Recent content by clarksonarmy

Instead of asking random strangers on a discussion board, I would recommend you visit the ROTC program you would like to join and discuss it with them. Each program is different and usually there is a wide range of feelings toward Cadets with other interests/obligations. I know here at...

First…every program is different, big programs may handle it different than small programs, but in most cases the ROO is the person. The ROO is probably the person that has longevity and continuity. The PMS is usually a busy person focused on training the current Cadets and relies on his ROO to...

Did you try to google it??? There is a ton of information about the course on the internet. If you Cadet is considering a combat arms branch (infantry, armor, field artillery) and is into fitness this is a great course to get. The Army expects physical fitness, and being the expert in your unit...

Shouldn't be an issue. I encourage all my applicants to check the block if they expect to be a sports captain in the spring (or fall if they start their application in time for the first board. In my mind, that is an honest mistake. If she had not been awarded the second round scholarship she...

FormerPMS is dead on…please be patient. In the past results took 3-4 weeks to be released. The fact that in the last couple years results are being posted 2-3 weeks after the board finishes work is an Improvement, but still not fast enough for you all. Take a deep breath and go for a run.

deadline to start an Army ROTC scholarship application is 4 February (see above). Believe it or not, some people wait until the last minute to start. All it takes is to create an account and start the application, then you have about a month to complete all the requirements. Here's some good...

If it's Army, it's $600 per semester. Doesn't usually come until after the semester starts. Need to talk to HRA or instructor.

I always recommend you take any checked blocks from your sports and activities that aren't self explanatory and explain. For example you check the volunteer work block. In one of your essays you should explain what volunteer work you do. I also recommend that anything significant on your...

Have you tried contacting a ROO? You might want to engage the ROO at one of your top schools and see what he or she can tell you. If you were one of my applicants (or even if you aren't) I would be able to pull up your application and see if everything looks to be in order. Working with the...

I know if you were on my campus and contacted me about joining our Army ROTC program this Spring I'd have you signed up for the class in a heartbest. Go see someone at the program ASAP if you are interested!!!

Each school and program is different. Talk to coach and cadre. If it looks like they have a good relationship and have worked well together then you can definitely do it. The rest is on you to manage your time be up front with both entities. Some ROTC programs may want mor out of you, and...

What probably happened is when the PMS went in to enter the interview he accidentally clicked on the wrong name. That is one reason why I always recommend you try to interview at a school on your list If possible. It‘s not always possible and not required, but if you aren’t a ”known quantity”...

Here is my take on the interview https://goldenknightbattalion.com/2017/12/29/the-interview-2017-edition/. There is no way to tell you what questions to expect because each program and interviewer is different. Find the score sheet that the PMS will use (it’s in the link above). That will give...

On the Army side, one of your best resources can be the ROO (recruiting operations officer) at your school of choice. I say can, because each ROO is different. Some are more helpful and accessible than others. For example. I have been hosting 1/2 hour individual zoom sessions to review Army...

the deadline to have files complete for the first Army ROTC scholarship board is 9 October. Whether the PMS posts his interview tomorrow or on the 9th won't effect your chances. Keep checking and keep bugging, but no need to lose sleep until you check on the 10th and it's still not posted.