ah ok thanks. I was just worrying that it might have a affect on my possible appointment.. Because I was planning on joining the national guard for experience after college or try to do OCS.
joining the national guard so I can still serve my country? One of my coaches is in the national guard and was deployed. Hearing his stories I also want to gain experience while serving my country.
If that makes any sense...
ah ok thanks. I was just worrying that it might have a affect on my possible appointment.. Because I was planning on joining the national guard for experience after college or try to do OCS.
If i have the honor of getting accepted to USMA, I will of course go, but if not I would like to have the opportunity to join as a enlisted soldier to gain the experience which I am sure is different from being a officer. But the SMP program sounds interesting thanks Frankly I am not too aware of the various programs out there etc.
So basically, I did not want the fact that I did not apply for rotc to raise a question of my intention to become an officer and serve.
Thanks Everybody!
You should start your application in Feburary of your junior year in high school. For 2014/2015 scholarships, applications open Feb 10, 2013.I never thought of that. I had always considered the ROTC, one of my 2 back-ups, but that is something to think about. I will definitely apply for ROTC too. I do have one question, when do you need to start applying for ROTC? West Point starts so early. I have two years to think about it, but I am already just about driving my mom crazy with this.
Ashleigh
If you go to USMA or complete ROTC, you won't be able to join the national guard for at least 8 years after graduating...that's what has me confused
I have thought about that too, but I am really focused on getting into West Point right now. I know how you feel, though.If i have the honor of getting accepted to USMA, I will of course go, but if not I would like to have the opportunity to join as a enlisted soldier to gain the experience which I am sure is different from being a officer. But the SMP program sounds interesting thanks Frankly I am not too aware of the various programs out there etc.
So basically, I did not want the fact that I did not apply for rotc to raise a question of my intention to become an officer and serve.
Thanks Everybody!
Okay, thanks. That is good to know, I had wondered that. I really think I can get into West Point though (I hope), so hopefully I won't need that, but it is definitely something to think about. Well, I can probably get into West Point if I will get off the computer and back to my school work so I can work out this afternoon...You should start your application in Feburary of your junior year in high school. For 2014/2015 scholarships, applications open Feb 10, 2013.