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Getting into OCS
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1) It all depends on how you want to join the Navy. I went to a community college first, then transferred to a University. I applied for OCS after I graduated. You can also attend a University that has a Navy ROTC program and apply for it. To my understanding, you get help paying for college and you don't attend OCS. If I had to do it all over again, I would do ROTC because I would earn my commission directly after graduation instead of, in my case, 2 1/2 years later.
2) I've been told by my recruiter that a 3.4 was competitive for the Supply Corps. (I have a 3.6) Crypto, intel, ect.... need to be higher 3.6 and up. Pilot, I'm not sure. I've seen some 3.2's but they had high ASTB scores.
Hope that helped.
2) I've been told by my recruiter that a 3.4 was competitive for the Supply Corps. (I have a 3.6) Crypto, intel, ect.... need to be higher 3.6 and up. Pilot, I'm not sure. I've seen some 3.2's but they had high ASTB scores.
Hope that helped.
It sounds as tough you interested in apply for the BDCP program. You won't be eligble for the program at a junior college since the Navy is afraid that you may not pursue your bachelor's degree after completing your choosen course of study at a two year college. Personally, I would enroll in a four year institution and apply for the BDCP program after 32 credit hours have been earned. Then you'll be paid and know what program you'll enter after graduation.
The answer to your second queestion is who knows. Competative is a whole person concept that is only anyone guess. The higher your GPA the better, give or take a few points for your major course of study.
The answer to your second queestion is who knows. Competative is a whole person concept that is only anyone guess. The higher your GPA the better, give or take a few points for your major course of study.
On the Forum listing, scroll down to "Commissioning Programs", then select BDCP. You can Google "Navy BDCP" and you'll find a good amount of info on it.sh89 said:What is the BDCP program?
To get you started, it's the Baccalaureate Degree Completion Program. It's a pretty competitive program, but if you make it, you get paid as an E-3 and are eligible for promotion before you even hit OCS (at OCS, you're paid as an E-5 whether your BDCP pay grade was there already or not). Check it out. If you have specific questions, you can post in the BDCP forum or PM me directly. Look into it; it's a killer program!
As long as you keep up w/ your studies, you should be fine. I know a ton of people (my fiancee included) who went to a four year school after having been home schooled.
I was home schooled for a year a while ago (due to being sick and some other issues), and at the end of the year, I ended up aheadof where I was "supposed" to be.
Point is, just cuz you've been home schooled, don't rule out going to a 4-year college. That being said, there's nothing wrong w/ going to a JR college first. Its a matter of what will allow you to best accomplish your goals.
I was home schooled for a year a while ago (due to being sick and some other issues), and at the end of the year, I ended up aheadof where I was "supposed" to be.
Point is, just cuz you've been home schooled, don't rule out going to a 4-year college. That being said, there's nothing wrong w/ going to a JR college first. Its a matter of what will allow you to best accomplish your goals.
sh89
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Thanks to all who have posted.
TheBubba, i am being home-schooled just for one semester(due to illness). Anyway, do you think that this will affect my chances of getting into NROTC?
sh89, I went to a CC for 4 semsters and it was the best decision I could have made. I saved a TON of money (no NROTC) around here, and didn't have to pay ridiculous college town rent. I got an SNA slot while still at a CC and I hadn't even apllied yet for a 4 year school. This is Marine Corps so it may be different than Navy. Also, this was '03 so this is for reference only. Oh, my GPA was a 3.6 and my ASTB was a 6/7/5.
Since reading this forum I've seen guys be non-select with absolutely $hithot packages that put me to absolute shame. Take it for what it's worth. Good Luck, Doc
Since reading this forum I've seen guys be non-select with absolutely $hithot packages that put me to absolute shame. Take it for what it's worth. Good Luck, Doc
They look at your whole package. What you've done in college, what classes you took, etc.
For what program, BDCP or straight to OCS? 3.1 will proably be low for BDCP. As stated, depends on major and what the rest of your app looks like. 3.1 looks better for OCS if you had good test scores.