Secondly, I thought that the Marine option as a PLC scholarship Marine was better than the Naval one. Because if you're not sure about the Marines, that first summer program will let you know that it's not like the movies.
The best way to "win" , I like to say "earn", I THINK is to kick butt on your SAT's (which he's done since he got an academic scholarship), get good grades and do very well on the ASVAB. That way you have aviation, law or infantry option. The better you do, the more options ya got. Oh and remember if your son wants a specific MOS and the Marine Corps needs a man with your sons qualifications and they don't match....... the caveat is that they told you you can "apply" for ANY MOS. But they don't have to give you that..... you're in the Marines then and them's the breaks.
This PLC gives you the option if you decide NOT to accept a commission of being an enlisted Marine for only 4 years, instead of the 8 year obligation if you go Navy after your junior year.
Bottom line, for me, is that if your son KNOWS for a fact that he wants to be a Marine, with NO DOUBTS, I think you get more stuff by going Navy. If you want to put your toe in the water and see if you like the swimming pool.... PLC option with 4 year enlisted obligation instead of 8 years.............. I think. The advisor can help him with the options. .
Your son has made a good choice to join the finest fighting force that man has ever seen. My only concern is the Auburn thing........ hahahahahaha.... I'd opt for Texas A&M.....but that's just me.
Thanks Dick. As a noob, can you define “PLC” for me? The rest makes sense.
p.s. 99s across the ASVAB ;-) Not quite as good on the SATs as perhaps some applicants, but he’s taking them again.