Transfer to USCGA

Klaf22

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Next semester I am attending Binghamton University but my ultimate goal is to transfer to USCGA or USNA for the Class of 2024. While I am at Binghamton, one way I look to prove myself and strengthen my application for both would be to join a ROTC program. Being my goals lie with the Coast Guard or the Navy, it would make the most sense to join a NROTC program, but Binghamton only offers Army ROTC and Air Force ROTC (Cross town affiliates through Cornell). That being said, which would make the most sense between Army ROTC and Air Force ROTC? I don't plan on becoming a pilot in either the Navy or Coast Guard but I really do not have a preference over the two and just need an opinion on the best choice to fulfill my goals. I would appreciate any advice.
 
Whichever one you more see yourself in if you don't make it to USNA or USCGA.
 
I'm doing Air Force ROTC at my university this year, hoping to get into the CGA class of 2023.
From what I've seen, Army ROTC here is a lot more involved. The freshman I know put in nearly double the number of hours into the program than I do in AFROTC (longer PTs, labs on the weekend, etc.). They're also a lot more hardcore into the 'military' aspect than Air Force, which makes me think it'd be better in preparation for a military academy. However, I chose to do Air Force because it's the branch I'd rather be in as an officer.
 
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I'm doing Air Force ROTC at my university this year, hoping to get into the CGA class of 2023.
From what I've seen, Army ROTC here is a lot more involved. The freshman I know put in nearly double the number of hours into the program than I do in AFROTC (longer PTs, labs on the weekend, etc.). They're also a lot more hardcore into the 'military' aspect than Air Force, which makes me think it'd be better in preparation for a military academy. However, I chose to do Air Force because it's the branch I'd rather be in as an officer.
Are you contracted?
 
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