Okay, so I had to go through this “MEPS psychological evaluation” thing, and let me tell you, it was… something. I figured I’d jot down my experience, just in case it helps someone else out there feel a little less in the dark.
First off, I scheduled the appointment. It wasn’t like calling up my regular doctor. I had to go through the recruiter, and they set it all up. It felt a bit official, you know?
Then came the waiting. And more waiting. Finally, the day arrived. I showed up at this… well, it wasn’t exactly a cozy therapist’s office. More like a government building, all fluorescent lights and beige walls.
The Evaluation Itself
- I filled out a mountain of paperwork. Seriously, pages and pages of questions. Stuff about my family history, my mental health history, any past issues… everything.
- Then, I sat down with this psychologist. They were pretty neutral, not overly friendly, but not mean either. Just… professional.
- We talked. A lot. They asked me about my answers on the forms, dug deeper into some things, and just generally tried to get a feel for who I am.
- Some of the questions felt really personal, like they were really probing. I just answered honestly. it is really important.
- Honestly the most important thing is to be truthful with the evaluator.
After what felt like forever, it was over. I walked out feeling a little drained, like I’d just run a mental marathon. They didn’t tell me anything right then and there, just that the results would be sent to the military folks.
So, that’s it. My MEPS psychological evaluation experience. It wasn’t fun, but it wasn’t torture either. Just… a thing I had to do. Hopefully, this gives you a little bit of an idea of what to expect if you have to go through it too.
