BigDaddyBossFoss
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Hello everybody, I'm looking for some advice about enlisting in the navy with a degree or applying for OCS.
I'll be honest, I was never motivated to go to college but I persevered and finished because my father and brother started and never finished. All of my aunts, uncles, and cousins on both sides of my family are college graduates so I felt pressured to go even though I was never crazy or passionate about it.
Joining the military has been an itch that I never scratched because I didn't want to make any excuses to quit college because I probably would have never returned if I left.
I graduated last December with a bachelors of arts in Electronic Media, a fancy word for Broadcast Journalism/TV News, from Texas State University. My GPA was 2.75, but to me, a GPA is just a gauge of someone's discipline and attitude. That's one reason why I am leaning towards joining the military. I believe it will challenge me and bring out the best in me.
I know my OCS package would be considered weak because of my degree type and GPA. I'm not interested in being a pilot. I'm looking into Supply, Crypto, Intel, or Public Affairs.
Would a high OAR score help?
Is it out of the ordinary for someone to enlist with a degree, finish their enlistment contract then apply for OCS?
If so, would I be eligible for an age waiver?
Or can you enlist with a degree and apply for OCS during your enlisted contract?
I just turned 28 in February and was thinking about enlisting because I have some student loans to pay off and I understand that the LRP is only available for enlisted.
I haven't spoken with a recruiter just yet, I just want to be prepared before I go.
Thanks.
I'll be honest, I was never motivated to go to college but I persevered and finished because my father and brother started and never finished. All of my aunts, uncles, and cousins on both sides of my family are college graduates so I felt pressured to go even though I was never crazy or passionate about it.
Joining the military has been an itch that I never scratched because I didn't want to make any excuses to quit college because I probably would have never returned if I left.
I graduated last December with a bachelors of arts in Electronic Media, a fancy word for Broadcast Journalism/TV News, from Texas State University. My GPA was 2.75, but to me, a GPA is just a gauge of someone's discipline and attitude. That's one reason why I am leaning towards joining the military. I believe it will challenge me and bring out the best in me.
I know my OCS package would be considered weak because of my degree type and GPA. I'm not interested in being a pilot. I'm looking into Supply, Crypto, Intel, or Public Affairs.
Would a high OAR score help?
Is it out of the ordinary for someone to enlist with a degree, finish their enlistment contract then apply for OCS?
If so, would I be eligible for an age waiver?
Or can you enlist with a degree and apply for OCS during your enlisted contract?
I just turned 28 in February and was thinking about enlisting because I have some student loans to pay off and I understand that the LRP is only available for enlisted.
I haven't spoken with a recruiter just yet, I just want to be prepared before I go.
Thanks.