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My son is really struggling in A school. He has failed 2 tests now and is really contemplating separating. I know he does not want to but really has no idea what to do. Any suggestions? He is already in mandatory study hall. He is so young, only 18, I wish there was someone to look out for him. I'd really appreciate any help possible.

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My son is also in mandatory study hall. He said it has really helped. Tell your son to hang in there. It's not easy but it is worth it!
Csandjmom, so sorry your son is having a hard time in A school it's so hard when being under the instructors thumb in boot camp 24/7 to so much freedom in A school
They have to resist all the opportunities to play games and socialize and really concentrate on study when not in class or on duty, my 18 yr old could not have done it but now my now 25 yr old is doing well, It's self motivation Just encourage him to go to class. Study and get enough sleep, leave the rest for after A school. Hope he can get it together, it's so hard, but he's made it through boot camp so he can do this! Will say a prayer for him and you, we moms want our babies happy no matter their age.

i agree with the other post    my son passed and he studied all the time.  He said that the test are tough for the first several weeks but will get easier.   He needs to study alot and then it is over.   hang in there

Csandjmom,my son is currently in A school for corpsman as well. He failed mod 2 and was held back a week. Then failed the mod 6 killer test last week by one point this pushed him back two more weeks. My son has done all the right things he doesn't leave base, study groups and we sent his laptop and a hotspot because he said the computer lab can be really loud. Tell him to get with his petty officer they also have ways to study and are there for support. There is also a site called quiz let it has helped my sailor 100%. He gets the content but freezes when he takes the rest. Message me I can explain more.
csandjmom-Hope this is helpful. :) When I signed up for corps school decades ago, I signed up with a group of friends. We had an idea of what it would be like, but we were all your son's age. A few of us loved it, but others struggled through school. Two guys decided it just wasn't for them and went on to other successful and fulfilling careers in the Navy. We all want to be supportive of our kids, but just like in college, sometimes we need to change our "major" to find what fits us best. It's possible that his skill set is better suited for a different field, one where he will thrive and build confidence in himself. If corps school isn't utilizing his strengths, now may be the time to make that change.
Hi my son just texted me that he has failed the same test three times. He is studying as hard as he can. He has been phased back and is in mandatory study hall. It's not helping. He originally went to enlist MA (Master of Arms). Recruiter got him to MEPS and unfortunately he would have had to wait til Fall for bootcamp. He was talked into HM by the recruiter. Clearly he is not cut out for this. Who can he go to to discuss another field. He is liking his choice to enlist but HM is not for him. please help he is losing hope.
My son had the same issue, have him talk to the review board and they are so helpful. They had him write why he was struggling thry sent him to speak to a career councilor and in the end he did stay in HM and he is going better however there were several sailors who changed careers. They want your son to excel and they will work with him. Best of luck.
(I sent you the beginning of this message in a friend request. Read that part before reading this.)
If he still having trouble and he gets dropped they will give him the option of going undesignated or they will give him another job but he has no choice in what job he gets if that happens he will b stuck in San Antonio for a very long time possibly longer than it would take to pass A school and graduate as a corpsman

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