Hi everybody,
It has been a while since I've posted here, and I wanted to ask a quick GPA question. I am not looking for a long response for this, and know that GPA is a small piece of the pie, but it is something I am working at to help with my current rank (E5) and comparable experience to one that has been longer. The story goes like this....
I never finished my Associate's years ago. When I left that school, I had a 3.0...wasn't much into the whole school thing back then. Fast-forward to now when I have goals of becoming a PAO, and I finished my Associate's at this school "Cum Laude." My cumulative at the school is 3.96. I am currently 6 classes away from my Bachelor's in Strategic Communication, in which I am easily maintaining a 4.0 for the program. That program ends in February, and my Master's in Strat Comm begins in March. Barring any unusual circumstances, I expect my GPA to remain high due to my level of commitment and desire to achieve this goal (or at least increasing the chances anywhere I can). So, the real question is...Since the board (from what I have heard) looks at a cumulative GPA from all colleges attended, my 3.0, 4.0 and 4.0 (just an example for sake of examples and round numbers), would average out to about a 3.7. And while that isn't bad, what I am wondering is if the board will look at each individual degree achievement separately (Cum Laude, Summa Cum Laude, etc.) toward their decision, and if they do, will things like that reflect favorably? I am still preparing for the OAR and striving for around a 50. Advancement exam and MTS have been priority to balancing school effectively.
I know I am beating a dead horse here and nit-picking, but you all have great insight and do offer motivation even in the little things that we aspiring enlisted seek. Thank you in advance for the help.
CeeJay.