What makes a green to gold ADO applicant competitive?

2019-02-23T12:42:13-05:00

I hear a lot of different things, and I'm at a point in my army career where, well, I have no career yet. So I have a blank landscape. I have a 2yr degree in computer networking.

I feel like money is a contributing factor, so I feel like having 2yrs completed, requesting a college close to home(no PCS), and having a STEM oriented degree helps. What are some other ways that I can ensure my success, and am I allowed to continuously apply, provided I still have up to date paperwork? How does scholarship and non-scholarship differ from ADO?

Thank you for your time.

Response by SGM Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 23 at 2019 12:44 PM

2019-02-23T12:44:44-05:00

Are you on Active Duty?

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 23 at 2019 1:28 PM

2019-02-23T13:28:06-05:00

Money isn't a factor. You have to fund your own tuition while ON on ADO. Your choice of college is irrelevant.
The things that make you competitive are things like GPA, PT score, boards and awards, performance at work. They are looking for the Scholar - Athlete - Warrior trifecta. You need to set yourself apart from your peers (and other candidates) by doing more and being more. The other two options you separate from the Army into Cadet Command. There are approximately 200 spots given each year for ADO so the competition can be fierce to earn a spot that pays you to go to school full time in active duty.

As for the rest of your questions, it's best you sit down to a green to hold brief at your Ed center. There's just too much information.