Advice on Reserves and College

[Hendrix]

Alright, ever since I could remember being a Marine is what I've wanted to do with my life. But lately, my plans for it may have changed slightly. Tomorrow morning, I am meeting with my school counselor. Apparently, I have a good chance of graduating a year early, and because of my score on Arizona's standardized tests and my GPA, I have the possibility of free tuition to any in-state school. If I do graduate early, I will barely be 17, and would need a parent signature to enlist. After speaking with my father, and I am now considering the Marine Corps Reserves as a 03xx, preferably 0311 or 0331. Is being a Marine Reservist while going to school a good option? Whatever I do, I don't want to be an officer right away. I want enlisted life first. Any advice from Marines is appreciated.

[Lisa 23]

Do a search on the site as this topic has been covered before.