How long after enlisting would I have to wait to apply to USMC OCS? Would enlisting and then applying really make that big of a difference? https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/how-long-after-enlisting-would-i-have-to-wait-to-apply-to-usmc-ocs-would-enlisting-and-then-applying-really-make-that-big-of-a-difference <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I want to commission as an officer in the USMC. I have 6 credit hours left to complete my degree and will end with around a low GPA ~2.7. My PT scores will be exceptional; I currently hold ~13:00 minutes for my 2-mile run with no specific training, so I can assume I will shave time off in the coming months. <br /><br />I’m worried about my GPA. If I were to enlist, how long after enlisting would I have to wait to apply to become an officer? Would enlisting and then applying really make that big of a difference on the commitee? <br /><br />Thank you all in advance for the replies. Wed, 25 Apr 2018 19:53:40 -0400 How long after enlisting would I have to wait to apply to USMC OCS? Would enlisting and then applying really make that big of a difference? https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/how-long-after-enlisting-would-i-have-to-wait-to-apply-to-usmc-ocs-would-enlisting-and-then-applying-really-make-that-big-of-a-difference <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I want to commission as an officer in the USMC. I have 6 credit hours left to complete my degree and will end with around a low GPA ~2.7. My PT scores will be exceptional; I currently hold ~13:00 minutes for my 2-mile run with no specific training, so I can assume I will shave time off in the coming months. <br /><br />I’m worried about my GPA. If I were to enlist, how long after enlisting would I have to wait to apply to become an officer? Would enlisting and then applying really make that big of a difference on the commitee? <br /><br />Thank you all in advance for the replies. Jeff Svajda Wed, 25 Apr 2018 19:53:40 -0400 2018-04-25T19:53:40-04:00 Response by CPT Don Kemp made Apr 25 at 2018 7:59 PM https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/how-long-after-enlisting-would-i-have-to-wait-to-apply-to-usmc-ocs-would-enlisting-and-then-applying-really-make-that-big-of-a-difference?n=3576891&urlhash=3576891 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Were you in ROTC? I thought OCS was only for enlisted. What is your other option? CPT Don Kemp Wed, 25 Apr 2018 19:59:59 -0400 2018-04-25T19:59:59-04:00 Response by LtCol Robert Quinter made Apr 25 at 2018 11:15 PM https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/how-long-after-enlisting-would-i-have-to-wait-to-apply-to-usmc-ocs-would-enlisting-and-then-applying-really-make-that-big-of-a-difference?n=3577481&urlhash=3577481 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>OCS in the Corps is for any individual who is not in another commissioning program. I&#39;d talk to your local OSO through your recruiter before I did anything LtCol Robert Quinter Wed, 25 Apr 2018 23:15:59 -0400 2018-04-25T23:15:59-04:00 Response by Sgt Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 26 at 2018 12:11 AM https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/how-long-after-enlisting-would-i-have-to-wait-to-apply-to-usmc-ocs-would-enlisting-and-then-applying-really-make-that-big-of-a-difference?n=3577564&urlhash=3577564 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div><a class="dark-link bold-link" role="profile-hover" data-qtip-container="body" data-id="1525076" data-source-page-controller="question_response_contents" href="/profiles/1525076-jeff-svajda">Jeff Svajda</a> Talk to a Marine Corps Officer Selection Officer now about OCS. Below is a list of Officer Selection Stations and the phone numbers. Keep us posted.<br /><br /><a target="_blank" href="http://www.mcrc.marines.mil/8thmcd/Units/Officer-Selection-Offices/">http://www.mcrc.marines.mil/8thmcd/Units/Officer-Selection-Offices/</a><br /><br /><a target="_blank" href="http://www.trngcmd.marines.mil/Units/Northeast/Officer-Candidates-School/General-Information/">http://www.trngcmd.marines.mil/Units/Northeast/Officer-Candidates-School/General-Information/</a><br /><br /><a target="_blank" href="https://www.marines.com/becoming-a-marine/officer/training.html">https://www.marines.com/becoming-a-marine/officer/training.html</a> <div class="pta-link-card answers-template-image type-default"> <div class="pta-link-card-picture"> <img src="https://d26horl2n8pviu.cloudfront.net/link_data_pictures/images/000/285/426/qrc/mdmlogo.png?1524718375"> </div> <div class="pta-link-card-content"> <p class="pta-link-card-title"> <a target="blank" href="http://www.mcrc.marines.mil/8thmcd/Units/Officer-Selection-Offices/"> Officer Selection Offices</a> </p> <p class="pta-link-card-description">Officer Selection Offices page</p> </div> <div class="clearfix"></div> </div> Sgt Private RallyPoint Member Thu, 26 Apr 2018 00:11:01 -0400 2018-04-26T00:11:01-04:00 Response by CWO3 Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 26 at 2018 2:38 PM https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/how-long-after-enlisting-would-i-have-to-wait-to-apply-to-usmc-ocs-would-enlisting-and-then-applying-really-make-that-big-of-a-difference?n=3579184&urlhash=3579184 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Talk to an OSO. The experience gained from a few years enlisted will help you become a well-rounded officer. It will also cost you some time, so it&#39;s a tradeoff. OCS and TBS will ensure you have the basics to serve as an officer. Serving as enlisted will give you the practical application and general knowledge. It&#39;s your call. Just do your best and good luck. CWO3 Private RallyPoint Member Thu, 26 Apr 2018 14:38:38 -0400 2018-04-26T14:38:38-04:00 2018-04-25T19:53:40-04:00