I'm currently a Police Officer re-evaluating my career choice. I absolutely love my job, I make good money, and at the end of 25 years, I will have a very nice pension. That said, I've been giving a lot of thought to becoming a Naval officer.
I graduated high school in 2005, and chose not to pursue college; instead, I took the police exam, and came on the job in September 2006. I was in JROTC throughout my four years of high school, and held a leadership position within the cadet battalion. Because of some foolish decision-making on my part, my grades were mediocre. It was never an issue of comprehension, but rather my lack of initiative - I chose to "skate" and do only what was necessary to get by.
Though I'd be taking a substantial paycut in doing so, I've been giving a lot of thought to applying to college and an NROTC scholarship. Though, as I said, my grades weren't the best, I still have very close ties to all of my former teachers, all of whom would be more than willing to write letters of recommendation. I'm also on good terms with a few Marine Officers and SNCOs who would also be willing to write letters, as well as a US Senator.
What are my chances of getting a decent shot? I'd like to earn this on my own, without having to ask the Senator to push for me, but it's always an option. How competitive would I be without his help?
V/R,
I graduated high school in 2005, and chose not to pursue college; instead, I took the police exam, and came on the job in September 2006. I was in JROTC throughout my four years of high school, and held a leadership position within the cadet battalion. Because of some foolish decision-making on my part, my grades were mediocre. It was never an issue of comprehension, but rather my lack of initiative - I chose to "skate" and do only what was necessary to get by.
Though I'd be taking a substantial paycut in doing so, I've been giving a lot of thought to applying to college and an NROTC scholarship. Though, as I said, my grades weren't the best, I still have very close ties to all of my former teachers, all of whom would be more than willing to write letters of recommendation. I'm also on good terms with a few Marine Officers and SNCOs who would also be willing to write letters, as well as a US Senator.
What are my chances of getting a decent shot? I'd like to earn this on my own, without having to ask the Senator to push for me, but it's always an option. How competitive would I be without his help?
V/R,
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