Green to Gold / American University Route?

PV2 Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 09 Jul 2019 09:34:55 -0400

I've been looking into two colleges "American Military University" along with "Maryland University", I'm hoping when I meet all the requirements and attain my associates degree I'll be able to apply for [Green to Gold]. Small road block, I've been searching the Internet but I don't know if AMU has an ROTC program. Would I still be able to commission through AMU and will my credits transfer over or should I just attend Maryland?

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 9 at 2019 9:49 AM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 09 Jul 2019 09:49:54 -0400

Contact the colleges you want to attend. Don't ask the people here, we don't work at admissions for the colleges you named.

Response by SGT Javier Silva made Jul 9 at 2019 9:53 AM

SGT Javier Silva — Tue, 09 Jul 2019 09:53:24 -0400

PV2 Private RallyPoint Member G2G requires that you are accepted to both the school of choice and the ROTC BN. Agreed with SFC Private RallyPoint Member.

Response by CSM Darieus ZaGara made Jul 9 at 2019 10:21 AM

CSM Darieus ZaGara — Tue, 09 Jul 2019 10:21:38 -0400

Understand that you are young and excited at the prospect of advancing your future. Take the time to reach out to the University with these same questions, you will come to the right decision. Thank you for your service.

Response by 1LT Ralph Mccormick made Jul 9 at 2019 10:58 AM

1LT Ralph Mccormick — Tue, 09 Jul 2019 10:58:04 -0400

Suggest you look into one of the Early Commissioning Programs,(“ECP”) around the country. I attended Marion Military Institute in Alabama. These are 2 year programs earning a commission after earning as Associate Degree. There is also a program to train to attend the service academies.

Response by MAJ Javier Rivera made Jul 9 at 2019 11:17 AM

MAJ Javier Rivera — Tue, 09 Jul 2019 11:17:55 -0400

Contact the school and see if they have a ROTC program.

Very importan thing to know: it has to be a brick and mortar school!!!!

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 9 at 2019 2:01 PM

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 09 Jul 2019 14:01:37 -0400

AMU is an online only school, they are acredited but have had academic intergity issues in the past. Lots of tests at multiple choice and are on quizlet. Just got to UMD they are a tier one college and will set you up should you go for advanced degrees later.

Response by Capt Daniel Goodman made Jul 9 at 2019 8:51 PM

Capt Daniel Goodman — Tue, 09 Jul 2019 20:51:17 -0400

Try to elaborate...major you want, or range of majors? Grades? GPAs? Specific coursework thus far? STEM? Non-STEM? Actual course titles? What MOS, areas have you looked at, if Army? Would you want to go intersvc at all? Try for warrant at all? Flight interests? Hobbies? Reading tastes? Sports, esp martial arts, if any? We can all suggest stuff for you, however, the more specific you are, the more we can all suggest, honest...look at what I'll send, beyond this, as well, OK?

Response by Capt Daniel Goodman made Jul 9 at 2019 8:52 PM

Capt Daniel Goodman — Tue, 09 Jul 2019 20:52:04 -0400

http://www.excelsior.edu

They're real, I got a 2nd bach in math through them, a friend got his bach in math, and went Navy OCS using it, they were part of NYS govt, the privatized....

www.excelsior.edu

Response by Capt Daniel Goodman made Jul 9 at 2019 8:52 PM

Capt Daniel Goodman — Tue, 09 Jul 2019 20:52:28 -0400

http://www.tesu.edu

This is NJ govt....

College Degrees for Adults at Thomas Edison State University

Thomas Edison State University provides opportunities for adults to earn a college degree. Explore our programs, online courses and flexible transfer credit policies today.

Response by Capt Daniel Goodman made Jul 9 at 2019 8:52 PM

Capt Daniel Goodman — Tue, 09 Jul 2019 20:52:43 -0400

http://www.charteroak.edu

This is CT govt....

www.charteroak.edu

Response by Capt Daniel Goodman made Jul 9 at 2019 8:53 PM

Capt Daniel Goodman — Tue, 09 Jul 2019 20:53:27 -0400

https://www.goarmy.com/army-cyber/cyber-direct-commissioning-program.html

You might've seen this....

Cyber Direct Commissioning Program

System admin, web developer, programmer. Put your civilian experience to work and become an officer in the Army through the Cyber Direct Commissioning Program.

Response by Capt Daniel Goodman made Jul 9 at 2019 8:54 PM

Capt Daniel Goodman — Tue, 09 Jul 2019 20:54:09 -0400

https://news.usni.org/2018/06/13/navy-implements-warrant-officer-1-rank-for-cyber-specialists

You might not have seen this....

Navy Brings Back Warrant Officer-1 Rank for Cyber Sailors - USNI News

Navy pay can't keep up with private sector cyber jobs, so the service now offers a quick path to management as a way to keep talent.

Response by Capt Daniel Goodman made Jul 9 at 2019 8:54 PM

Capt Daniel Goodman — Tue, 09 Jul 2019 20:54:59 -0400

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_Military_Academy_Preparatory_School

Consider submitting to this....

United States Military Academy Preparatory School - Wikipedia

The United States Military Academy Preparatory School (USMAPS), sometimes referred to as West Point Prep, is a preparatory school for the United States Military Academy (USMA). Located in West Point, New York, its official mission is "to provide academic, military and physical instruction in a moral-ethical military environment to prepare and motivate candidates for success at the United States Military Academy."[1]

Response by Capt Daniel Goodman made Jul 9 at 2019 8:55 PM

Capt Daniel Goodman — Tue, 09 Jul 2019 20:55:28 -0400

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Naval_Academy_Preparatory_School

And this....

Naval Academy Preparatory School - Wikipedia

The Naval Academy Preparatory School or NAPS is the preparatory school for the United States Naval Academy. NAPS is located on Naval Station Newport, Rhode Island. The mission of the Naval Academy Preparatory School is "To enhance Midshipman Candidates' moral, mental, and physical foundations to prepare them for success at the United States Naval Academy".[1]

Response by Capt Daniel Goodman made Jul 9 at 2019 8:56 PM

Capt Daniel Goodman — Tue, 09 Jul 2019 20:56:02 -0400

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_Air_Force_Academy_Preparatory_School

This too....

United States Air Force Academy Preparatory School - Wikipedia

The U.S. Air Force Academy Preparatory School—usually referred to as "the Prep School" or "The P School"—was established in May 1961. The school's founder and first commander was Colonel Lee Charles Black. It is located on the campus of the United States Air Force Academy near the Community Center. The Prep School's mission is to prepare, motivate, and evaluate for admission to and success at the Air Force Academy. Students at the prep school...

Response by Capt Daniel Goodman made Jul 9 at 2019 8:57 PM

Capt Daniel Goodman — Tue, 09 Jul 2019 20:57:32 -0400

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Category:Maritime_colleges_in_the_United_States

I nearly applied to SUNY Maritime, kick myself frequently I didn't worked with one guy who'd gone there, and have numerous friends and acquaintances who did...these are jewels for you to apply to, honest, they all have NROTC programs....

Category:Maritime colleges in the United States - Wikipedia

Response by Capt Daniel Goodman made Jul 9 at 2019 8:58 PM

Capt Daniel Goodman — Tue, 09 Jul 2019 20:58:18 -0400

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Military_junior_college

Consider these....

Military junior college - Wikipedia

A military junior college (MJC) is a military-style junior college in the United States and one of the three major categories of the Army ROTC schools[1][2] that allows cadets to become commissioned officers in the U.S. Army reserve components in two years, instead of the usual four, through the Early Commissioning Program (ECP). They also offer Service Academy preparatory programs that allows qualified students to earn an appointment to the...

Response by Capt Daniel Goodman made Jul 9 at 2019 8:58 PM

Capt Daniel Goodman — Tue, 09 Jul 2019 20:58:43 -0400

http://www.vmi.edu

My best friend in USAF went here under AFROTC....

Virginia Military Institute

Appointed cadets matriculate August 17. They will move into barracks, receive their uniforms, sign the Matriculation book, and begin their VMI training.

Response by Capt Daniel Goodman made Jul 9 at 2019 8:59 PM

Capt Daniel Goodman — Tue, 09 Jul 2019 20:59:19 -0400

http://www.citadel.edu

This is the other major one nearby, both it and VMI are considered the West Point's of the South....

The Citadel: The Military College of South Carolina

Founded in 1842, The Citadel is a landmark in Charleston and South Carolina that is noted for its educational reputation as well as its rich history.

Response by Capt Daniel Goodman made Jul 9 at 2019 9:00 PM

Capt Daniel Goodman — Tue, 09 Jul 2019 21:00:23 -0400

https://www.goarmy.com/careers-and-jobs/current-and-prior-service/advance-your-career/warrant-officer/flight-warrant-officers.html

This only needs high school to apply to, a friend of my wife's family did it, though Army WOCS is a quite rough program, I've heard....

Flight Warrant Officers

If you have dreamed of becoming a helicopter or fixed-wing pilot, the Army can help you turn that dream into a reality. Warrant Officers fly some of the most exciting, technologically advanced aircraft in the world.

Response by Capt Daniel Goodman made Jul 9 at 2019 9:01 PM

Capt Daniel Goodman — Tue, 09 Jul 2019 21:01:10 -0400

http://www.ocsfoundation.org

Read this, the forum pages are quite useful, it's not all-inclusive, it only covers the five main OCS programs, though I think it'd be worth your time....

OCS Foundation

SERVICES FOR: Candidates Alumni Officer Families

Response by Capt Daniel Goodman made Jul 9 at 2019 9:01 PM

Capt Daniel Goodman — Tue, 09 Jul 2019 21:01:51 -0400

https://www.thebalancecareers.com/united-states-marine-corps-platoon-leaders-course-3332801

This is rather less well-known than the ROTCs, read about it, OK?

US Marine Corps Platoon Leader Course: What You Need to Know

The Marine Corps Platoon Leaders Course (PLC) is an alternative for NROTC or OCS for college students who wish to become commissioned officers.

Response by Capt Daniel Goodman made Jul 9 at 2019 9:02 PM

Capt Daniel Goodman — Tue, 09 Jul 2019 21:02:33 -0400

https://www.gocoastguard.com/active-duty-careers/officer-opportunities/programs/college-student-pre-commissioning-initiative

Read about this....

College Student Pre-Commissioning Initiative (Scholarship Program) | GoCoastGuard.com

CSPI provides college sophomores and juniors with valuable leadership, management, law enforcement, navigation and marine science skills and training, while fully funding up to two years of college. Following college graduation, CSPI students receive a guaranteed position at officer candidate school training.

Response by Capt Daniel Goodman made Jul 9 at 2019 9:04 PM

Capt Daniel Goodman — Tue, 09 Jul 2019 21:04:00 -0400

https://search.aol.com/aol/search?q=uscg%20direct%20commission&s_it=loki-tb-sb

Read about these also....

uscg%20direct%20commission - AOL Search Results

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Response by Capt Daniel Goodman made Jul 9 at 2019 9:05 PM

Capt Daniel Goodman — Tue, 09 Jul 2019 21:05:52 -0400

https://www.gocoastguard.com/active-duty-careers/officer-opportunities/programs/maritime-academy-graduate-margrad

This is called MARGRAD, it applies to those who finish the maritime colleges, USCG tends to favor those who do, if they don't opt for another svc while going through those programs....

Maritime Academy Graduate (MARGRAD) | GoCoastGuard.com

Maritime Academy Graduates have education and training that enhances the Coast Guard's ability to carry out its operational missions. Individuals selected will serve as a Coast Guard Reserve officer on full-time active-duty.

Response by Capt Daniel Goodman made Jul 9 at 2019 9:06 PM

Capt Daniel Goodman — Tue, 09 Jul 2019 21:06:12 -0400

http://www.ausa.org

Join this....

Association of the United States Army

Voice for the Army – Support for the Soldier

Response by Capt Daniel Goodman made Jul 9 at 2019 9:06 PM

Capt Daniel Goodman — Tue, 09 Jul 2019 21:06:39 -0400

http://www.usni.org

The journal from them should be reqd reading for all svc mbrs, it's that good....

United States Naval Institute

The U.S. Naval Institute provides an independent forum for those who seek to advance and strengthen the naval profession.

Response by Capt Daniel Goodman made Jul 9 at 2019 9:06 PM

Capt Daniel Goodman — Tue, 09 Jul 2019 21:06:52 -0400

http://www.navyleague.org

Look at this....

www.navyleague.org

Response by Capt Daniel Goodman made Jul 9 at 2019 9:07 PM

Capt Daniel Goodman — Tue, 09 Jul 2019 21:07:01 -0400

http://www.afa.org

And this....

Home

The Air Force Association is the premier professional military association dedicated to dominant air, space, and cyber power, and a strong national defense.

Response by Capt Daniel Goodman made Jul 9 at 2019 9:07 PM

Capt Daniel Goodman — Tue, 09 Jul 2019 21:07:56 -0400

http://www.usphs.gov

If you have any clinical interests, or engrg, USPHS uses both, as well as comp sci (CS) and IT, look at their Jr and SDr COSTEP, their analogues to ROTCs and USMC PLC....

www.usphs.gov

Response by Capt Daniel Goodman made Jul 9 at 2019 9:08 PM

Capt Daniel Goodman — Tue, 09 Jul 2019 21:08:25 -0400

http://www.omao.noaa.gov

This is on the NOAA Corps 5-yr flight program, they do pure science, if you're doing a STEM field....

Office of Marine and Aviation Operations |

Learn about the NOAA Diving Program, which trains, certifies, and equips personnel to safely support underwater missions

Response by Capt Daniel Goodman made Jul 9 at 2019 9:09 PM

Capt Daniel Goodman — Tue, 09 Jul 2019 21:09:18 -0400

I know I deluged you, however, I did so to try to make you think, as well as to be aware of other possibilities that you might not have considered thus far...if you'd wanna chat more, just lemme know, no rush, whenever you want, OK? Enjoy....

Response by Capt Daniel Goodman made Jul 9 at 2019 9:15 PM

Capt Daniel Goodman — Tue, 09 Jul 2019 21:15:39 -0400

https://militaryschoolusa.com/vermont/norwich-university-military-college/

You might care to look through this site...I've read quite good things about Norwich, though the site is obviously more general than that, certainly....

Norwich University

The Norwich University – Vermont is one of the most prestigious schools in the area offering comprehensive education and training for students