Change of Option to Marine Option for Aviation Contract

[Nick Termini]

I am currently an NROTC Navy Option Midshipman 3/C on scholarship hoping to switch to Marine Option to get a flight contract. I've been told there are only 5 slots nationwide for such a switch, making it quite competitive, but I know the Marine Corps is looking for pilots so a good set of ASTB scores would help my application. I was wondering if anybody knew of anything in particular the boards are looking for in the change of option candidates such as myself OTHER THAN good a GPA, ASTB, and PFT or if they're in a similar situation. As a disclaimer: I do realize there is a possibility of getting the change of option but not necessarily the flight contract, and I am prepared to face that.

 

[TexasTools]

I don't have the answer, but you've asked your MOI this question already, right?

 

[Nick Termini]

Yes, I have spoken with my MOI about this and he's suggested a number of things, I just wanted to know if anyone has any other ideas.

 

[TexasTools]

Wow, they do exist... Best of luck with your switch!