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My DS (currently a Rat) applied rolling admissions last year and was accepted the first week of December. So I think that, if your file is complete early enough, they may go ahead and start processing the rolling admits along with the EDs.

Hi and welcome to the forum! My DS is a current Rat at VMI on a 4 year AROTC scholarship. His background was varied: no Eagle (as so many great candidates are), but CAP, student gov't. president, varsity cross country, and robotics captain. He also did a third world mission trip with our...

The size of the scholarships can range pretty widely, I think from about $5000 per year up to a full ride. It's not need-based but merit-based (although VMI seems pretty good about making need-based offers as well). Also, you can indeed apply as a freshman applicant, although you should note...

My DS just received a full Institute Scholarship to VMI beginning this August. The process involves a separate application for the program, a couple of essays, and an on-post interview, usually conducted during an Open House overnight program. Recipients of these ARE required to join the...

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84. DS of FLW, Army, 4 year, Virginia Military Institute (mechanical engineering)

I don't believe there is any military component to STP - physical fitness, yes, but nothing formally military, including (I think) the APFT. My DS has received a AROTC to VMI and will be attending STP. ROTC won't begin to pay his tuition to the Institute until 45 days after the beginning of...