Thinking about attending OCS for Navy or Marines

I have a decreasing interest in pursuing a life in finance and have recently turned my sights on attending OCS (Officer Candidate School) after university. 

Thoughts?

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I think it is a good idea in general. What are you thinking of doing in the military?

"If you always put limits on everything you do, physical or anything else, it will spread into your work and into your life. There are no limits. There are only plateaus, and you must not stay there, you must go beyond them." - Bruce Lee
 

It's actually pretty challenging to get a spec ops slot as an officer. Do you have a good GPA?

"If you always put limits on everything you do, physical or anything else, it will spread into your work and into your life. There are no limits. There are only plateaus, and you must not stay there, you must go beyond them." - Bruce Lee
 

It Is generally a great experience and I am happy I did it.  However, I was also in need of discipline.  You will be challenged regardless of which branch you go into (speak to all of them before you decide).  But just be damn sure that it is what you want to do.  You will have some of the best times of your life if you do it and the potential for some of the worst.  Will pray to help you with your decision.

Only two sources I trust, Glenn Beck and singing woodland creatures.
 
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