Sir, Thanks for all the information! I am currently enlisted in the Corps and have been in for 9. I'm a staff sergeant and decided to recently try to commission! Your videos don't make me as scared anymore!
I’m 36 years of age, with 8 years prior service active duty time along with 3 reserve years. I’ll have my B.S. degree this December, Fall 2019 semester.
Thanks for the video! In your opinion, can you rate the importance of the categories (i.e. GPA, PFT, references, past leadership experience, etc) in order? Also, has OCS acceptance rate gone up in the past 2 years or so?Currently a college senior with 1 year left to try and boost my 2.9 GPA. Gym rat, so not worried about PFT personally but have no leadership experience or completed extra-curricular activities.
1- Your OSO's write up about you; their recommendation. 2- PFT 3- Anything else that stick out that. It could be any significant volunteer service, special letter of recommendation from a high ranking officer, etc.
Hey there. I’m a law contract. First semester law school had a 3.43 GPA. I have 6 good references. 253 PFT. My selection board meets in one week and I have been seeing that if I get over 260 I should have about a 90% chance of getting selected. Is that still true to this day?
How important is past leadership experience? I read they teach leadership at ocs, but I imagine they would still want to have some pre-existing experience before you go. If I don't have a lot of leadership experience of my application will it significantly hurt my chances?
My GPA isn’t a all that great, last I check I have a 2.7. And I was wondering if I were to do good in every other area could I still get selected? Or should I just go enlisted?
Good stats thus far. Hard to tell though because there is much more that goes into that? Hows your participation with the OSO? Team player? Leader? Etc..
I have tons of questions: 1. 3.4 Crimj Masters Degree. (What are my chances) 2. My Asvab is 35-45 (low I know) 3. I got offered a opportunity to go for it What can I really expect
Thank you Capt.Dubon! For the candidates who scored 275 or below on the PFT, are they fit enough to complete PT events at OCS? They will get in a bit better shape by the time they report for the class, but I keep hearing "If you don't run under 21 minutes for 3 miles, you'll fall back on majority of PT events cause it's a run academy!".
Yes it will be hard but with some heart and determination it is possible. No sense in overthinking it. Just train hard and set yourself up for success. You will thank yourself when the 1st pft rolls around before pickup day. Running 20 miles a week is minimum in my opinion to avoid running injuries like stress fractures. Fractures are a good ticket home. (speaking from experience)
Honestly you have one of the most comprehensive admissions video here on UA-cam. Thank you for your knowledge.
Sir,
Thanks for all the information! I am currently enlisted in the Corps and have been in for 9. I'm a staff sergeant and decided to recently try to commission! Your videos don't make me as scared anymore!
Very Informative, Thank you for your time invested to make this video.
My platoon started with 80, graduated 39.
Thank you
Great vid
thanks!
What is pre-select and how does one get pre-selected? Do they must already have taken ASVAB and more?
I’m 36 years of age, with 8 years prior service active duty time along with 3 reserve years. I’ll have my B.S. degree this December, Fall 2019 semester.
Norman DeGuzman under 35 is the latest you can commission
Norman, see my last video!
When are the selection boards each year? I believe there was one in April 2020 - when is the next one? Thank you, great channel.
For PLC, it is - October, December, February and April. For OCC- April, July, and November
Is it true you are retiring as a captain? Is it possible you might have been able to advanced further in the enlisted ranks ?
Greetings Sir,
What are the selection stats for prior service Marines?
Slightly higher than the typical candidate. I'd say about 10% higher as long as your PFT is solid.
Thanks for the video! In your opinion, can you rate the importance of the categories (i.e. GPA, PFT, references, past leadership experience, etc) in order? Also, has OCS acceptance rate gone up in the past 2 years or so?Currently a college senior with 1 year left to try and boost my 2.9 GPA. Gym rat, so not worried about PFT personally but have no leadership experience or completed extra-curricular activities.
1- Your OSO's write up about you; their recommendation.
2- PFT
3- Anything else that stick out that. It could be any significant volunteer service, special letter of recommendation from a high ranking officer, etc.
I went to a Junior College after high school and did not take the SAT. Is this an automatic disqualification?
Casey Miller Jr it is not. Many PLC candidates come from junior colleges. Also. no SAT is required but you’ll have to take the AFQT.
Hey there. I’m a law contract. First semester law school had a 3.43 GPA. I have 6 good references. 253 PFT. My selection board meets in one week and I have been seeing that if I get over 260 I should have about a 90% chance of getting selected. Is that still true to this day?
Seeing that you are a law student, you have a good chance of being selected. So yes, still true to this day.
How important is past leadership experience? I read they teach leadership at ocs, but I imagine they would still want to have some pre-existing experience before you go. If I don't have a lot of leadership experience of my application will it significantly hurt my chances?
Prior experience is a plus but not a requirment. As long as you are willing to learn, ask questions, and be humble, you will be fine.
What are the chances of an age waiver for prior service that want to join the USMC as an officer?
Excellence chance if you have a good PFT.
My GPA isn’t a all that great, last I check I have a 2.7. And I was wondering if I were to do good in every other area could I still get selected? Or should I just go enlisted?
That's not too bad of a GPA. Do not let it deter you from seeking this route. Talk to your OSO.
280 pft, 3.3gpa business management major- decent amount of volunteer hours. How do you think I fair in the upcoming board?
Good stats thus far. Hard to tell though because there is much more that goes into that? Hows your participation with the OSO? Team player? Leader? Etc..
I have tons of questions:
1. 3.4 Crimj Masters Degree. (What are my chances)
2. My Asvab is 35-45 (low I know)
3. I got offered a opportunity to go for it
What can I really expect
What are my chances?
SAT: 1100
PFT:300
GPA:3.90
Thank you Capt.Dubon!
For the candidates who scored 275 or below on the PFT, are they fit enough to complete PT events at OCS?
They will get in a bit better shape by the time they report for the class, but I keep hearing "If you don't run under 21 minutes for 3 miles, you'll fall back on majority of PT events cause it's a run academy!".
Yes it will be hard but with some heart and determination it is possible. No sense in overthinking it. Just train hard and set yourself up for success. You will thank yourself when the 1st pft rolls around before pickup day. Running 20 miles a week is minimum in my opinion to avoid running injuries like stress fractures. Fractures are a good ticket home. (speaking from experience)
What if i dont have exactly 5 references?
You don't need 5. Just several good ones
This is not what I was looking for.