Advice on 100 words essay for OCS
Anything helps. Funnily enough, this is turning out pretty hard because I can't quite explain why. It's a feeling inside me that has pulled me towards the Marine Corps.
Current Draft:
I want to become a Marine Corps Officer because leading Marines feels like the first calling in my life that isn’t forced or expected. Most of what I’ve achieved has felt like checking boxes, not choosing a path. But this feels different. My faith, my family, and the people I care about have always grounded me, yet I’ve never felt a real sense of purpose until now. I want to lead Marines because I want to become someone worthy of their trust, someone who earns respect, not just meets expectations. For once, something feels genuinely right, and I want to follow that.