I scored 1560 on the SAT (out of 1600). I've consistently scored in the 99th percentile in standardized tests, although I've never taken the ASVAB. As far as physical requirements go, I am not currently in shape, but I believe that I could be very fit by the time I started.

I suppose I should perhaps try to pay attention to what kind of training would be useful in the civilian market. I am more interested in the combat arms jobs, but I have a lot of technical skills already. I am certainly willing to learn more, but I would rather learn new skills than just rehash the same old stuff. Does anyone have any recommendations? I'm going to browse through the job listings, but they rarely give an accurate idea of what they are.

Does anyone have any thoughts on the Army versus National Guard? I might also look at the Marines, but the Navy and Air Force don't have many combat-oriented jobs available. With my current schedule (school now, then several months off, then back to school), National Guard seems to make more sense. I could get all the training done while under academic suspension, but I ought to be able to resume classes immediately after.

Eventually, I could go to OCS, but I don't know how long I'd have to wait: whether I could do it right after basic training, or only after I completed more college credits. The recruiter said that it was a good idea to do enlisted Advanced Individual Training (AIT) before even starting OCS.

-Biscuits