How competitive is the Army Green to Gold Non-Scholarship Option?

2019-04-09T22:42:03-04:00

I’m trying to start a packet for the G2G NSO. I have over 60 college credits, good pt score, a 119 GPA, but I had a 2.7 GPA. Any idea on if I’ll be competitive for the opportunity? Any insight is appreciated!

Response by 1LT Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 9 at 2019 10:45 PM

2019-04-09T22:45:57-04:00

It isn't competitive at all, there are unlimited slots. As long as you are accepted to a university as an academic junior, accepted by the PMS of the ROTC program, and approved to participate by your company and battalion commander, you will be selected to participate.

Response by CPT Ray Gilmore made Apr 9 at 2019 10:50 PM

2019-04-09T22:50:46-04:00

119 GPA?

If you mean 1.19, you are not getting in.
Commissioning requires a 2.0 of higher. Even if you are not a scholarship student.

Check out OCS -> "Degree Completion"

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 9 at 2019 11:15 PM

2019-04-09T23:15:42-04:00

If you have over 60 credits, I would try the active duty option as well, so you maintain all your benefits.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 9 at 2019 11:28 PM

2019-04-09T23:28:13-04:00

It's not very competitive because you're not competing for anything. You pay for your own college and you're released from Active Duty. It's actually a very good deal for the Army. Since you're eligible to enroll in Simultaneous Membership Program through the Reserve component, it's a good deal for them too.

Response by MAJ Javier Rivera made Apr 10 at 2019 6:07 AM

2019-04-10T06:07:45-04:00

Am assuming your GT score is 119 , right?

Response by MAJ Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 10 at 2019 7:32 AM

2019-04-10T07:32:48-04:00

This was the route I pursued back in 2000 and the leadership team at my college loved it. Almost no hoops to jump through and I was already in the reserves so the contract went through pretty quickly. Should be no issues going this route.

Response by 1LT Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 10 at 2019 7:37 AM

2019-04-10T07:37:28-04:00

If you're looking for help with your packet, a thread was made on Reddit with a link to documents you may find helpful. https://www.reddit.com/r/army/comments/2lfhn2/green_to_gold_nonscholarship_guide/

Passing your classes is the most important thing - your GPA matters, but mostly regarding the Order of Merit List (OML) that you will hear about countless times in ROTC. If you wish to access into Active Duty I would focus on your grades especially.

r/army - Green to Gold Non-scholarship Guide

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Response by MAJ Matthew Arnold made Apr 10 at 2019 1:48 PM

2019-04-10T13:48:09-04:00

Don't tell anyone, but I graduated from college with a 2.4 or 2.5, I don't remember, and I was still commissioned. (But I had straight As in ROTC.)