How competitive am I for Green to Gold: Active Duty Option?

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 19 Jul 2018 05:21:17 -0400

I’m currently waiting for the board. I have the stats of:

3.58 CGPA Bachelor of Science in Health Services Admin.
Going for Master or Arts in Communications from a state school.
127 GT Score.
Commandant’s List at BLC
Made SGT in a competitive MI MOS at 2 years 10 months.
271 APFT
2 LOR from O-5’s. 1 LOR from a MSG.
No NCOER due to it being an extended annual not in time for the board. (Wrote a memo for the portal detailing such)

I also need an age waiver, I will be 31 at time of graduation.
I’ve already been medically qualified.

I’ve only been in the Army for 3 1/2 years, but I’m hoping the board will be okay with that. What are my chances of getting an Active Duty Option slot? It’s the only route I can go because I have dependents and will need the income.

Response by MAJ Samuel Weber made Jul 19 at 2018 7:29 AM

MAJ Samuel Weber — Thu, 19 Jul 2018 07:29:43 -0400

One question, have you already earned a Bachelors Degree? If so, why not OCS? ROTC does offer GTG scholarships for Graduate School. Your GPA is very competitive, your GT is irrelevant. What was your SAT/ACT test score? That should have been a requirement for the board. The letter from the MSG won’t help, the two LTC LOR will help, especially if one was your BN CDR. APFT score is solid. How did your photo turn out? That can play a large part in howbtge board views you at first glance. The age waiver shouldn’t be a problem and won’t hold any weight with the board. Cadet Command will have to process that and grant it. The board has no say in waivers. Thier goal is to selected the best qualified with the greatest potential for success as an officer. Have the posed when the results will be released?

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 5 at 2018 8:58 PM

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 05 Nov 2018 20:58:22 -0500

Good evening SGT. I have ready your comment, just wondering how is.the process going. I have the same Qual as you and I am in the process of getting all the paper work togethwr to submit packet. Thank you and hopefully I can get some coaching from you regarding Package Submission. God Bless!