Soon to be College Graduate wanting to become a Marine.
Hello all,
I will be attaining my bachelors degree in history in a year with around a 3.2 gpa, I would like to become a history teacher and a basketball coach, but before I pursue this career and get my teaching credentials I would like to join the Marines.
After I obtain my bachelors degree I understand that becoming an officer would be the main course of action, but my gpa isn't up to snuff and I don't have much leadership experience; I have volunteered coaching basketball and done community service, but I was no class president and did not join any clubs or groups in college. Due to my lack of leadership experience and my lower gpa I understand that I might not make the cut for OCS. I would like to become an officer, but If I dont make the cut, I have no problems enlisting
1) what are your thought on my chances of being accepted into OCS? I am in decent physical shape and can do 15 pull ups, 75 crunches and a 24 minute 3 mile.
2) If I do not get accepted into OCS, I can become enlisted correct?
3) If i was to be enlisted, how long would I serve (active duty and non active)?
4) Is there any way I could serve around 4 years in the Marines, then continue my process of becoming a teacher?
5) What course of action would you recommend for me? keeping in mind I do not want a career in the Marines, rather to serve 4 years or so and pursue my career in teaching.
Thanks for your time and help,
Philip