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[Cadet_091]

It may seem mundane, but when you call it's going to let whoever answers your question know that you are interested in their program.

Perhaps the conversation goes something like this:

Hi, this is Darien...I'm thinking about attending State next year and participating in Army ROTC. I had a few questions I hope you could answer...Do all Cadets get issued uniforms...how often do you have PT...

Ask a few questions and show you are interested and next year when you show up your already that kid who called last spring and seemed really interested.

And my question to you is what are you going to do if they say no? Are you looking for a school that will let you have a uniform even if you aren't on scholarship? I would say that is probably not the best criteria to use when deciding on what school you plan to attend for the next 4 years.

Thanks for the response. I have already conducted my interview with the Colonel at CSU, and we have sat down and talked many things over. He already knows I'm doing ROTC there no matter what. While I would prefer a school which requires every cadet to wear the uniform, it is unimportant in my decision. I am just concerned, because through my searches, many schools who have enforced that policy often don't offer their non-contracted cadets the same opportunities as contracted cadets.

However, I just asked the Colonel recently about the diference between contracted and non-contracted cadets at CSU, and he said there was none, so I think I have nothing to worry about.

 

[clarksonarmy]

Sounds like CSU is a good choice. I think most schools try not to differentiate too much between their contracted and non contracted Cadets, since most of us want to get as many Cadet contracted as we can. Remember that there are still some things we just can't do for our non contracted Cadets. You won't be able to go to Airborne school, or apply for CULP, or be SMP until you are contracted. No school can do those things for you. I'm betting you'll have a uniform next year, will be allowed to participate in the same training as your fellow contracted freshmen, and you'll be given every opportunity to compete for a contract...best of luck!