4 years ago I applied for the Naval Academy and even though I was given a nomination was not given an appointment (the year of 9/11). I applied for ROTC and was awarded a scholarship but they failed to notify me in time for me to be able to use it anywhere:icon_rage ... For many reasons in the application process I lost a lot of confidence in the military and decided to just go to college and see if it was something i still wanted to do and later apply.
Sure enough it is something I can not get out of my head. I have never stopped running or training because deep down I know I always wanted to be ready in case I needed or wanted to serve. I have done well in the Biochemistry and Molecular Biology major and have taken the MCATs (for med school) and will get my scores this week. However this summer during my internship I realized I cannot forget about my dream to serve as an officer and fly and have put in an application with the Marines for an air contract. A few weeks ago I basically winged the ASTB and was able to get a 6/6/6 59 good enough to continue with my application for a flight contract.
Now the dilemma is that I most likely will have the MCAT scores to go to med school but I feel like I will regret forgetting about my dream. What complicates the matter slightly is there is a girl I am serious about who is 100 % patriotic and supportive of any decision I make but I understand how hard deployments can be and eventually (7-8 years down the road) a family life will be important to me, and the reason I want to fight.
Ultimately I do not think there is a job I could be more motivated or happier to do than that of a naval aviator in the Marine Corps but would I be stupid to pass up the hardships and benefits of Med school for the hardships and benefits of service of the greatest country in the world.
In the end it will come down to my decision. But right now I feel like this is an intangible dream and would be greatly appreciate any advice from all of you.
Sure enough it is something I can not get out of my head. I have never stopped running or training because deep down I know I always wanted to be ready in case I needed or wanted to serve. I have done well in the Biochemistry and Molecular Biology major and have taken the MCATs (for med school) and will get my scores this week. However this summer during my internship I realized I cannot forget about my dream to serve as an officer and fly and have put in an application with the Marines for an air contract. A few weeks ago I basically winged the ASTB and was able to get a 6/6/6 59 good enough to continue with my application for a flight contract.
Now the dilemma is that I most likely will have the MCAT scores to go to med school but I feel like I will regret forgetting about my dream. What complicates the matter slightly is there is a girl I am serious about who is 100 % patriotic and supportive of any decision I make but I understand how hard deployments can be and eventually (7-8 years down the road) a family life will be important to me, and the reason I want to fight.
Ultimately I do not think there is a job I could be more motivated or happier to do than that of a naval aviator in the Marine Corps but would I be stupid to pass up the hardships and benefits of Med school for the hardships and benefits of service of the greatest country in the world.
In the end it will come down to my decision. But right now I feel like this is an intangible dream and would be greatly appreciate any advice from all of you.
