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  1. cajuncarrier

    Commissioning Date

    Commissioning is the night before graduation for DS. I booked the on campus hotel back in June for graduation in May. The rates weren't any higher. So excited!!
  2. cajuncarrier

    Room and Board

    DS is a MSV and usually receives his in Dec. That's when he has received it for all 4 years. IDK if it will be different this year.
  3. cajuncarrier

    How do I find out how the AROTC Interview went?

    The key is :"How do you think you did?" Evaluate yourself for self growth and future interviews. No interview is perfect. So ask yourself questions like: Did I connect with the interviewer? What aspect of the interview do I feel I did a good job? Which part could I have done better? Was I...
  4. cajuncarrier

    AROTC Undergrad timeline to graduate

    DS is a MSV in mechanical engineering. He received the 4 yr national scholarship but when he got to his battalion, he was told it was transferred to a 5 yr scholarship since his major was engineering (battalion decision). He will graduate in May and commission the night before. He doesn't...
  5. cajuncarrier

    Engineering/ extending scholarship

    He is AROTC
  6. cajuncarrier

    Engineering/ extending scholarship

    DS is a super senior. He received the national 4 yr scholarship. However, since his degree program was mechanical engineering, his battalion extended it to a 5 yr scholarship. He was told this immediately from the school HR person. So we knew in advance that he was covered. This is a battalion...
  7. cajuncarrier

    Army ROTC Room and Board checks

    If I remember correctly is was a couple of months after he was sworn in. I believe he passed pft at the end of August and starting receiving it in Oct. It all depends on the HR person in the battalion.
  8. cajuncarrier

    Army ROTC Room and Board checks

    MSIV DS receives R&B. In the past, Fall money was received in Dec. Yes!! that's right. After the semester. Spring came earlier like in March. Each time he receives the money directly deposited into his personal account. Not sure if the $5,000. is across the board generally for all R&B recipients...
  9. cajuncarrier

    BOLC dates

    Thanks for sharing. When did the find out their BOLC dates for commissioning this MAY? He will graduate May 2018. We were just looking ahead so he might have some kind of idea when interviewing in the fall for jobs after graduation. He is still learning more about the reserves because...
  10. cajuncarrier

    BOLC dates

    Thanks for sharing. When did the find out their BOLC dates for commissioning this MAY?
  11. cajuncarrier

    BOLC dates

    Specifically for Engineering majors and those going into reserves. For those commissioning, how long is your wait time for BOLC? I know everyone is different. I would just like to know a general time frame. thanks
  12. cajuncarrier

    Tuition or Room/Board

    WOW! You never know.. Just be prepared.
  13. cajuncarrier

    Tuition or Room/Board

    Fall R&B is usually paid in Dec. Spring R&B will come earlier, usually around feb or march.
  14. cajuncarrier

    Engineering major: four or five years?

    DS is an engineering MSIV. His school extended his 4 yr scholarship to 5 years from the beginning. Taking 2 ROTC classes a semester in addition to a full schedule was considered when they made this decision. We didn't even ask for it. They just automatically extended it for him. Check with the...
  15. cajuncarrier

    AROTC Interview

    Ask questions about the program. Don't think you know all of the answers already. and Ask a somewhat personal question to the interviewer. like "What was your best experience..." "What do you like most about your years of experience" "What kind of advice can you offer me" Good luck
  16. cajuncarrier

    AROTC internships

    Usually those slots are for higher cadets, but not always. Talk to your cadre and let them know that you are interested in them. If you don't ask, you will not have the opportunity. Here is a link to other internships. http://www.cadetcommand.army.mil/training/cadet-internships.aspx Also...
  17. cajuncarrier

    AROTC internships

    He was scheduled to go St. Louis but ended up in Baltimore at Fort Meade working on building of the new cyber units. He really enjoyed his internship but wished it was longer.. I don't believe he requested any particular destination. He just wanted an internship with the corp of engineers. Good...
  18. cajuncarrier

    AROTC internships

    Which internship did you apply? DS did an army corp of engineering internship last year and I believe he was notified in Feb. with a tentative assignment.
  19. cajuncarrier

    AROTC Schools of intent

    DS did not list the Citadel on his schools of choice but had previously inquired into the school. The Citadel was still calling him all the way into August. So like stated above, I would call them (Citadel) and let them know that he has moved this school up and is very interested in attending...
  20. cajuncarrier

    ROTC and Academics

    I thought that Air Force is now offering reserves? And didn't the Air Force force some to go reserves a couple of years ago? Please let me know if this is not correct anymore.
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