Is it possible to start as E-4 after Air Force boot camp?

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A lot of people that I know that serve the US Armed Forces have been telling me that I can start as E-4 after boot camp since I graduated a 4 year college. I'm going to MEPS for my physical Tuesday morning and I was told to negotiate with the counselor before I sign my contract to get that E-4 standing. Is this possible?
I'm still under permenant resident status, which is why I can't be an officer at this time. I plan on completing my citizenship filing next year and put in my application for OCS right after, but I want to get in the military right away due to my current job situation (basically I would be making more and living a better life as an enlisted than what I'm doing now).
 
I have a college degree already and graduated AF boot camp in march of this year and the Air Force will not let you get anything above an E-3 or A1C when you graduate from boot. Believe me I asked, it has to do with level rating. Like I'm a 3 level, so I'm an apprentice a E-4 or senior airman most likely has a 5 level making them an journeyman. This is how my dad put it since he was in the Air Force for 20 years, and my recruiters.
 
you will have a few more perks, not much. You will have to remain at the rank for the required time till you can advance. There really is not much use in that.

Why are you going in as enlisted? With four years of college you could go in as an officer.
 
No, you'll get E-3 after basic (2 stripes). All that means is a little more pay, you won't have any more power than an E-1 out of basic.
 
You can commission as an officer...and be a second lt....All you need to be an officer is a 4 year degree...call an officer recruiter, you don't want to have to be on the enlisted side unless you have to..the pay is less, the work is harder...and much more bs...
 
No, you'll get E-3 after basic (2 stripes). All that means is a little more pay, you won't have any more power than an E-1 out of basic.
 
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