tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6152535984695656521.post209125177994296299..comments2011-08-12T14:22:47.691-10:00brianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00387138537627037829noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6152535984695656521.post-35786149266919339292011-08-05T20:16:50.818-10:002011-08-05T20:16:50.818-10:00thanks for the information,I&#39;ll see if I can verify the info and will update the blog as needed. At one time, I had heard there were 3800 applicants (rather than 3500), so I wonder if will do it....DataDiary.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14095444128761351359noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6152535984695656521.post-68207832419169638772009-07-16T12:18:32.982-10:002009-07-16T12:18:32.982-10:00No one knows for sure when the next selection will be. A good guess is 4-5 years from now.brianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00387138537627037829noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6152535984695656521.post-81632660036833931342009-07-16T11:59:50.543-10:002009-07-16T11:59:50.543-10:00I missed the boat but am a Ph.D. with military flight experience and will want to apply for the next candidate group. Any idea when the next selection process will be?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6152535984695656521.post-21306921035905012812009-03-16T16:52:00.000-10:002009-03-16T16:52:00.000-10:00Rich,<BR/><BR/>Thanks for sharing your story. You're not alone. To get specific feedback on your application, you might want to contact the Astronaut Selection Office in a few months after the current selection process is past. I've heard that they're usually willing to share personal feedback. You might also want to post questions on the AsHos message board, as there are many folks there who have applied multiple times. Good luck!<BR/><BR/>Brianbrianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00387138537627037829noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6152535984695656521.post-23813691328570593962009-03-15T18:54:00.000-10:002009-03-15T18:54:00.000-10:00I just went looking for news on this to see if perhaps the class had been announced and found this blog. It was a difficult decision for me to apply. I have worked on the program for years as an engineer with a master's degree. I don't have illusions about the hazard. But it wound up being something I just had to do. I spoke with people I had worked with and for to ask if they would be willing to be references. I was surprised and heartened by how supportive they were. I got all the paperwork in and Teresa Gomez was very nice about checking to make sure all was in order.<BR/><BR/>And then came a long wait. I didn't advertise among my friends I was doing this. At the end of the day, I didn't want it to be a major topic of discussion. And in December, I began to feel nervous about having heard nothing, so I sent in an email and learned my references should have been pinged if it was going to happen. It was a strangely alone and empty feeling combined with a dose of self doubt as to why I had the nerve to try and the expectation of at least getting to an interview. But my family reminded me of how full my life already is, and that really made a big difference. After all, they were the first ones to support my bid. <BR/><BR/>And I really had to try.<BR/><BR/>It would be easier to try again, I expect. I would, however, like some feedback on what they are looking for and where my application fit and where it fell short.<BR/><BR/>But it does help finding this blog. Thank you for setting it up. <BR/><BR/>-RichAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6152535984695656521.post-17861432750430109492009-02-09T15:30:00.000-10:002009-02-09T15:30:00.000-10:00Hi All,<BR/><BR/>I unfortunately found out several months back that I didn't even make the highly qualified, even with having several people who were in the know looking at my extensive background in medicine, science, prior service Army helicopter pilot (qualified in three airframes), and the list goes on. It was stated I definitely should make it at least to the HQ. It was a bitter pill to swallow when I found out from the Selection Office my application burned up on re-entry and never even got to the HQ. I still can not figure it out. I have come to the conclusion, I probably have a better shot at getting into space if the U.S. and world economies collapse and we turn to space in hopes aliens show-up on our door steps to give us some guidance on next steps on how to get our act together. Then, maybe, I might have a shot. There is always hope.<BR/><BR/>Those of you who have gotten notice you have not progressed, or simply left in the dark, are not alone. We all share in each others pain. I empathize with each of you. What's that ole saying? Misery likes company;-) So, I figure I'd make my first post. I have had time to mourn sufficiently.<BR/><BR/>All the Best to those still in the running. Keep it up:-)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6152535984695656521.post-9336710547267872152009-01-03T15:01:00.000-10:002009-01-03T15:01:00.000-10:00I received a call from Teresa, what the poster on 07-Dec said is correct. If you have not been contacted as of yet by mail stating that you are in the HQ list, you are done. All slots are filled.<BR/><BR/>Hard to say,but, sadly, true.<BR/><BR/>Game over.<BR/><BR/>Sorry.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6152535984695656521.post-8204261273843422212008-12-29T13:42:00.000-10:002008-12-29T13:42:00.000-10:00If, as of today, your references have not been contacted then you will not be called for an interview.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6152535984695656521.post-28352696932961995982008-12-07T21:39:00.000-10:002008-12-07T21:39:00.000-10:00I've posted the interview dates in this blog entry: <A HREF="http://brianshiro.blogspot.com/2008/12/references-and-interview-dates.html" REL="nofollow">http://brianshiro.blogspot.com/2008/12/references-and-interview-dates.html</A>brianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00387138537627037829noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6152535984695656521.post-83331696877379397912008-12-07T00:31:00.000-10:002008-12-07T00:31:00.000-10:00No news yet, but no news isn't necessarily bad news... at least that's what I'm hoping!brianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00387138537627037829noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6152535984695656521.post-87617965416988599182008-12-02T06:51:00.000-10:002008-12-02T06:51:00.000-10:00Anymore news on your interview?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6152535984695656521.post-54798845313749824512008-11-06T17:43:00.000-10:002008-11-06T17:43:00.000-10:00Thanks Brian. Do you know if everyone goes through a pre-screening medical before an interview?siannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6152535984695656521.post-90707313028809661642008-11-05T16:55:00.000-10:002008-11-05T16:55:00.000-10:00Sian,<BR/><BR/>No, a reference check does not guarantee you for an interview. About 400 will have their references checked, but only about 120 will get interviews. This probably means they primarily use the references (and also the pre-screening medical exams) to narrow the field to get the interviewees.<BR/><BR/>Brianbrianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00387138537627037829noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6152535984695656521.post-29363484947170518212008-11-05T16:52:00.000-10:002008-11-05T16:52:00.000-10:00Hello Everyone,<BR/><BR/><BR/>I just stumbled upon this blog and wish I'd connected with you all earlier. Does anyone know if a reference check actually equates to an interview?Siannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6152535984695656521.post-4709557261401654112008-10-29T14:02:00.000-10:002008-10-29T14:02:00.000-10:00Hi group,<BR/>Brian, thank you for keeping us all up to date with your blog. My references were contacted today and I was asked to take a preliminary physical in my area. No interview yet but this appears to be a first step.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6152535984695656521.post-58708274514063930112008-10-27T10:36:00.000-10:002008-10-27T10:36:00.000-10:00dellazannagj, <BR/>Yes to the reference question. If you read through some of the comments here and on the Astronaut Hopefuls message board, you'll find that at least one person has reported being asked if NASA may contact his references. Another person has reported that the first 50 applicants' references have been contacted so far, and they expect the first interviews to begin Nov 17.brianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00387138537627037829noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6152535984695656521.post-64165710369278076972008-10-27T09:57:00.000-10:002008-10-27T09:57:00.000-10:00Has anyone who said "contact me first, before contacting my supervisor" been contacted? <BR/><BR/>Anyone scheduled for an interview?<BR/><BR/>This whole process has been pretty exciting!<BR/><BR/>Thanks for this blog....dellazannagjhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17379928842965395829noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6152535984695656521.post-41405242732097149422008-10-24T16:18:00.000-10:002008-10-24T16:18:00.000-10:00Wow, I knew the numbers were bad, but seeing them makes me even more nervous. I hope I at least make the 400. What I've got going for me: Ph.D (Ga. Tech.), S.M. (MIT), former Air Force pilot (2,500 hours) and veteran, former NASA aerospace engineer. I hope that's enough ...SteveLhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16536078718301848946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6152535984695656521.post-1388967924784371832008-10-24T02:03:00.000-10:002008-10-24T02:03:00.000-10:00Hey I just heard through the Astronaut Selection Office that they have contacted about 50 applicant's references and will be getting a hold of the rest (400) over the course of this month and November. Interviews will start Nov 17. They said they are overlapping reference requests and interviewee selection. Congrats to you who get your references checked and good luck to everyone else.Danielhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06507978103982396149noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6152535984695656521.post-49400837094999156802008-10-22T21:26:00.000-10:002008-10-22T21:26:00.000-10:00My references got contacted thru mail this past Monday.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6152535984695656521.post-81743699934270816052008-10-19T17:49:00.000-10:002008-10-19T17:49:00.000-10:00I think you're right that references haven't actually been checked yet. Instead, some applicants were contacted if they indicated that was their preference before having references checked.brianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00387138537627037829noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6152535984695656521.post-46294335062341189612008-10-19T17:11:00.000-10:002008-10-19T17:11:00.000-10:00Hi Brian,<BR/>Did anyone's references actually get contacted last week. Or was it folks who said "contact me first, before contacting my supervisor" get called by Teresa G and responding because they know they are on the list of folks whose references are to be contacted. Do you know if any of the references actually got contacted. Did they receive the form letter.<BR/>Best regards.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6152535984695656521.post-6248895169777492372008-10-17T17:54:00.000-10:002008-10-17T17:54:00.000-10:00Brian,<BR/><BR/>Yeah, you do find out in the end. I competed in 2004 before I had my masters...knew I wouldn't make it, but good to get your name up there. I got a nice letter at the end of the process. Hopefully we'll find out where the process stands soon w/ reference notification.<BR/><BR/>Thanks again,<BR/><BR/>TanyaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6152535984695656521.post-75225453147936040882008-10-17T17:36:00.000-10:002008-10-17T17:36:00.000-10:00Tanya,<BR/><BR/>I'm just as much in the dark on that question as you are. Hopefully, someone on the board or a reader of this blog will reply to your question. My reading of Curt's email earlier today was that the ~735 people were or will be notified of their disqualification, but the other 2800 will just have to play the waiting game until the very end. I do know from a conversation with Teresa Gomez that all applicants will be notified if they didn't make the cut after the whole process is complete sometime around April-May 2009.brianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00387138537627037829noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6152535984695656521.post-64712089946978640602008-10-17T16:02:00.000-10:002008-10-17T16:02:00.000-10:00Brian,<BR/><BR/>I received (like most everyone on the boards) the "your application has been accepted, etc..." letter and email. Can you confirm, or have you heard that the supposed 700 or so got a "you were not qualified" letter or email? I know after this point, you won't hear anything till the end, but I'm wanting to know if we really have made some "cut" at this point at least to the 2800 or if the folks who were cut in the initial swag don't know they've been cut. Hope that makes sense! Also, have you heard how far along NASA is in notifying references? Rick jokes about being 399/400, but historically there are several folks on the astronaut hopefuls board who have references contacted and quite a few who get interviewed. <BR/><BR/>Thanks!<BR/><BR/>TanyaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com