What college would you suggest in LA?

Cpl Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 06 Mar 2016 21:01:44 -0500

College: What to do and what would you suggest in LA? I'm having trouble to trying to figure where to go and if I really want to jump into wanting to be an officer

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 6 at 2016 9:03 PM

LTC Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 06 Mar 2016 21:03:52 -0500

If you won the lottery and could go to school for anything you want, what is most interesting to you?

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 6 at 2016 9:04 PM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 06 Mar 2016 21:04:14 -0500

Links. . . links for days.
https://www.vets.gov/gi-bill-comparison-tool
http://golivelively.com/2015/03/16/what-school-is-right-for-you/

GI Bill Comparison Tool - Vets.gov

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Response by Cpl Johnathan Engstrom made Mar 6 at 2016 9:09 PM

Cpl Johnathan Engstrom — Sun, 06 Mar 2016 21:09:52 -0500

Make sure it is a regionally certified school. Nationally certified is not as good and will really limit your chances of transferring or working on a graduate degree at a different school

Response by Cpl Bryan Whittaker made Mar 6 at 2016 9:13 PM

Cpl Bryan Whittaker — Sun, 06 Mar 2016 21:13:10 -0500

Simon, the most important thing to know, is make sure the school you attend is (WASC) Accredited since you are on the west coast, this is the accrediting body. Fortunately for you the greater LA area has a plethora of schools, colleges and universities. Start out getting your GED at a community college if you don't have any GED units yet. This might open doors and possibilities. Also consider law school too, there are many throughout LA and Orange County. I am sure you will do great! Don't give up and just know it is a process we have all undertaken. Good luck!

Response by Cpl Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 6 at 2016 9:14 PM

Cpl Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 06 Mar 2016 21:14:47 -0500

If you want to become an officer, I would suggest either talking to a recruiter at their main office or going to a law enforcement job fair. If you want they have some in Camp Pendleton where you can talk to different agencies for around the states and figure out where you are willing to move too. I think they had one in San Diego late last year, but I would probably check to see when the next one is or if there is one closer to you

Response by Maj Mike Harbert made Mar 6 at 2016 9:23 PM

Maj Mike Harbert — Sun, 06 Mar 2016 21:23:30 -0500

If your goal is to be an officer, then the key is to study something you enjoy and to do well. Your GPA is important, physical fitness is important, and your school needs to be regionally accredited. Commissioning is very competitive, so it pays to seek advice from knowledgeable sources - so keep asking around.

Response by MAJ Ken Landgren made Mar 6 at 2016 9:30 PM

MAJ Ken Landgren — Sun, 06 Mar 2016 21:30:17 -0500

List on paper y u r going to school, then rate them one to whatever. You need to answer that.

Response by Maj John Bell made Mar 6 at 2016 9:46 PM

Maj John Bell — Sun, 06 Mar 2016 21:46:58 -0500

A college degree is a big financial commitment, and the skills can be perishable. If you have an engineering degree and do nothing with it during 10 years of service as an officer, you are probably not going to work as an engineer, when you get out. You may drop Tens of thousands or more for no reason. Get all you basic first two years of classes done on active duty, through any military education programs you can get. Don't start the degree specific course until you know what you want to do.

If you think you want to work in a filed that requires a degree, seek out people in that field, with that degree. Ask their opinions Particularly ask about not so obvious jobs that require the degree. Example: my niece is a paramedic that works for movie studios. My nephew is a veterinarian that works for a zoo in the mid-West.

Response by Cpl Michael Jenkins made Mar 6 at 2016 10:03 PM

Cpl Michael Jenkins — Sun, 06 Mar 2016 22:03:04 -0500

Getting your education is the most important thing you can do. I am a marine veteran going back now

Response by SSG Jesse Gonzales made Mar 6 at 2016 10:31 PM

SSG Jesse Gonzales — Sun, 06 Mar 2016 22:31:43 -0500

If you are looking for an MA degree to become an officer than you should consider some business management and leadership couses? However, I noticed that you enjoy art? You need to consider what you are going to use your education for a military career that can be transferred into civilian life or are you already planning on transitioning into a civilian career. There has been a lot of good advise given here. So, You just need to be clear on what your future goal is. I would suggest you talk to a college counselor who might provide you with some direction on your future.

Response by CPT Aaron Kletzing made Mar 6 at 2016 11:37 PM

CPT Aaron Kletzing — Sun, 06 Mar 2016 23:37:03 -0500

What are your personal, professional, and financial goals?

Response by CSM Charles Hayden made Mar 7 at 2016 12:24 AM

CSM Charles Hayden — Mon, 07 Mar 2016 00:24:49 -0500

Cpl Private RallyPoint Member A better question could be: What college in LA would accept you? Then you could make an educated choice!

Response by MSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 7 at 2016 9:17 AM

MSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 07 Mar 2016 09:17:31 -0500

Depends on how well you learn and what kind of environment you learn best in. I did better in the online school due to having a fulltime family and going at my own pace. But more importantly listen to Cpl Whittaker.

Response by Cpl Michael Jenkins made Mar 10 at 2016 1:46 PM

Cpl Michael Jenkins — Thu, 10 Mar 2016 13:46:23 -0500

Get your degree while your in. There are so many benefits available to you. Being an officer has its benefits. Take it from a veteran whose been out and is now going back for his bachelor degree. Go to school while in, look at the different programs the military has to help earn your degree and look at the finicial of the cost but also the benefits