Does your choice in major have any real affect on your application? I am torn between history and international relations, and I as wondering if either of these majors would give me an edge?
No, I was actually a double history and IR major and as far as I can tell neither major had an advantage, as neither are STEM majors. One thing you might want to consider though is with the new branching method, you can now ADSO (add years onto you commitment) for active duty is you have a few specific majors. I'm not sure if IR is one of them but if you are intent on active duty that might be something to look intoDoes your choice in major have any real affect on your application? I am torn between history and international relations, and I as wondering if either of these majors would give me an edge?
I was a History Major and an MA in IR and neither has any bearing on job performance or carry more weight with Cadet Command. I disagree on the FAO comment in that I know Engineers selected and excelling in FAO. Major in what you desire, do good and hard PT and pay attention in MS classes and you'll be fine.
That is incorrect - once in ROTC, later on for MSIII/IV years STEM does have partial preference. For accessions, engineer majors receive one point, and all other STEM majors receives half a point added to their package.No, I was actually a double history and IR major and as far as I can tell neither major had an advantage, as neither are STEM majors. One thing you might want to consider though is with the new branching method, you can now ADSO (add years onto you commitment) for active duty is you have a few specific majors. I'm not sure if IR is one of them but if you are intent on active duty that might be something to look into
I know - but you said STEM has no advantage either - that's what I was getting at.
Not just ROTC/Army though - life afterwards (should you not decide to make a career out of it).Please pick a major that interests and motivates you to study. That will be incredibly important for succeeding in ROTC.
Does your choice in major have any real affect on your application? I am torn between history and international relations, and I as wondering if either of these majors would give me an edge?