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To Become a Navy Officer, how much of a factor is your GPA? Will after-college experience help in any way?
I have considered the Navy's Information Warfare (specifically information security) career path for a while now, but I have a huge obstacle in my way - my GPA. My first year of college was a GPA killer; I nearly flunked out of school. Upon the realization of reality, I was able to get my mind where it should have been all along. I finished my last three years with very respectable grades; however, my GPA never recovered. I looked into the Navy immediately following graduation (in 2006), but I was told that my GPA needed to be higher.
Since graduation, I have attained a number of industry certifications (MCT, MCSE:Security, ACSP, JNCIA, plus many more). I was a Microsoft Trainer for about a year, and I now work for the biggest Managed Services companies in my state. I am also scheduled to take the CISSP exam at the end of next month.
Needless to say, I am very proud of what I have accomplished in my post-college career. My question is will any of these certifications or work experiences make a difference to the Navy? I know my best option is to contact a recruiter (which I intend to do), but I was hoping someone could speak from experience.
Thanks in advance for your comments.
Since graduation, I have attained a number of industry certifications (MCT, MCSE:Security, ACSP, JNCIA, plus many more). I was a Microsoft Trainer for about a year, and I now work for the biggest Managed Services companies in my state. I am also scheduled to take the CISSP exam at the end of next month.
Needless to say, I am very proud of what I have accomplished in my post-college career. My question is will any of these certifications or work experiences make a difference to the Navy? I know my best option is to contact a recruiter (which I intend to do), but I was hoping someone could speak from experience.
Thanks in advance for your comments.
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You GPA is a non-issue to the military, with some exceptions (particularly in the medical fields). Most everything that you list will not make a significant difference your selection as an officer, but will help you immensely once you begin your career with the military.
I realize this answers is a little brief and may not help you make this important decision, but you're right when you say that your best option is to contact a recruiter. Also - check out the Navy website and see their options for officer programs, there may be some options that you are not yet aware of. Being informed before you go to see a recruiter is a good thing.
My only source on this is my eight years in the military, of which I'm still serving, and plan on finishing out to twenty years. Of course, I'm enlisted in the Army, but most Department of Defense procedures are the same. For most commissioning programs, a four-year degree is a requirement, and you meet that, regardless of your GPA or post-education certifications.
I realize this answers is a little brief and may not help you make this important decision, but you're right when you say that your best option is to contact a recruiter. Also - check out the Navy website and see their options for officer programs, there may be some options that you are not yet aware of. Being informed before you go to see a recruiter is a good thing.
My only source on this is my eight years in the military, of which I'm still serving, and plan on finishing out to twenty years. Of course, I'm enlisted in the Army, but most Department of Defense procedures are the same. For most commissioning programs, a four-year degree is a requirement, and you meet that, regardless of your GPA or post-education certifications.
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I think the Navy would be lucky to have you. The military is short on officers try again or get a masters with a higher GPA there shouldn't be a problem. If that don't work I'm sure one of the other branches will be glad to have you.
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If you ask a question you might not get an answer you want. In this case Chrissimpson wanted to known about GPAs and becoming an Officer both answered. both of said the same thing If the Navy will not take you the other banches will, or go back to school.
If you ask a question you might not get an answer you want. In this case Chrissimpson wanted to known about GPAs and becoming an Officer both answered. both of said the same thing If the Navy will not take you the other banches will, or go back to school.
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