DS left this morning for IBOLC. When he matriculated at VMI almost four years ago his goals were Army, Infantry, college degree. He achieved all through hard work and the help of the people at this amazing college. While visiting post every contact we had with staff at VMI was professional...
DS AROTC application complete. Debating school list. Have visited all.
1. SMC, public, out of state
2. SMC, public, out of state
3. Expensive private, out of state
4. Very selective public, out of state
5. Expensive private, out of state
#2 is only school he can afford with NO...
School ends for DS June 14. His goal is to have AROTC application complete by Sept. 1. Website says school guidance will receive instructions regarding taking President's Physical Fitness Test. DS wants to take it before June 14. Does anyone have experience with requesting that the fitness...
Just back from VMI overnight visit with junior DS. WOW! Impressively thorough program, professional staff, sincere students, incredible parade with governor of VA in attendance. Refreshing change from our college visits to date. Emphasis appeared to be more on educating prospects on exactly...
DS attempted to open account at goarmy.com as first step to ROTC application. Could not do so - is this due to age, or is there an upcoming opening date for the class of 2013? He is 16 and a junior in high school. Thanks.
DS would like to get a head start on requesting medical records for AROTC and USMA applications. Can anyone tell us how many years of medical records are required and are dental and eye doctor records needed as well? Thanks.
First college visit tomorrow with opportunity to talk to Army ROTC personnel (open house setting) with junior DS. Can someone give us a condensed version of the most important questions to ask? Perhaps a top five question list? Thanks.
DS is anxious to show his interest in USMA but won't be 17 until May. We have visited. Anything he can do, or just wait until when he can open the file?