LTJG_Fluffy
Is it luck or is it fate?
After being DQ'ed for USNA because of a minor medical condition I had, I've decided to maybe just finish up my degree at my current university and apply for OCS. I am currently trying to decide on OCS or NROTC since I was told by my BGO that NROTC is a bit more lenient and gives waivers more liberally than USNA. I am currently a junior with a major in Global Studies and minor in Political Science and German with a 3.7 GPA. I do not know much about the whole OCS process except that:
1) There is a rolling board that is constantly being updated
2) Packets can be sent in Fall of your senior year of college
3) Doing well on ASTB can determine if you get SNA
4) An Engineering Degree is beneficial but not a requirement
(Feel free to correct me if I am wrong about any of these since this is what I've gathered from spending time on this forum and taking bits and pieces here and there)
I've scoured this site for several weeks now and noticed a lot of OCS applicants besides their GPA's have a lot of volunteer hours and recommendations from current or former military officers included in their packets. Is having volunteer hours and recommendations a requirement or just something bonus. Also, if anyone can give me a link about OCS requirements and packet guides, that would be greatly appreciated. I've found basic information for the requirements to be an candidate but nothing regarding putting together a packet online.
Thanks
1) There is a rolling board that is constantly being updated
2) Packets can be sent in Fall of your senior year of college
3) Doing well on ASTB can determine if you get SNA
4) An Engineering Degree is beneficial but not a requirement
(Feel free to correct me if I am wrong about any of these since this is what I've gathered from spending time on this forum and taking bits and pieces here and there)
I've scoured this site for several weeks now and noticed a lot of OCS applicants besides their GPA's have a lot of volunteer hours and recommendations from current or former military officers included in their packets. Is having volunteer hours and recommendations a requirement or just something bonus. Also, if anyone can give me a link about OCS requirements and packet guides, that would be greatly appreciated. I've found basic information for the requirements to be an candidate but nothing regarding putting together a packet online.
Thanks