SGT Private RallyPoint Member 2222888 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div> What is the best way to go green to gold in the states? I have no college at the moment. Just looking for tips and tricks. 2017-01-06T14:25:35-05:00 SGT Private RallyPoint Member 2222888 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div> What is the best way to go green to gold in the states? I have no college at the moment. Just looking for tips and tricks. 2017-01-06T14:25:35-05:00 2017-01-06T14:25:35-05:00 CAPT Kevin B. 2222975 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>You need to work on the degree thing. It&#39;s a typical first filter requirement. If your degree is a BA History, that works, but is limiting otherwise. Tickets in the sciences, computers, engineering, etc. become paid for springboards later on for O-3s seeking graduate programs. I&#39;m not aware of waivers, but don&#39;t expect them to be around in a downsizing environment. They are looking for ways to say &quot;no&quot; to most things people want to do.<br /><br />BTW there are various degree programs you can work on while AD. SIU is a common one. Response by CAPT Kevin B. made Jan 6 at 2017 2:53 PM 2017-01-06T14:53:18-05:00 2017-01-06T14:53:18-05:00 1stSgt Private RallyPoint Member 2222976 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Start taking college course after hours. Make a track record to back up your desire for commissioning. The Army will be looking at a record of learning ability. Response by 1stSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 6 at 2017 2:53 PM 2017-01-06T14:53:19-05:00 2017-01-06T14:53:19-05:00 LTC Kevin B. 2223275 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I didn&#39;t go through the Green-to-Gold program, but I did go a similar path. I finished out my initial 3-year contract, and then immediately applied to college. Once accepted, I immediately started talking to the ROTC department. The ROTC departments tend to like prior-service applicants who have a strong, and clean, service record. Response by LTC Kevin B. made Jan 6 at 2017 4:57 PM 2017-01-06T16:57:18-05:00 2017-01-06T16:57:18-05:00 MSG Private RallyPoint Member 2223750 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>The best way is to apply for the Green to Gold program Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 6 at 2017 7:56 PM 2017-01-06T19:56:50-05:00 2017-01-06T19:56:50-05:00 SSG Private RallyPoint Member 2224040 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>An option that my be available for you is west point they have a few enlisted slots every year. There are a lot of rules for that but you may be young enough for it. Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 6 at 2017 10:07 PM 2017-01-06T22:07:07-05:00 2017-01-06T22:07:07-05:00 2017-01-06T14:25:35-05:00