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I am just about to graduate from college and am looking at entering the Coast Guard. It has been suggested that I apply for OCS. I meet all the requirement age 21, 3.5GPA, good physical condition. The one problem I have is I scored a 930 on SAT and qualifying score is a 1000. Do you know if there is any exceptions to the rule if I am a graduate from college?
Robert,
Good Question..I know that the Coast Guard grants waivers in some areas. If you have a degree it greatly helps your chances. OCS is a great way to go actually, your best bet is to talk to a recruiter about the SAT score and see if they can waiver it or not. If not you can always try the enlisted side and then apply for OCS while you are enlisted I have several friends who are going through that option right now. I know that this is a vague answer but unfortunatly I can't give you a positive answer on the SAT score. If you have any other questions please feel free to ask.
Thank You,
Eric
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Eric Ernst
Expertise
I can answer questions regarding Coast Guard life, small boat station life, and air crew station life. I also have a certain degree in expertise in Army National Guard life as I was prior enlisted in the Army.
Experience
I have been in the Coast Guard approx. 2 and a half years one year at a small boat station 9 months of training for aviation (Aviation Electrician Technician) and the rest as an aircrew member. I also have experience as a Combat Engineer (21 Bravo) and as a Heavy Equipment Operator (62 Echo)
Education/Credentials
High School Diploma
Awards and Honors
Purple Heart, Combat Action Badge, Air Force Achievement Medal, Army Commendation Medal, Over Seas Training Ribbon, Humanitarion Service Medal, Operation Iraqi Freedom Medal, and Army Good Conduct Medal to name a few.
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