TexanFutureSoldier
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Right now I'm picking a backup school in case my quest for a SA slot fails.
I've pretty much narrowed it down to UT and A&M (I live in Texas, I want to major in Engineering, and both are good schools).
I've done research on both schools, I have a pretty good idea of the pros and cons of each one.
But I have some questions about the ROTC programs. (I'm looking at Army and Air Force)
I know that A&M is a SMC, and so the military experience is much more immersive than UT.
However, I've talked with several A&M Corps guys who've told me that doing Engineering AND the Corps is a very difficult endeavor, and that most guys who try to do both end up having a hard time and taking 5 years to graduate.
I know there are engineering outfits in the Corps who specialize in trying to retain engineers, but I don't know how effective they are.
So my question is this: Would it be a better idea to go to UT, have an easier time, be able to log a higher GPA, and thus have a better chance at getting the job slot I want when I get my commission,
OR
Is it better to go to A&M, get a somewhat lower GPA due to heavy workload, but have the more hardcore training that the Corps provides?
Also, when ranking cadets, do the services do a nationwide rank or are you ranked among the cadets at your detachment? Basically, if I go to A&M, will I be competing against UT guys based on GPA?
Sorry for the wordy post, and thanks in advance for y'alls advice
I've pretty much narrowed it down to UT and A&M (I live in Texas, I want to major in Engineering, and both are good schools).
I've done research on both schools, I have a pretty good idea of the pros and cons of each one.
But I have some questions about the ROTC programs. (I'm looking at Army and Air Force)
I know that A&M is a SMC, and so the military experience is much more immersive than UT.
However, I've talked with several A&M Corps guys who've told me that doing Engineering AND the Corps is a very difficult endeavor, and that most guys who try to do both end up having a hard time and taking 5 years to graduate.
I know there are engineering outfits in the Corps who specialize in trying to retain engineers, but I don't know how effective they are.
So my question is this: Would it be a better idea to go to UT, have an easier time, be able to log a higher GPA, and thus have a better chance at getting the job slot I want when I get my commission,
OR
Is it better to go to A&M, get a somewhat lower GPA due to heavy workload, but have the more hardcore training that the Corps provides?
Also, when ranking cadets, do the services do a nationwide rank or are you ranked among the cadets at your detachment? Basically, if I go to A&M, will I be competing against UT guys based on GPA?
Sorry for the wordy post, and thanks in advance for y'alls advice