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Rat classes are mostly intro. Your third class (sophomore) year is often called the academic ratline because you start taking core major/harder classes. RBI90VMI is correct about balancing the ratline and academics, but you have a real opportunity to get a solid GPA your first year that will...

1.) Why VMI? How did you develop your interest? Why you think VMI is a good fit for you. 2.) Seeking a commission? Seeking ROTC scholarship? Branch of Service 3.) Major choice and why 4.) Extra circular activities - sports, school organizations, community, etc. 5.) Leadership positions and...

99.9%. Keep up the good work with academics and athletics. Stay out of trouble.

I recommend applying for the ROTC Army Scholarship. You should be able to get the application in before the second and/or third board. Even if she is not awarded through the Army, VMI has some extra slots. You are most likely looking at a three-year scholarship, however. The ROTC scholarship...

My brother and I went to VMI, but I have visited the Citadel on several occasions as a cadet, adult, and father. Additionally, one of my good friends is a Citadel alumnus. I currently have one son at VMI and another son considering the Citadel. Charleston vs. Lexington is the biggest difference...

The room and board waivers for ROTC scholarship recipients along with the graduate school option, definitely gives The Citadel a leg up over VMI. Hopefully, VMI will follow suit.

I agree with all the comments about sexual assault/harassment - awful, despicable, etc. However, actual statistics, cases, and even the biased investigation do not support systemic racism or sexism at VMI. It just doesn't. That's why the WaPo focuses on Stonewall Jackson's statue and throws...

STP is pretty laid back compared to matriculation. You may want to go and walk around to talk to people, view post facilities, and go to the bookstore. Access to barracks is also relaxed. However, there are plenty without parents. I recommend STP to help with class load and to meet other...

Frankly, I'm amazed that the place hasn't changed more after 35 years... While the dirtbags definitely need to conform to VMI standards and stop trying to be "cool guys", the regimental dorks need to know that parading around with their sabers and boning other Cadets is going to have...

As everyone in this forum says, visit. Look for an overriding reason or something that tells you this place is for you. It's four-years of going back and forth and finding places to go on leave. The ability to get home easily or visit your friends at a local college to unwind and re-charge...

I love the Citadel. One of my best friends went there and we were both in each other's weddings. We started off together out of college working at the Federal Reserve as examiners. We bonded immediately and stayed loyal to each other while traveling together throughout the 5th District. They...

"If you were a proud alumni interested in helping the program, you’d be working at it from the inside. That doesn’t seem to be the case as you’re bashing it on an anonymous forum with comments that can only deter and not encourage future VMI applicants." The only problem with this is, if I said...

Conrack loves the Wash Post... Further, Ian Shapira in his reporting, forgot to mention that the state's investigation was triggered by his reporting! Regardless, isolated instances of hazing occur at VMI, other military schools, and fraternities. Don't know if you can totally eliminate it or...

I agree but you could also turn the decisioning back on the school by saying if you are not prepared to do what you need to do to compete at the D1 level, you should consider dropping down to D3, where athletics are more in keeping with school activities and desires. Again, I have confidence in...

Sports nutrition has changed. VMI hasn't kept pace. I wrestled at VMI. We had no real training table, and they still don't. I had one son that wrestled at UVA and one now currently wrestling at VMI. It is extremely difficult to cut/manage weight at VMI because most of the food is high...

The food issue at VMI is bad, and hopefully will be addressed by the new superintendent. It's very poor given the tuition charged, and definitely makes it tough on the Corps. Additionally, not having proper nutrition makes it almost impossible to compete legitimately in D1 Sports given all the...

I was asked to contact a struggling rat that wanted to transfer over Christmas break. This is my edited email. I thought it may help others... The challenge of VMI is no longer there. There is no more glory or intrigue except for Break Out. Nobody really cares about your individual successes...

Everyone is required to do ROTC. If you decide to take the non-commissioned route, you are put into Army ROTC. When you are admitted into VMI, you select whether or not you are seeking a commission. If you indicate that you are seeking a commission, you select the branch. If you do well...

Good humor with his dad calling him a "space cadet." Hopefully, the Biden administration and future administrations with stay the course with Space Force.

VMI used to have mandatory commissioning, but the length of service was approximately half of the normal ROTC commission. When VMI went to optional commissioning in 1990, it became the standard ROTC commission terms. When I found out that I couldn't just do the three years active and be...