FormerMid2014
5-Year Member
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- Aug 22, 2014
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Hi Everybody,
I'll try to make this brief.
I was given a General Discharge (Honorable) in years back from USNA at the beginning of my second class year for failed urinalysis (marijuana). I knew I screwed up big time (such idiocy) before coming back to school, and did not sign the 2 for 7 contract, voluntarily separated, and enrolled in another university.
Weeks later (I'm not sure why the delay) I received a call about my failed test (which I predicted), and was informed I could go back for a court martial to fight it or have my discharge downgraded to General (UHC). I chose the latter (of course).
I refuse to accept that I ruined my life, and would stop here to ask if anyone has resources I can contact for counseling before I continue.
At the USNA, I had a spotless record up til this incident, maintained a 3.24 GPA (top third of my class), and my last 2 peer review rankings I was ranked 6/41 and 13/~40, respectively, in my company (is there any way I can pull these records to show that I wasn't a complete scumbag and did more than just study?).
Questions and recap of previous concerns:
Resources for counceling?
Can I get my records showing that I was a good midshipman in non-academic matters?
Is a discharge upgrade worth applying for given the following?:
I consider my citizenship to have been excellent since my discharge (no arrests, etc...).
I am applying for law school, have scored in the 90th percentile (looking at Berkely) on the LSAT, and I believe the discharge will negatively impact my chances of admittance.
I have maintained a 3.85 at my new University.
I have learned enough Mandarin Chinese to have earned a full semester scholarship at a prestigious Chinese University (Hangzhou).
-Qualified for Nationals in swimming
-Top speaker award in regional law school competition
I'm very nervous, and I don't want my work since separation to have been for nothing. Direction, discussion, and references will be much appreciated
-Former Mid
I'll try to make this brief.
I was given a General Discharge (Honorable) in years back from USNA at the beginning of my second class year for failed urinalysis (marijuana). I knew I screwed up big time (such idiocy) before coming back to school, and did not sign the 2 for 7 contract, voluntarily separated, and enrolled in another university.
Weeks later (I'm not sure why the delay) I received a call about my failed test (which I predicted), and was informed I could go back for a court martial to fight it or have my discharge downgraded to General (UHC). I chose the latter (of course).
I refuse to accept that I ruined my life, and would stop here to ask if anyone has resources I can contact for counseling before I continue.
At the USNA, I had a spotless record up til this incident, maintained a 3.24 GPA (top third of my class), and my last 2 peer review rankings I was ranked 6/41 and 13/~40, respectively, in my company (is there any way I can pull these records to show that I wasn't a complete scumbag and did more than just study?).
Questions and recap of previous concerns:
Resources for counceling?
Can I get my records showing that I was a good midshipman in non-academic matters?
Is a discharge upgrade worth applying for given the following?:
I consider my citizenship to have been excellent since my discharge (no arrests, etc...).
I am applying for law school, have scored in the 90th percentile (looking at Berkely) on the LSAT, and I believe the discharge will negatively impact my chances of admittance.
I have maintained a 3.85 at my new University.
I have learned enough Mandarin Chinese to have earned a full semester scholarship at a prestigious Chinese University (Hangzhou).
-Qualified for Nationals in swimming
-Top speaker award in regional law school competition
I'm very nervous, and I don't want my work since separation to have been for nothing. Direction, discussion, and references will be much appreciated
-Former Mid