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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!!

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.

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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...

He is AROTC

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...

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.

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...

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...

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

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

WOW! You never know.. Just be prepared.

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

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...

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