Ok guys (and possibly gals?)...I'm a big-time newbie here, so I'm looking for all the information and insight I can get into the world of becoming an officer.
At this point, I have my sights set on becoming an aviator in the USMC.
I'm now a sophomore in college, and basically, to tell you the truth, I've pretty much messed around for two years, taking all the gen. ed classes, taking advantage of my freedom, and pretty much just messin' around. Let's just say my GPA isn't the best around.
Now though, and this sounds kinda weird, but I've become focused and want to turn my life around, pick a path to pursue, and do the best I can.
As far as I can tell, there are two ways for a civilian to become a Marine Corps officer...either by the Platoon Leaders Class or the Offficer Candidate Class.
I don't know how much experience you all on here have with these "classes", but how hard are they to get into?
I take it they are much, much more difficult than just "signing up"?
I really want to become an officer, but I'm very much afraid that no matter how good I do in my next two years pursuing a bachelors degree, my previous two years goofing around will keep me from "getting in".
Thank for any help.
Jelly.
At this point, I have my sights set on becoming an aviator in the USMC.
I'm now a sophomore in college, and basically, to tell you the truth, I've pretty much messed around for two years, taking all the gen. ed classes, taking advantage of my freedom, and pretty much just messin' around. Let's just say my GPA isn't the best around.
Now though, and this sounds kinda weird, but I've become focused and want to turn my life around, pick a path to pursue, and do the best I can.
As far as I can tell, there are two ways for a civilian to become a Marine Corps officer...either by the Platoon Leaders Class or the Offficer Candidate Class.
I don't know how much experience you all on here have with these "classes", but how hard are they to get into?
I take it they are much, much more difficult than just "signing up"?
I really want to become an officer, but I'm very much afraid that no matter how good I do in my next two years pursuing a bachelors degree, my previous two years goofing around will keep me from "getting in".
Thank for any help.
Jelly.