USAREC acceptance chances for August 2020 board?

Perry Singh — Fri, 19 Jun 2020 00:40:57 -0400

Hello all, I am a new member currently waiting for USAREC to convene this August 2020 and was wondering if prior, current, and future OCS members think my application is competitive enough
Major- Biology
GPA- 2.6
GT:119
PT: 281
AFQT: 86
I played sports and was team captain on my HS football team, played tennis. In college I was apart of the exercise science club, pre dental club, and HOSA. Along with internships at physical therapy clinics, volunteering, prior work experience, I am trilingual, and have no criminal records. I know the GPA is below average but I explained to the board why it was so low. It was due to the fact my father had heart failure during my 2017-17 academic year and had to balance schoolwork, family business and other extra curricula's. They seemed to understand and gave me the recommendation but here I am stressing about the board that is convening for August. My recruiter says I am competitive even with my low gpa he says my PT score balances it out along with my LoR from my Lt. Colonel. I would jus like some input as to what you think of my standing.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 19 at 2020 1:13 AM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 19 Jun 2020 01:13:35 -0400

I'm also looking for advice for this upcoming board. Good luck by the way brother!

Response by MAJ Jason Sierakowski made Jun 19 at 2020 7:38 AM

MAJ Jason Sierakowski — Fri, 19 Jun 2020 07:38:00 -0400

Where'd you go to school? Tier 1 school? That matters. GPA matters, Letters of recommendation matter. Prior service matters. Leadership potential to be a successful candidate and future officer matters. Everyboad is different for folks being competitive...... But I'm not the board. Make yourself as competitive as possible.

Response by CPT Carlos Ribadeneira made Jun 19 at 2020 9:12 AM

CPT Carlos Ribadeneira — Fri, 19 Jun 2020 09:12:12 -0400

Good luck!

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 19 at 2020 10:48 AM

LTC Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 19 Jun 2020 10:48:17 -0400

Not to be Debbie downer but AFQT is probably the most important factor they look at. Your score of 86 puts you in Category II. That means there are probably a good number of candidates that are above you. I too had a below par GPA, went to a smaller university, etc but I had a 99 AFQT which put me at the top of Category I. Not saying it isn't possible but will all depend on how many applicants they are accepting.

Response by 2LT Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 19 at 2020 8:44 PM

2LT Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 19 Jun 2020 20:44:14 -0400

The August 2020 board was postponed due to COVID-19.
The next board is in November.
Good luck, I'll be in there with you.

Response by 1LT Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 22 at 2020 10:07 PM

1LT Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 22 Jun 2020 22:07:51 -0400

I went through OCS and I will say that it is entirely dependent on the people that go through the board with you. I went through in Raleigh, NC with 5 other people and all of us were accepted. that might have been very different had there been 30 people. The Army is thirsty for officers and with your scores I feel that you'll be absolutely fine. Don't stress it.