Joining the military,,,

Question

i'm joining the military, still not decided on which branch yet, but after i graduate i'm definitely joining.

the only thing is, i'm so behind on school right now and i'm going to be home schooled yet again, i don't know what to do and how i'm possibly going to graduate. my parents are so busy, keep in mind i've been home schooled since i was in 8th grade, when my mom home schooled me i used to refuse to do my work, and look where it got me. she couldn't do anything about it because the police wouldn't get involved, lol.

i don't know if i should just go get my GED, or just try my hardest. i'm using this full year to completely catch up, and was hoping to get into tutoring. and then to go back my senior year of high school.

i was one of those kids who thought school didn't matter until i finally grew up and realized i was an idiot, i just want to do something with my life, and there is NO way i'm dropping out.

advice please? GED or try my hardest to catch up/and get tutoring on the side.

it would be really really appreciated. : ))

Brianna

Answer 1

If you're leaning towards the Marine Corps then you can either get your high school diploma or you need a GED AND 15 (100+ level) college credits. Either way is going to require a lot of work on your part. When you turn 17 (or are close to turning 17) go sit down with a recruiter and find out what they can offer you. You need parental consent to enlist at 17, 18+ you can just sign the papers.

Answer 2

If you're young enough (19 in many states) you should return to school.  A GED, while perfectly valid, carries some stigma with some people.

  

THe return to school will also test your 'teaming' ability.  Home school involves isolation from social interaction - the military is 24-7 interaction.

  

Before you go into the military, answer this question:  

Am I willing to shoot to kill, and to be shot at by someone wishing     to kill me?

I'm a former Marine, not anti-military.  The question is important.

  

Answer 3

Hey bro, i was in your same situation. The way i got my act turned around was by taking online classes congruently with high school classes. I did it my senior year. You still got time. I extremely recommend obtaining a HS Diploma. The Marine Corps does accept GED's however they only take a extremely small amount of applicants with GED's every year.  

Answer 4

If you want more opportunities open to you when you start your military career you might want to go ahead and get your diploma.

If you get a GED you can still join but unless you get college credits (15 I think) you will have limited opportunities.

Answer 5

I want to keep law and order in any stite.

Answer 6

Work your butt off and get that diploma girl. A lot of people think that its ok nowadays to go and get the good enough diploman, but honestly when it comes down to it, people want to know you stuck through it and got that diploma. The GED is kinda like saying I quite and just want the easy way out.

Also if your looking to join a military branch, I was USMC. If you want the branch with the best dicipline, the most respect and one that will truly help you in your future its the Marines. They dont sugar coat things by saying oh yeah you can have this job and we will pay for school. The Marines train you to be a Marine and then you can get some schooling in. Plus the uniforms are the best and the respect that you earn is better than any other. Good Luck. Let me know how it goes.  

Answer 7

Get your diploma and stay in school. Military is not the greatest choice right now but if you must go my suggestions are the Navy or Air Force. I served in the Navy for four years and it's not too bad. If I could do it again I would not, I would go to college just alittle bit of advice. Once you get out of the military  it is hard to get a good paying job because they are looking for college graduates regardless you are a veteran.

Answer 8

Brianna,

It sounds like you did a lot of maturing the last year, and I commend you on that.

I was injured my sophmore year playing football. Had to have knee surgery. They said I couldn't play sports in school again, so I goofed off too. I got 'smart' half way through my junior year and graduated. So it sounds like we have a lot in common.

Brianna - you'll never regret graduating. It will make it easier to join the military, and far easier to get into college. And - you'll appreciate it more.

You have a good big brother. He's looking out for you. But, Brianna, the decision is yours to make. Since you sound like you've matured and are somewhat independent I'm going to guess you'll do what you want whether it'sthe Marines or something else. Just appreciate that your big brother is looking out for you.

Good luck to you.

"Ranger"