Subject: Navy College Programs
From: (WaLDo Michael)
Date: 7/1/2004 11:14 PM Eastern Daylight Time
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I will, in fact, do alot better in college
because I know it's very Important.
It is likely that any officer program looks at the total individual including
how they did in academics and extra curricular programs. Therefore now is the
time for you to prove yourself both in academics and community projects.

Is there
any Navy programs that I can go in as Enlisted and eventually become
an officer?

Have you explored universities that offer Navy ROTC programs. Often a person at
a Univ. can participate in the first two years of ROTC w/o commitments. If that
individual is a 'high' performer there may be a possibility that the last two
years could be on 'contract' with NROTC leading to a commission. Do a 'Google'
for Univ. that might offer Navy ROTC.
Many of the branches have 'recruiters' that recruit for the officer corp.
Channeling people toward ROTC, Academies, or OCS/OTS commissioning programs.


I know you have to have a Bachelor's Degree, but in what?
Well. . .I'd say most anything from my own experience but since that was in the
60s I'm probably the exception rather than the rule. In reality a math/science
major would serve you better. Remember you not only have to prepare for what
the military wants but for the future when you will not be in the military.

If I do go in as enlisted under a college program do I serve my four
years then go to college paid for by the navy, or do I go to college
while doing my four years?
If you enlist there could be some college programs available on or near the
base. Most bases have an education office that helps all on base toward further
education. And remember now that some classes could be done on-line. There are
a lot of events that might occur during four years that might change your
goals.

As others have stated in other posts to you that officer selection is like
getting into a large college. The 'total' picture of an individual is examined.
I was an Air Force Academy Liaison Officer and counseled HS Jrs. & Srs. looking
to get an appointment to the Academy. Academics a priority as was the prospect
that a prospect could 'get through.' I also taught at an University and
advised students in my area.
It is important to look at all options. Get information from various sources.
Might want to try some searches on the 'official' branch site of the Navy.
Check to see if there are USN reserve units around and as I mentioned check for
USN ROTC at Univs.
NJMc