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51 minutes ago, Harlem said:

I passed the medical and was sworn in today. List #118*. I asked the employee who swore me in about the August class. It's not full yet. Doesn't seem like a September class is scheduled. I had to sit quietly for a while to get my blood pressure reading down. If you have white coat hypertension ask them to let you sit for a bit. After five minutes mine was normal. 

and also if you’re muscular or have big arms. They have 2 wraps, you can ask for the larger cuff if you’re reading higher than normal and for sure  it’ll read a tad lower since it’s not squeezing the life out of you.

naturally we’ll be nervous as well, you can always tell the physician you’re a bit nervous so they don’t think you’re about to catch a heart attack.

i have high BP but I was open about it from the start and had my doctors note. They were aware and I was cleared by the doctor.

30 minutes ago, misslo said:

I don't remember the application page, but I think they ask for HS education and college education. On the first disqualification letter they stated I didn't have my DL and That my HS edu was not submitted or evaluated. 

Sounds like you did not meet the NOE requirements which may be why you were not qualified for the list.

2 hours ago, misslo said:

No I didnt even get my official score. A guy from the MTA had called and basically told me I could have sent in a copy of my HS diploma/certificate since i couldnt afford the evaluation. But there was no way to have known that. 

No i did not do PE. He basically said Im off the list. The whole hiring process and rules is arbitrary.

I’m a bit lost? They wouldn’t have known you do not have a HS diploma or equivalent unless you went to PE. All this time for me, not one person called me or even spoke to me in MTA until my first PE. I would double check if it’s something else or you misunderstood.

26 minutes ago, Productions27 said:

Yes, I know, I am on the website, the green paper does not specify which kind of boots one needs. It just provides the link and the instructions.

I chose the rockports since most folks gave that some good reviews and states its comfortable. 

Shirts, I was thinking golf polo’s (sweat wicked) since I sweat like no tomorrow. It all depends on what our instructors mention since a member here recently said they’re changing the short sleeve polo policy.

are they picky with what shade of grey for shirts and blue for pants, Light/Dark? Any recommendations for pants?

For those who purchased their work boots.

i choose the rockports from reviews and forum recommendations. What boot did you pick? What are your pros and cons with your selection.

For those with professional careers. before moving to transit did you resign The second you got sworn in? Or did you wait until your start date at transit (orientation etc)? 

25 minutes ago, Schecter said:

What's your list number

115x, our group was fairly small. When waiting for the final swear in the waiting area I counted about 15-17 people waiting with me. I couldn’t see how many was called before me or if everyone was for TO, there were a few BO there in that same group

I’m in for Aug 19th, got sworn in today.

would've been a quick medical but the lady giving out the paperwork messed up a few peoples and gave us missing documents. Left around 1:30pm ish and got there at 7:10am.

no mention of a September class, they were hush on it.

19 minutes ago, adam223 said:

JUST GOT MY MEDICAL EMAIL FOR NEXT THURSDAY. LIST # 116x. LETS GET IT. SOO HYPED.

Same here my dude, July 25th!! 115x

50 minutes ago, acabral136 said:

I've never quite understood that rule as it relates to this exam. 

 

I work for a city agency and when they recently called from the clerical list, that rule applied because they had to interview 3 and choose 1 of those 3.

 

For this list tho, we aren't being interviewed. It's just did u pass? Is your paperwork in order? Did u pass the drug test? Did u pass medical? 

 

I don't understand how someone can randomly be rejected if all of their stuff is in order. That's kind of f**ked up and has to be illegal. If i paid the exam fee just like u and passed just like u and neither of us had anything that would disqualify us, why would I just get dropped like that while u get to go on? 

 

I'm not arguing I'm just saying I don't understand it. 

 

Plus, in typical lists, even if the other 2 of the 3 do not get hired, they go back on the list for other agencies to consider them. They don't get disqualified just because an agency didn't hire them. So I don't understand how that rule applies here. 

Man, now you have me wondering. I never knew of the 3:1 thing. But on my 2nd PE they took 3 of us in an “interview room” where our paperwork was reviewed by Igor? And a few questions were asked. I’m hoping that’s not the same 3:1 thing.

115x nothing yet, hoping this week I’ll get the golden ticket.

8 minutes ago, MarkGuy said:

I just got confirmation Aug class is on the 19; they should start calling for that I think next week, but not entirely sure. Still at 1067 for meds, which is under 50 spots to my number. 

you are the man, how do you even get this info!!

prob see you in Aug!

2 hours ago, MarkGuy said:

Vargas again confirmed today there will be an August class. She said she thinks the date is the 19th. And they're not calling anyone more for medicals today--and still at 1067. I asked her if I have a chance at the Aug class with my list number and she said she wasn't sure because she doesn't know how many spots will be open and deferrals and whatnot. But I kinda feel she was just giving me a pr answer and knows this info. 

But I digress. They're under 50 spots away from my list no and if they need 60+ for August--as I've seen here--then Im good for August likely--along with other 1100s. 

awesome that lifted some weight off the shoulders.

6 minutes ago, MarkGuy said:

Just because you didn’t hear anything doesn’t mean the aug class isn’t happening . Vargas has mentioned it repeatedly to me and I’m sure it’s going to happen 

im still banking on it as well. just some things are going on at work and I am really hoping I can jump ship as early as possible.

5 minutes ago, Nexdup said:

No info on that august class, no new info at all actually.

that a downer to hear, I was there a few weeks back and they mentioned an Aug class, sucks that theyre quiet now.

anyone who was on medical hold know how far back a doctor note is considered valid?

I have a note from around april/may stating I was clear and okay to work. wanted to see if that was too far back. 

32 minutes ago, adam223 said:

If that is what they are going by then I think the rumors may be true, which was that the August class might be the last big class and probably the last class to make up for the retirement numbers and filled the shortage. Don't quote me on this as i am not 100% sure.

I don't think that is correct. i checked my name from 10/23 and made its way down.

1st request, 10/19 was 1500 requested (provisional replacement),

2nd request 3/14 was 500,

3rd request 3/20 was 600,

4th current 5/2 is 1000.

I believe the request is for the classes offered.so to fill 1000 they called 1351 to fill the classes. please correct me if im wrong, but that is how im making out with it.

20 minutes ago, MarkGuy said:

Update: They're up to 1043 for medicals, and there are about 25 spots left in the July class as of a few mins ago.

Appreciate the info!

man its Friday, these forums are DRY! someone shed some light!

9 minutes ago, Harlem said:

I highly doubt 1100's will be in the July class. I'm 118* and I am not even sure about the August class. Why do you think we'd make the July class?

Folks around 101x has been confirmed for July 22’s and it’s still a month away. They usually filter through 1:2 to 1:3 ration per class, depending on deferrals and holds being lifted it’s a really good chance if they continue hiring for 7/22.

8 minutes ago, Conductor2015 said:

Medical email just received list num 101* for the 19th

Considered for July 22 class.

good stuff,  keep it rolling!! good luck all for july 22nd.

45 minutes ago, Andres718 said:

Gotcha, thanks for the link. That is the one I check 3 or 4 times a week. But unfortunately it hasn’t changed in over 3 months. I am listed as active ofcourse on the other but I tried even typing just my name on the certified but no luck just yet. 😕 

your name will not have any changes until it gets close to your #, you'll see a cert date and a expiration date that usually expires in a month. from there you can gauge your number,, mine expired last Friday so I know ill have to wait.

21 hours ago, Brytstar said:

Oh thanks, that’s a relief.

I think you may only make it September if a lot of people defer. im 115 and im hoping for Aug but expecting September (if there's a class).

we have to remember each class you might have a good percentage of people who deferred previously being reinstated, and hopefully the drop rate of 1:3 ratio is still valid which means they'll call atleast 180 individuals to fill a class.

im just enjoying the rest of this summer preparing for the golden ticket.

1 hour ago, kev2112 said:

Anything different from the first PE?   16xx here waiting for 2nd PE.  Thanks and best of luck to you. 

i would pre-fill everything ahead of time.

i literally didn't have to sign anything since i had it done before hand. find a copy machine and make copies of the blank sheets if you haven't and fill it in, i notice a lot of people did not write "Present" on current jobs/addresses etc. they made a few folks correct it when you go into the room to review your docs.

and the piss test, don't forget to time stamp before dropping it in the mail slot. some folks dropped it in without a stamp and it seem the folks behind the wall purposely delayed them for not doing so. they took the pile without stamps dropped it by the stamper and said find your sheets and time stamp, like 4 to 5 people got up and had to wait all over depending on when they came in. also, do not leave that lab room once you go in, they'll get rid of ya on the spot if they catch you.

for the B division folks, where do you normally report for tours?

Do we even know the highest called for July yet? Given June just started.