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Thank you for your responses. I'll email my rotc cadre. Just out of curiousity, by suspension, would that amount be paid back if I got my gpa back up or would the consequence of my poor academic performance result in a loss of benefits for that one semester completely?

I am currently an ms1 at VMI on a 4 year army rotc scholarship. Although things are not final yet, I may be going below a 2.0 for the semester. I take full responsibility for this (and am fully aware of the relationship between my academic efforts and the current state of my gpa), but am willing...

I’m currently a Rat at VMI. It is an extremely common thing here, as I’m sure it is at Westpoint. I don’t really think a person who engages in vaping isn’t fit out to be an army officer.

Thanks to everyone for your responses. I understand that I do not have the complete perspective of VMI at this moment (in the Ratline). I'll continue down this path and reevaluate after the one year mark.

Thank you for your response. I re edited my post, I think it was too harsh. Perhaps not everyone "hates it", I was just saying that a lot of upperclassmen seem to be unhappy, and even miserable here. I understand that people look back on the vmi experience and wouldn't trade it for anything. I...

I am currently a rat here at VMI. I was wondering if it is possible to transfer my 4 year army rotc scholarship to a different school after the first year. I plan on staying the rest of the year, and can tolerate the demands of the ratline, but just do not want to stay at VMI for 4 years. Any...

Ok sounds good thanks. Do most cadets use the official store bookbag or does it really not matter?

Hello all, Where can I get a vmi bookbag? Should I order one from the vmi bookstore or find one online elsewhere?

Thanks for all the responses! It truly helps me make my decision. All the insight has certainly convinced me to continue along the VMI path and commissioning as an officer. RahVaMil!

Hello all, As of right now, I will be attending VMI on a 4 year Army ROTC scholarship. I know that this is a great route to become an army officer, and am excited to have this opportunity. However, recently, I had an idea that many would consider crazy and dangerous. I want to have the enlisted...

Hello all, If the academy hasn’t initiated the waiver process for me at this point, are my chances at admission likely over? I would imagine that most candidates in the running are qualified in all areas and are just playing the waiting game, and that it is a little late for the waiver process...

I am also in a similar situation. I have been DQ’d since fall and haven’t heard anything regarding my waiver status. Hopefully the fact that I haven’t received TWE means that I am still in consideration for USAFA.

Army2022Hopeful, Self, MD, AROTC, International Studies

I am also in a similar situation. I have a nomination but still am awaiting a decision on whether a medical waiver will be requested or not by USAFA. Just to clarify, the deadline for notification of whether they will request a waiver or not is tomorrow? Will they notify the candidates at all if...

Unfortunately, my distant vision in my left eye is only correctable to 20/25 and that same eye failed the depth perception exam. At least Army ROTC has approved my medical waiver, so I still have some route into the military. Thanks for the advice, I will try calling my admissions counselor...

Hello all, I am an applicant for the USAFA class of 2022 and have been deemed medically disqualified due to a mild case of amblyopia. I understand that USAFA initiates the waiver process, and it is up to them to make decisions regarding approval/disapproval. My question is, when is the latest I...

Hello all, I recently received a nomination from my local congressman to the United States Air Force Academy. I have heard that I will probably receive a notice of whether I have been appointed around march. Does this mean I have to send it my 7th semester transcript to USAFA (once this...

Thank you! I am so excited to begin this journey, and am grateful to have this opportunity to serve.

Just got an update! AROTC just approved my medical waiver! I checked right after I posted this discussion!

Hello all, I have recently been awarded a 4 year Army ROTC scholarship to VMI, UMD College Park, and VT. I have accepted the offer to UMD and hope to be a cadet in the terrapin battalion next year. Since I am also applying to the service academies, my medical has already been sent in to...