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confused.....is son telling me the truth?
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Permalink Reply by Kathy (AOMom) on
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Does he have a high school diploma? If he doesnt then he needs the college hours to be eligible to join, not a GED or home schooling.
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Permalink Reply by Anti M on
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that wasn't the case before. The rules change all the time. Ask the recruiter yourself? Just don't say who you are on the phone. But if your son doesn't want to do this, don't push too hard. It isn't for the unenthusiastic.
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Permalink Reply by Janelle~RsMom on
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Your son isn't lying to you. The Navy changed their requirements in 2009 when they entered the state of being over-manned. If the Navy is something he really wants to do, he will be required to have 15 credit hours of college (community college works to) and score high on the asvab. They Navy also raised the minimum score for the asvabs into the 40's a year or so ago. With the economy the way it is all branches of the service are seeing enlistment rates at an all time high and can be very strict with their enlistment requirements. This is a good reference... a little out of date, but gives a break down branch by branch. Good luck to your son!
http://usmilitary.about.com/cs/genjoin/a/asvabminimum.htm
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Permalink Reply by Arwen on
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There are the "technically you can get in with these scores" scores, and the scores needed to actually get a job. Most of those who have been able to get in lately have at least a 60. The higher the score, the more jobs there are available, and the better chance of getting in.
If he's weak in any area (math, English, etc) he should use the college credits to work on his skills in that area. Community colleges are great places for that. If the college offers them, fitness classes (make sure they include college credit!) also help get prospective sailors ready.
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I agree with Hoppi, it has to be their choice.
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