Posted on Nov 5, 2021
Will I be able to qualify for OCS on time through enlisting with some college credits from 1 year of attending university?
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I left my school because I thought ROTC won't be a quality experience and training. Also college cost way too much when someone just reads a slide for me during lectures when I could be doing online and study for myself. I understand you need a bachelor's degree to go for OCS, but can I make it on time(TIS Cut off 6 years) to complete a degree while I serve active duty?
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Not a fan of someone reading a slide to you during a class/lecture? Oh man.....are you ever in for a surprise when you enter the military.
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I had a soldier apply and be accepted to OCS. Like SFC Kelly Fuerhoff mentioned, you must have 90 credits towards your degree and be able to complete your degree PRIOR to being promotable to CPT.
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Pretty sure the cutoff is eight years time in service, active duty years.
Lots of people make time to go to college in the Army. But, like any other full time job, you have to make extra time for it in your life. You're leaving school where going to college was your full time job. You go to online school and you're working two full time jobs for the next 3-6 years - Army and College.
Is it doable? Absolutely. Is it easy? Not at all. But the Army doesn't want leaders who can't take the hard route. So, show us what you got.
Lots of people make time to go to college in the Army. But, like any other full time job, you have to make extra time for it in your life. You're leaving school where going to college was your full time job. You go to online school and you're working two full time jobs for the next 3-6 years - Army and College.
Is it doable? Absolutely. Is it easy? Not at all. But the Army doesn't want leaders who can't take the hard route. So, show us what you got.
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