How much will my college transcripts affect my WOCS packet?

2018-06-26T22:35:19-04:00

I’m filling out my Warrant Officer Application and my grades in college were not very good. I’m afraid if I turn in my College Transcripts it will hurt my chances of being selected? I have passed maybe half of my classes the 2 separate times I attended school. (On the bright side I’ve got a stellar track record on the military side of things.)

Response by CW2 Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 26 at 2018 10:41 PM

2018-06-26T22:41:19-04:00

In my opinion, I don’t think it will hold much weight toward you being qualified for a warrant MOS. The board will be focused on your military experience to ensure that you meet the prerequisites. Many applicants have some sort of moral waiver, blemishes from school, or even infractions while in the military. You have to sell yourself as to why the warrant officer Cohort needs you. Speak to a senior Warrant for more clarity also, if you haven’t already.

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 26 at 2018 11:30 PM

2018-06-26T23:30:45-04:00

Only the fact that you were conferred a degree has meaning for this. Most of the emphasis will be placed on your NCOERs and 1059s. When you fill out your military resume and list your professional military education, be sure to discuss how you have used that education to improve as a Soldier and how you apply it to your daily military activity

Response by CW3 Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 27 at 2018 8:14 PM

2018-06-27T20:14:55-04:00

If you have the degree, the SME status in the Army, and meet all the other benchmarks, you should be good.

Response by WO1 Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 1 at 2018 9:04 AM

2018-07-01T09:04:38-04:00

Turn them in! They look at the fact you have college. They don’t have enough time to go that thoroughly through you transcripts.

Response by WO1 Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 3 at 2018 12:43 PM

2018-07-03T12:43:28-04:00

What do they call someone who finishes last in their class in medical school? Doctor.

GPA won’t outweigh that you actually have college

Response by CW2 Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 5 at 2018 2:45 PM

2018-07-05T14:45:28-04:00

The Army is hurting for Pilots right now. I don’t think it will play a huge part, but know that being a pilot in the Army requires a lot of studying on your off time.

Response by CW3 Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 10 at 2018 1:43 PM

2018-10-10T13:43:32-04:00

look at the Prerequisites for the MOS that you are trying to get into, such as needing English 101, 102

Response by CW3 Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 11 at 2018 1:09 AM

2018-10-11T01:09:15-04:00

It shouldn’t. Just meat the requirements for your warrant MOS and you should be fine.

Response by CW3 Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 6 at 2019 7:18 PM

2019-04-06T19:18:42-04:00

The scrutiny placed on your records is intense now. Any small infraction that could compromise your security clearance is tabulated; this includes your social media interactions, traffic violations, debt etc. Your civilian education only matters if you completed degree; your transcripts will be visible but the board only has a few minutes for each packet...your resume has to be solid and your last 10 NCOERS have to be strong. Your Army career from when you entered the service will be scrutinized...if you had UCMJ...don't bother.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 27 at 2020 12:04 PM

2020-08-27T12:04:14-04:00

Do you just submit unofficial transcripts with your packet or do you need to request official ones to go with? (For certain pre-reqs)