Can I complete college while in ALC?

2020-10-13T21:35:40-04:00

Was wondering what a day in alc is like. Im going to college online and just got my alc date. I was wondering if its realistic to go to alc and still get a few hours every other night or so to complete schoolwork. Does that sound realistic? I know in ait I was just wanting netflix every night cuz I never had to study. ALC more of the same? 89B if that helps. Thanks!

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 13 at 2020 9:50 PM

2020-10-13T21:50:02-04:00

ALC is going to be busy enough with classwork and nightly study that you will probably be too busy for college classes. Not saying it can't be done, but it would be better time spent focusing on ALC work. But, you have some time, so things may end up being different by the time you get to ALC.

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 14 at 2020 12:41 AM

2020-10-14T00:41:24-04:00

You have a few years before you will get to ALC (If your rank here correct). Quite frankly I bet you could complete most of a degree on the side while at your unit. Focus on that.

Response by CSM Eric Biggs made Oct 14 at 2020 9:19 AM

2020-10-14T09:19:26-04:00

If you just got dates for ALC, as a PFC, someone or multiple someone’s screwed up. You still need to get promoted to SPC, and eventually go to BLC. Then you will need to be promoted to SGT, and be ready for promotion to SSG, before you get dates for ALC. That being said you have a minimum of 2-3 years before you go to ALC, and will be done with your college courses anyway.

Response by CSM Eric Biggs made Oct 16 at 2020 8:42 AM

2020-10-16T08:42:13-04:00

SSG Private RallyPoint Member, well thank you for updating your profile. This makes for a different and better answer. Having never been a 68B, I don’t know what the course load is for your ALC. However in general you will be fairly busy in ALC. I recommend going to both phases of ALC back to back and get it done. You would only have to pause your College for a month.