I'm at 600/330 and I've asked friends at both regionals and majors whether or not I should even bother applying if I dont meet the mins. I have heard the same answer from everyone. "Apply!! because the worst they can do is say no or not call." So I've applied everywhere.

I haven't heard of anyone catching grief for applying below mins. It seems to me it is much easier to get an interview while below mins if your resume is walked in and if you have more ME time than they require. 135 and turbine also helps.

Apply early, apply often

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