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BDCP, what to do?

markkyle66

markkyle66

Active Member
First off, I'm a long time reader of these forums and the info here is second to none! I think I've read just about every type of commissioning program out there... so I've finally caught on to BDCP. I've spoken with several Pilots/NFO's about it and they have pretty much confirmed that it was a terrific experience. Right now I'm a AFROTC student (non contracted) and I'm taking an interest in Navy BDCP for several reasons:

  • Time to focus on grades... no point in chasing my personal goal of SNA or NFO if I drag my grades down.
  • Money for school...
  • I just seems like an easier alternative (but still competative I know) path to getting my bars, and maybe SNA if I keep putting in effort.
I have a 3.43 Cum GPA as a community college student and I was told the bare minimum to apply for it was 2.5 and that I would have to have 2 1/2 to 2 years to my graduation date left... which is fine since I have 2 1/2 or so years left.

AFROTC has been a great experience for me and I've managed to get myself in good standing, but I'm taking a liking to the idea of BDCP. Would you guys advise me in making the switch? Any help is appreciated. Thank you.
 
R

RHPF

Active Member
pilot
Contributor
I'll pick the easy part to answer.
You have to get into a 4 year BA program at an accredited school to apply to BDCP. If you contract you cannot apply for BDCP. I'll let others handle the rest, or you can search, this has certainly been covered.
 
WishICouldFly

WishICouldFly

UO Future Pork Chop
You're at a Navy/Marine forum. Take a look at this thread
I'm pretty sure the minimum for BDCP is actually a 2.7, not that it should be a problem for you with your 3.43.
 
Tom

Tom

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pilot
Contributor
I have heard that a board usually wants a semester or two at a four year school before taking someone to see if they can keep their grade point average.
 
BackOrdered

BackOrdered

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Tom said:
I have heard that a board usually wants a semester or two at a four year school before taking someone to see if they can keep their grade point average.
Click to expand...

You heard right. My first application didn't include a semester at my University and got canned. The second one did and got picked up.
 
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