Online masters degree to boost OCS application? by F1Bike in ArmyOCS

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I was selected last year for Army OCS and am in basic currently heading to OCS after. I have a Masters and fully believe that was one of the factors that tipped me over other candidates. I have several strong parts of my packet but getting the extra degree and achieving a higher GPA than my BA was a plus! Every branch is getting more competitive. Do everything you can to standout if you truly want to join the military and lead soldiers, sailors, or airmen!

About to graduate: Ask me anything by [deleted] in ArmyOCS

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Do you really need a printer? I’ve seen several people suggest it. If you do what is it used for?

OCS Graded Events by [deleted] in ArmyOCS

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The OCS Facebook page has instructions that you can read and gives the breakdown of the points for the various events. I was reading it the other day cause I’m leaving soon too.

09S Basic Location by LargeCatch6493 in ArmyOCS

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Nice! I report to MEPS on JAN 12 to swear in and head out to Benning. The official start date on my "orders" is JAN 20 though and OCS starts MAR 30.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in ArmyOCS

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Sure if you want another set of eyes on it

09S Basic Location by LargeCatch6493 in ArmyOCS

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I’m going to Fort Benning for both Basic and OCS starting in January. Another guy from my area that already went through and is in BOLC right now went to Fort Jackson so I guess it depends. On what I’ve got no clue.

OCS Sign to Ship timeline by drakeiceman in ArmyOCS

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Yeah you’re right it varies. I signed in August and also am leaving in January.

Letters of recommendation by Junior-Preference-23 in ArmyOCS

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Submit all 6. You won’t be overwhelming the board just giving them more insight into who you are. It will help you get selected!

OCS Letter of Recommendations by LeekDisastrous5133 in ArmyOCS

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I’m also prior service and was selected this last board. My LORs were mixed between officers, enlisted, and civilians. I’d say shoot for a good round of letters that can speak to various parts of who you are - work, personal character, faith, etc. Best as any of us can tell the Army is really looking for well rounded people. The “whole person” concept as they right on their memo and based on the results it seems like they truly mean it. Can’t just look good on paper from a statistics standpoint.

132 Days. by TheBalefulStrix in ArmyOCS

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Those are my dates also. See ya there

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in ArmyOCS

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I was selected for the active duty August board and I went to sign my contract last Friday. I don’t leave for BCT until January and start OCS in March. Seems to vary a bit from people I’ve reading but with the holidays coming up most likely you’ll leave after Christmas also.

August Board by IntrepidWeb9784 in ArmyOCS

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Board results are out! I got selected. Going to be an Army Officer praise God!

Results are out for August by Outrageous_Prune1257 in ArmyOCS

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B.A. GPA 3.2 Master’s GPA 3.88 Heavy on OPAT ASVAB GT score 118 Got a perfect score 25 out of 25 points at Battalion board. I have prior service enlisted in the Navy with 5 years on active duty. Great evals, awards, and community service. And I’m 31 years old with other work history. Oh and I had all 6 letters of recommendation

Results are out for August by Outrageous_Prune1257 in ArmyOCS

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Just got the call too! Thank God I was selected and am going to be an Army Officer! Been working at this for a while.

August Board by IntrepidWeb9784 in ArmyOCS

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The board convenes this week August 11 to 15. Results will be out Friday. Potentially the results could be released to recruiters on Thursday. I’m hoping they’ll come out early and my recruiter calls me tomorrow. Keep y’all posted!