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Would active duty time, like at an official army school, count?

I appreciate that Im not alone in this feeling and that its not a purely VMI problem. I don't like to think im too uptight but its at the point where a lot of people I know play pretty "fast and loose" with the honor code and I'm getting laughed at for cleaning my shoes on a non inspection day...

Im a Second classmen at VMI and I am extremely proud of it, however I can't help to notice that from when I was a Rat to now, there has a been a massive decline in Corps wide discipline and in turn a sharp rise in a "don't care" culture or as its know here as "**** bag" culture. The culture now...

Sorry but you’re ineligible to matriculate, the maximum age is 22 and the prior service waiver only extends its to 23.

21+3, the base number is the dykes class.

What is the general opinion of graduates of the service academies and the various SMCs?

I'm a rat currently, you can PM me or keep the convo private if you like

The Army rats just got an email about applying for local scholarships.

Get into contact with the financial aid office, they'll have far more info about the subject. https://www.vmi.edu/about/offices-a-z/financial-aid/

Also, local ROTC scholarships are a dime a dozen at VMI. Multiple BRs of mine have talked to our branch chief about scholarships and are likely to pick up 3-year scholarships. Local 4-year scholarships do exist, the army will reimburse you the money, but you gotta HIGH speed for that. The big...

Lexington is a small town, hotels can be hard to come by on big weekends. For parents weekend, book a hotel during matriculation. Air B&B is an option my and BR's parents have used a few times.

I'm currently a rat at VMI can answer at least a few questions. VMI has a fantastic ROTC program for each branch and has a lot of unique training opportunities due to its SMC status and the number of cadets enrolled in an ROTC. One secret bonus of VMI is that ALL ARMY CADETS receive a uniform...

My grades were slightly lower and I'm a rat right now. Separate yourself from others with extracurriculars. Nothing is guaranteed, but I wouldn't sweat it too much.

Sorry for the late response all, caught up in moving at the moment. I very much enjoyed the open house, but it doesn't paint the best picture of the Ratline. All the 4th's were broken out and were very quick to say it is far more relaxed now. During the visit you get the opportunity to visit 2...

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Does anyone remember how to get the form to decline an offer for admission for Citadel. I've decided on VMI and all of my stuff is packed for a move so I can't find my acceptance letter/instructions for that life of me.

What I meant with the "focused computer science" was the year by year curriculum for both schools. To me, VMI had a curriculum that was more focused on computer science and military electives. I did not want to imply that Citadel had a bad CS program or that the Citadel is any less military-like...

I visited both schools and felt both were great campuses when I left. Citadel was beautiful from the start and had a very sunshine-happy vibe. I went into VMI on an overnight visit and hated it at the start but loved it by the end. I would be very happy to go to either school so my family...

I am very aware that any rotc scholarships are never guaranteed, I have been in the running for the last 2 and denied for both. VMI has a in-state total cost of about 29,000 and a tuition of 9,500. I would be awarded instate tuition for Citadel with the GI Bill, which as about the same total...

I was recently accepted into both schools an am having a bit of trouble deciding between the two. Both schools have some big and little advantages over the other. I contacted both ROOs and both said I was competitive for a 3 year AROTC scholarship. My Father said that he is willing to give me...