I would encourage you to consider the PLC program for the Marines. That way you finish school and come out commissioned. I worked in a Marine helo squadron ( hueys and Cobras) and it was a great time. My current reserve unit has a recently retired CW4 USA / ANG pilot (Hueys and Blackhawks), he or i can always provide good info since we both do recruiting.
My son seems to have had potentially the same issue with 4-year acceptance. After talking with numerous other parents, Sadly it seems being middle class, honor society and white hurt his chances in CA. I couldn't convince him to consider other state colleges outside CA.
Thanks for considering to serve - it takes a lot to do it, but you should come out a better person for the experience.
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