Posted on Jun 26, 2018
How much will my college transcripts affect my WOCS packet?
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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.)
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Warrant Officers 153A: Rotary Wing Aviator (Aircraft Nonspecific) WO1 Warrant Officer Candidate School (WOCS) CW2
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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
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What he said. Also, they are certain WO MOSs that have academic prerequisites (for example, 880A- Marine Deck Officer- wants 3 semester hours each in Math and English), so they would be mostly focused on those specific grades. But try to do better in the future...promotion to CW3 is competitive...having a degree will only help! Good luck to you!
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What do they call someone who finishes last in their class in medical school? Doctor.
GPA won’t outweigh that you actually have college
GPA won’t outweigh that you actually have college
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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.
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I agree with Mr. Cooper. I will also add that the academic portion of WOCS is rough. Not exactly a MENSA Test, but it does require you to study. If you are worried at all about academics, do your absolute best during that portion. If not, then don’t be worried about college grades.
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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.
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Turn them in! They look at the fact you have college. They don’t have enough time to go that thoroughly through you transcripts.
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Do you just submit unofficial transcripts with your packet or do you need to request official ones to go with? (For certain pre-reqs)
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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.
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It shouldn’t. Just meat the requirements for your warrant MOS and you should be fine.
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look at the Prerequisites for the MOS that you are trying to get into, such as needing English 101, 102
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If you have the degree, the SME status in the Army, and meet all the other benchmarks, you should be good.
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