Recent content by jonbonjimmy

No, the closest thing to that would be the Color Guard.

Yes, I always wanted to go to VMI. I applied to other SMCs as well, but ultimately VMI was my first choice for as long as I remember.

Title suggests the post. Seriously, ask me anything that you are confused about. I'm here to help as best as I can.

The Citadel Army ROTC website itself says that it's the second largest...

I'm currently a 2nd Classman at VMI (or Junior), so I feel like my experience is applicable. I'm not going to sugarcoat it-the Ratline is tough. Short nights, long days, rigorous exercise, and a lot of stress-and that's just being a Rat without academics thrown into the mix. Life at VMI is...

As far as I know, you can. I did while my packet was under review, I was just labeled as "seeking" as I'm yet to contract. However, to answer your overarching question. I'm pretty sure these are decided on a case-by-case basis meaning it's kind of pointless to ask what your chances are...

I go to VMI, not the USAFA, but I feel like this is applicable. Can't speak as to whether they made me a better applicant, but they did help a lot when it came to workload at the Institute. AP Classes helped me out a lot, I came in with a number of Spanish credits which put me in a position to...

Current VMI Cadet, here's my two cents! Pure Eats is also really good, same with Salerno's. The restaurants in Lexington are outstanding, you really can't go wrong. My personal favorite place to eat after a long week is Napa Thai, they have large portion sizes and amazing food. As for visiting...

Hi, I'm currently attending VMI and I also applied Early Decision. I applied in the fall semester of my senior year and got my acceptance letter by early-to-mid November (I can't remember the exact date, sorry). There should be more information on the below link on how exactly to apply. Hope...

Hi, I'm currently a Cadet at VMI, so here's my 2 cents. Simply put and this is solely my own opinion, the WaPo articles are simply hit pieces that have been going on for about 2 years now. The author conveniently neglects to illustrate in his article that statistically, sexual assaults happen...

Thank you again sir, for all the help! I'm ecstatic beyond words and look forward to serving my country!

Sir, thank you for your response especially during a busy time for you, and I appreciate the clarification. Regarding this issue, is it a reasonable assumption to say that I'll soon get the next steps in the contracting process from my ROTC department?

Which, as I understand it, is a good thing. I really appreciate you taking the time to help me work through this, sir. Even though I've been in this process for almost seven months, sometimes it still confuses me.

I asked essentially the same question I posted here, and he stated verbatim that "No action is required by DoDMERB or the Waiver Authority at this time," which admittedly confused me quite a bit

Cautiously warming up it is, thank you for your help!