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seminole32304

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Hey guys,

I've recently been thinking about changing my major to biology. I'm currently a selected candidate and am going to PLC Juniors this summer. Anybody have any insight as to how a biology degree will benefit me in future service as a Marine Corps officer? I have an air contract as of now and intend to keep it. Thanks
 
GreenLantern330

GreenLantern330

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First question I would consider is if changing your major will delay graduation or not. I'm not sure about how much it matters to switch your major after you've been selected... but I feel like if it is going to delay graduation, then it might be an issue.


Go Noles!
 
HAL Pilot

HAL Pilot

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Green latern....I've got to ask.....is there any post you don't have an opinion about? I realize you're a woman and it's in the DNA but you're just taking a guess so you're opinion is worthless.

Seminole - read your enlistment contract and ask you're OSO. They have the facts, not a guess.
 
MIDNJAC

MIDNJAC

is clara ship
pilot
In terms of getting selected.....who knows. Generally speaking, GPA is a whole lot more important than major, but most of us could not tell you specifically what a board is looking for right now.

In terms of a career in aviation as a Naval Aviator or NFO? I wouldn't lose sleep over what your major is if that is your concern. I was a mech E major in college, and have yet to use it in any way in my flying career. I guess being comfortable with mental math might be somewhat of a common link, but that is pushing things. Bottom line is that in flight school and beyond, you will be learning and applying completely new and specialized knowledge and procedures. Getting good grades in college and doing well on the ASTB shows folks that you have the capability to learn something and apply it, but it doesn't really carry forward much beyond that. Flying airplanes is a trade, and one that the Navy/USMC will teach you well without any prior flying experience or related college education.
 
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