They will take anyone with a pulse and above room temperature iq. Honestly if you can't get in, it's a skill issue. That or your a threat to society. If you like being bossed around and monitored like a child in daycare, this Is for you
I applied through a recruiter. The process took 2 months. I interviewed at US Navy (Houston, TX) in Feb 2019
Interview
It was test based. I took the ASVAB test and it determined what jobs I was qualified for. After taking the ASVAB I took a drug test then a physical with multiple people in the room. Once everything was settled I received my bootcamp day which was 6 months out.
Recruiter office step in and answer all the the question I had. (Be weary these guys say anything to get you to sign.) After took a test. Then off that test you pick a job. Be sure you pick a job and not go undersigned. You will regret it.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Do you want to work for the best navy in the world.
Very easy process. You need to take the asvab test. If you score high on asvab, there will be many jobs open o you. If you score the asvab low, there are still jobs available to you. Be sure you practice your asvab before you join the navy.