Lots of the same stuff recruiters say. He also got into a career field with big bonus' because the training lands you good jobs when your initial enlistment is up. Sometimes he reminds him of his screwups. He is very smart but a little ADD so high test scores, inconsistent grades. The sort of kids that would work all night on an essay then leave it at home the next morning and then be downgraded for lateness, not quality. He does not believe in ADD of course. ADD is an excuse! However, not having that diagnosis might have helped him get into the program--labels can hurt! I probably have it too but was never treated either. Of course we are both hoping that the structure that the military provides will help him.....