus). Two and a half years after first applying, I can't wait!!!!!!

I run McKinley Park downtown MWF evenings if anyone in Sacramento wants to run. PM me.

[beaver]

Congradulations!

So 21 academy bound folks have posted to this thread alone! Looks like were in for a seriously crowded academy. People have said they are trying to get 240 people! Looking at the numbers they've had for past academy classes that number seems very high. :shock:

[bts80]

I also just received my packet today. I’m looking forward to working with all that have come down this same long road, and I will see you on April 2nd.

[quaylie]

Hey guys..I'm new to the forums...I've been in the hiring process since September of 05...when i took my written..did the P.A.T. in November 05 and had my QAP just after that in December...I got my results for the Q.A.P. in Mid-January 06 if I remember..and I passed the Q.A.P. with an 80. Doesn't sound too normal from what I've read. I finally received my conditional commitment for hire in July 06..and was contacted by my B.I. a couple months after that. I believe I had my VSTA(not sure if that's the correct acronym) in November and was notified by my BI of Background clearance on December 1st. I did my medical in late December if I remember and was almost DQ'd in January by my BI..but after meeting with his superior, I was told they were going to continue to push me through..I just had my Oral Psych on February 23rd, 07. I am awaiting the results and thought I was on track for the April academy, but now I'm not sure. Does anybody have an approximation of how long it takes to get your results back if you failed Psych? Does it come quicker than if you passed?..the anticipation is finally getting to me, it's been a really long road...and I'm hoping I see some of you in April..or June. Also, since I never got any word back on my Medical..does that mean I passed if I was cleared to do my Oral Psych? ..Any feedback would be appreciated.

[Onthejob]

I don't know how long a cut-and-dried medical clearance takes, but it took me about two or three months due to a pre-existing service connected "disability". It took me about six weeks from the time they cleared me medically to the time I had my psych oral. Then it only took 16 days to get my invitation to the academy.

As far as the psych oral turnaround time goes: I don't think it matters if you passed or failed. They decide your case and send you a letter. I doubt they sit on the cases that failed and send out the ones who pass or vice versa. They just decide one way or the other and send the letter.

Be patient because if you haven't received your medical letter yet, you still have a little time before you’re scheduled (I got a phone call, and others in the forum have said they got one too). Based on my experience, and others posted here, you might have a few more weeks to PT before the June academy. Of course, you could make it into the April academy, after all stranger things have happened.

Good luck!!

[VQ209]

I just received my packet early this morning.:biggrin: I was starting to think it was never going to get here. It feels like it's been a long wait since I first sent off my application, but I know it will be well worth the wait. See everyone there on Monday morning.

[SpeedyP]

Congrats to those of you going in April :biggrin:! My question is does the letter come in the mail or is it hand delivered to your door step? I know I have scared the mail man a few times by now...The waiting is getting to me :hitwall:. A little over three weeks left for some of you to train!

[VQ209]

I've been stalking the mailman as well for the past three weeks, I'm sure he thinks I'm a little weird by now but whatever. Anyways my packet was delivered by California Overnight and was dropped at my doorstep. Not sure if thats how they all go out though.

[Lovetoscratch]

I received mine through standard delivery, I guess they'll leave it in your mailbox if there's room. Description- Manila Envelope:cool:

[FlyWhiteGuy]

I received mine through standard delivery, I guess they'll leave it in your mailbox if there's room. Description- Manila Envelope:cool:
Ditto..... Two and a half weeks after my Psych.

However, my rejection letter that I got a year and a half ago was a small white envelope :cry: So pray for a large manila envelope!! :biggrin: