Good evening,
I am currently a AS100 cadet and going onto being a 250 cadet (came in a semester late) this upcoming fall semester. I am torn as to whether take a whole year off or stay for FTP year. The reason why I am asking is because I currently have a HORRIBLE GPA -- 2.0, non tech major & a cross town cadet. So basically I only have this fall semester to get my grades up and need to transfer by next fall semester to the university where my det is located. My chances of being accepted is very slim with that GPA into the university and also for competing for an EA slot. If I take a year break, I can easily boost up my GPA and will have a higher chance of getting a slot. I understand it is not all about my GPA as other factors play big roles into getting an EA slot as well. My PFT is above 90 maxed out on pushups & situps & had an OK run time but I will get better time, overall pretty healthy as I have done my DoDMERB already and not sure with cadre ranking. Don't get me wrong, it is not easy for me to take a whole year break while I see everyone else go to field training.... But if I do stay, I do not want to be a 500. It has always been my dream to commission, and serve my country. I am destined to do this and am not going to give up on my dream.... I just need help on getting on the right path. I am going to talk to my cadre tomorrow in regards to making the right decision for me and my future but I would greatly appreciate it if you guys give me your opinions as well. Thank you for your time!
K.Sarah
I am currently a AS100 cadet and going onto being a 250 cadet (came in a semester late) this upcoming fall semester. I am torn as to whether take a whole year off or stay for FTP year. The reason why I am asking is because I currently have a HORRIBLE GPA -- 2.0, non tech major & a cross town cadet. So basically I only have this fall semester to get my grades up and need to transfer by next fall semester to the university where my det is located. My chances of being accepted is very slim with that GPA into the university and also for competing for an EA slot. If I take a year break, I can easily boost up my GPA and will have a higher chance of getting a slot. I understand it is not all about my GPA as other factors play big roles into getting an EA slot as well. My PFT is above 90 maxed out on pushups & situps & had an OK run time but I will get better time, overall pretty healthy as I have done my DoDMERB already and not sure with cadre ranking. Don't get me wrong, it is not easy for me to take a whole year break while I see everyone else go to field training.... But if I do stay, I do not want to be a 500. It has always been my dream to commission, and serve my country. I am destined to do this and am not going to give up on my dream.... I just need help on getting on the right path. I am going to talk to my cadre tomorrow in regards to making the right decision for me and my future but I would greatly appreciate it if you guys give me your opinions as well. Thank you for your time!
K.Sarah
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