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My son is struggling on his tests, badly.  He failed his first one, but made it up the next day.  He passed his next 2 tests, and failed another one today.  I know he is studying, as he is 26 and not hanging out with the "party crowd," and he wants this really bad.  He was told today that he can retake the test in the morning, but if he fails another test, he's "rolled back." I don't think he's worried about the roll back so much, as it would give him more time to study. 

I guess my questions are these:  if he "fails out" of school altogether, does he choose a new MOS (or whatever they call it in the Navy)? Or will he be just sent to wherever the Navy puts him?  Don't get me wrong, I am being very positive with him.  I truly believe if they see he's trying, they will help him along, but this isn't high school, and I know it's important to pass.  

Any advice?  

Thanks! 

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It wont be the end of the world if he gets rolled back he can relearn what he didn't understand.  I am not sure about what they will do with him if he fails out.  My son is a corpsman and there were a couple of guys that failed out and got sent to other schools. I guess it depends on if there are openings and of course hate this phrase the needs of the Navy.  Hang in there its a lot of hard work  Just keep the positive vibes heading his way!!!

BeckyLCM - hope thing have improved for your son. If he is still having issues - he needs to speak with an instructor. They have study groups and will do everything they can to help him make it through.

My son is 1 of the instructors. Tell yours to speak up - better to do that and get the help you need then to get so frustrated.

Best of luck!

Kathy

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