Why do you need a 110GT score to become an officer if you have a Bachelors degree from a regional college?

2018-08-18T21:48:33-04:00

I have a 107GT score and I have a Bachelors degree in homeland security. I have looked into becoming an officer. The hold up is a GT of 110. I don’t understand why that matters. Officers that come from the Academy don’t even get a GT score so why should I have to have one? Thoughts?

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 18 at 2018 9:52 PM

2018-08-18T21:52:36-04:00

Because having a 110 means you're more likely to succeed in a commissioning program like OCS or Green to Gold.

Response by LTC Kevin B. made Aug 18 at 2018 10:33 PM

2018-08-18T22:33:54-04:00

People who go to the USMA must also take a standardized exam (the ACT or SAT) for admission. and they must score very high to be competitive. That's similar to the ASVAB process, which is simply a different (but military-specific) standardized exam. Plus, the USMA applicants must go through a very rigorous selection process for an appointment. So, it's not like they skate by without having to go through a similar hurdle.

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 19 at 2018 12:11 PM

2018-08-19T12:11:02-04:00

The score is one way to standardize requirements across the board. While regional accreditation is necessary to keep universities covering a similar group of subjects and keeping education levels at a similar quality, the ASVAB ensures a proclivity for specific skills is measured at or above a certain standard.

Have you considered retaking the ASVAB?

Response by SGT Joseph Gunderson made Aug 19 at 2018 2:29 PM

2018-08-19T14:29:10-04:00

The GT is supposed to be the score that tells how well one can actually learn and comprehend new information. 110 is where the military believes that no matter what you are handed you will probably be able to learn it. Is there a big difference between a 107 and 110+, probably not, but then what is the big difference between scoring 59 on a PT event and a 60... Well, one is failing. As for why you should have to make that mark to go officer if you already have a BS/BA, you have met the requirement to go officer from the civilian world with that degree but it sounds like you are attempting to go through OCS; different circumstances, different requirements.

Why don't you just take the FAST class and improve your GT really quick?

Response by SGM Bill Frazer made Aug 19 at 2018 10:32 PM

2018-08-19T22:32:47-04:00

Because that is the way is was set up even back to WWII, it's the rule and that's that. Hell you can be an athlete and get a degree in basket weaving.

Response by MAJ Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 20 at 2018 9:37 AM

2018-08-20T09:37:47-04:00

It's just the standard. They had to set it somewhere so they picked 110. If they had picked 107 you'd be fine but there would be someone else who scored a 104 asking the same question as you. The good news is that you're very close and can no doubt get your score up. Good luck.

Response by 1LT Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 21 at 2018 9:32 PM

2018-08-21T21:32:23-04:00

Same reason why a 180 is passing and a 179 is failing. Take classes to raise your GT score. My soldier did that in preparation for her warrant packet.