Future, Prospect Student for MSU and Auburn with a Military Twist: Seeking Advice

[Nmlvaio101]

SDN Community,

Good afternoon. I am seeking guidance for my odd situation that I couldn't find on the forums.

Background:

Academic History:

Bachelor of Science in Environmental Biology with Minor in Military Science

Master of Public Administration (MPA) with concentration of Public Health Administration (Current – still working on it).

I do have Joint Services Transcript (JST) or Verification of Military Experience and Training (VMET) transcripts for my military professional courses that are accredited with GPA value.

(My GPA / Recommended Avg)

Overall GPA= 3.09 / 3.61
Required math & science GPA = 3.43 / 3.5
Upper-level sciences GPA = 2.07 / 3.69
Last 45-semester hours = 2.72 / 3.7


Supporting Information:

Animal Experience:
06/23/2001 – 06/24/2001 Humane Society for 8hrs.
11/15/2014 – 11/29/2014 OG Mainz (Germany) via Schutzhund for 12hrs.
02/03/2013 – 07/25/2015 OG Schmalenbach-Lehrberg (Germany) via Schutzhund for 300hrs.
09/15/2015 – Current Florida Schutzhund club for >100hrs.

Clinical Experience:
05/28/2016 – w/ vet. >2.5 hrs. (Working on this).

Employment Experience:
01/15/2012 – 05/13/2013 Flight School >3105hrs (253.8hrs of flight hours)
06/10/2013 – 08/04/2014 Assistance S-3 Operations Officer 3000hrs.
08/04/2014 – 08/15/2015 Component Repair Platoon Leader 2226hrs
08/20/2015 – Current Battalion S-4 Logistics Officer (OIC) 1640hrs.

Volunteer Experience:
04/10/2001 – 05/11/2007 Boy Scouts for >700hrs.

Extracurricular-
Red Cross: Bloodborne Pathogens Training (Current)
Red Cross: Lifeguarding / First Aid / CPR / AED (Current)
Red Cross: Waterpark Skills: Valid only with Lifeguarding / First Aid / CPR / AED (Current)
Red Cross: Waterfront Skills: Valid only with Lifeguarding / First Aid / CPR / AED (Current)

Achievement

Eagle Scout via Boy Scouts
2nd Place in the First lego league in 2002
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Commercial Pilot License for Rotorcraft Helicopter; Instrument Helicopter S-702nd Place in the military category via U.S Canine Biathlon (AMK9)
Superior Cadet Decoration Award in 2009 (ROTC)
Distinguished Military Student for the school year 2011.

I have earned an assortment of Military Awards that I am not going to list but they are on the VMCAS Application.

So, what does all this mean? I have a unique opportunity to continue my education (if able) and join the Army Veterinary Corps to add my personal Army experience from the last 4 year. However, that would require the full support of my Change of Command (CoC) and DA Form 1487 signed by the Brigade Commander. What I am trying to do is very, very rare because 99% of all Army Vet got their education prior to commissioning; not the way I am trying to do it. I believe I am competitive amongst my peer group but my GPA is ‘meh’ at best.

1) I am seeking professional guidance to strengthen my profile to be more competitive next year
2) How did Active Service Member make the jump back into school?
3) Recommendation on institution for online courses for Animal nutrition and Biochemistry?

Any and All information is great appreciated

Thank you.

V/R,
Graham.

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[Ashgirl]

Here's the thread "What are my chances," you might get more responses if you post there: http://forums.studentdoctor.net/threads/what-are-my-chances.820748/

 

[FeartheDogMonky]

Feel free to PM me. If I can't help, then I know someone that can. There are quite a few military people on here who have done exactly what you are calling very, very rare. It's more common than you may think. I'd recommend using the search function for military threads to see what's already been posted, but feel free to message me with specifics and I'll get back to ya.