propcircles
New Member
In response to a frequently asked but never answered question on here, I thought I would let you guys know that geo-pref's on your *original* application DO matter.
During the panels, your entire application from ASAP is looked through. If those people who are selecting applicants determine that you show any inkling of interest in a "focus facility" (one that is grossly understaffed), they may select you for that facility.
*My* conclusion here, based on this info, is that listing "throughout the nation" is *less* effective than listing specific states. Example: You put VA and NC on the geo-pref email, but you already listed NY on your application. If they can fill VA and NC easier than NY, then you will probably get NY. Had you listed "throughout the nation" you would have either got VA, NC, or nothing at all.
This info is based on 2+ months of contacting everyone but santa claus trying to figure out this ridiculous process. It's not *specific* information as specificity goes, but it is credible. Basically, there is no hard/fast rule to any of it, which is why it's so difficult to get any answers or know anything for sure.
During the panels, your entire application from ASAP is looked through. If those people who are selecting applicants determine that you show any inkling of interest in a "focus facility" (one that is grossly understaffed), they may select you for that facility.
*My* conclusion here, based on this info, is that listing "throughout the nation" is *less* effective than listing specific states. Example: You put VA and NC on the geo-pref email, but you already listed NY on your application. If they can fill VA and NC easier than NY, then you will probably get NY. Had you listed "throughout the nation" you would have either got VA, NC, or nothing at all.
This info is based on 2+ months of contacting everyone but santa claus trying to figure out this ridiculous process. It's not *specific* information as specificity goes, but it is credible. Basically, there is no hard/fast rule to any of it, which is why it's so difficult to get any answers or know anything for sure.