High School Junior interested in PLC

[Cobra]

Hey guys,
I've been reading through most of the posts on here about PLC and most of it applies to people already done with high school. I just had some questions on what I can do as a high school Junior. I just want to ask some questions about the program and what I can do right now to make myself a stronger and better candidate in the future.
1. When should I first talk to an OSO?
2. What should I do besides volunteering, being in clubs, sports and other extra curricular activities?
3. What classes and/or programs should I take in high school that will help me be more successful in OCS and the Marines in general?
4. Does it matter what college I go to, will a private university look better on an application than a community college? (I've heard they don't discriminate but I'd just like to see what others think)

I appreciate any responses,
Jake

 

[MattWSU]

Jake,

1. I called an OSO in September of my Freshman (college) year.
2. Stay out of trouble, date hot chicks.
3. Sports will better prepare you for OCS than any high school class can. Challenge yourself. Set goals.
4. I know of one guy in my platoon at OCS three years ago who was in a community college program. That's the only case I've ever seen.

 

[Treetop Flyer]

Hey guys,
I've been reading through most of the posts on here about PLC and most of it applies to people already done with high school. I just had some questions on what I can do as a high school Junior. I just want to ask some questions about the program and what I can do right now to make myself a stronger and better candidate in the future.
1. When should I first talk to an OSO?
2. What should I do besides volunteering, being in clubs, sports and other extra curricular activities?
3. What classes and/or programs should I take in high school that will help me be more successful in OCS and the Marines in general?
4. Does it matter what college I go to, will a private university look better on an application than a community college? (I've heard they don't discriminate but I'd just like to see what others think)

I appreciate any responses,
Jake

Pretty much what matt said.
1. Freshman year at the earliest.
2. Do what you are interested in doing.
3. Just do well and get into the school you want.
4. Go to the best school you can afford. It can be Havard or Northcentralwestern State Tech. You need a degree from a real college to commission.

 

[Cobra]

Thanks guys, appreciate the help. Here's a question, would you have done anything differently in high school that would have helped you in the Marines?

 

[Sonog]

Never too early to start working on those pullups and 3-mile time

 

[texags]

I wish I had started working out in high school. I'm not telling you to go to the weight room every day, but try to run a couple times a week and work on pullups. Google "armstrong pullup program".

 

[Cobra]

Thanks for the tips. I have been working out as much as I can and I am in a weights class in school so I am in the weights room everyday. Do you guys think it is important to go find a college near an OSO? I've found a school that I like but the nearest OSO is over 5 hours away, maybe I should find a different one.
Thanks, Jake

 

[KBayDog]

Jake,

1. Don't do drugs.
2. Don't get a DUI.
3. Get in shape.

It sounds pretty basic, but you'd be surprised how many people punt those three simple things into the stands (especially the first two), and spend years trying to dig themselves out of the holes they've buried themselves in. Not a month goes by on this board where we don't read a tale of someone who got a DUI, smoked weed, etc. in high school or college, and is surprised when the OSO tells them "Too bad, so sad."

This site is full of good gouge; search around, and feel free to ask quality questions if you've got 'em.

 

[Cobra]

Thanks! I'll be sure to ask more questions if I have them.
-Jake

 

[texags]

I know several guys who had to drive hours to meet with their OSO. It would suck, but then again I would not let that keep you from going to the school you want to attend. Just plan on keeping in touch with your OSO via phone a lot.

When I was in college, my school's OSO would drive to other universities in our region to administer PFT's and meet with the candidates. I don't if this would be the case at your school, but it is something to look into.

 

[MattWSU]

If it's a decent sized school, that OSO probably has enough contacts there to warrant a trip or two every month.

 

[Cobra]

Hey guys, I just had a quick question for you all. I was wondering how many candidates get sent home from OCS? I know about a third don't make it through in total but that's including the people who drop out as well.
Thanks, Jake

 

[Ventilee]

Thanks for the tips. I have been working out as much as I can and I am in a weights class in school so I am in the weights room everyday. Do you guys think it is important to go find a college near an OSO? I've found a school that I like but the nearest OSO is over 5 hours away, maybe I should find a different one.
Thanks, Jake

Since I passed my PFT two years ago I've seen my OSO in person about 5 times and I will be commissioning in May. Almost everything can be done via fax/e-mail/telephone so choose a school that you will enjoy going to which has a major you will enjoy studying.

Live it up, but don't get arrested.

 

[Cobra]

Hey guys I was wondering if you think getting into PLC will be a lot more difficult with the plans to reduce the military after we leave Afghanistan and all of the DoD defense cuts. Do you think a lot of these cuts will actually go through?
Thanks, Jake

 

[Swanee]

Hey guys I was wondering if you think getting into PLC will be a lot more difficult with the plans to reduce the military after we leave Afghanistan and all of the DoD defense cuts. Do you think a lot of these cuts will actually go through?
Thanks, Jake

Go over to marineocs.com, join and read there. The answer to your question is yes- and the Marine Corps is already getting smaller.