palmettoag
Texas A&M Corps of Cadets 2026
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- Feb 4, 2020
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Anyone want to drop their opinion on this video?
It certainly is not for everyone...VMI is a strange place...
I mean personally, I never understood the appeal of SMC’s, the way I see it, it’s like going to an SA without any of the prestige.It certainly is not for everyone...
Yes but without the obligation to serve in the US military after graduation like a SA grad would..I mean personally, I never understood the appeal of SMC’s, the way I see it, it’s like going to an SA without any of the prestige.
But, as someone said above, if it was easy then everyone would do it
I’m glad your DS had a great experience there, it seemed it was the right fit for him and he prospered there, and now sounds as if he is an outstanding officer in the USMC.
I apologize if my comment created any strife, I’m merely an outsider looking in, I chose not to go to an SMC because I didn’t think it was a good fit for me, and I wouldn’t be able to afford it.
Again, it is very much the road less travelled, and I do think it speaks to the character of those who choose to go down that path.
Absolutely agree. Also very different from the other SMCs in many regards, including the fact VMI is just 1700 cadets total! Would’ve liked to see mention of the endowment fund and the fact that VMI is the only “classical military college” in the USA, but no worries. Good to see videos like this out there with an honest representation of how the VMI experience begins. Definitely not a place for everyone! It’s a tough place to be, but a great place to be from!Yeah I watched this video last night.
VMI is a strange place...
All Rats who matriculate at VMI are in ROTC, as you likely know. Rats without a ROTC scholarship who want to commission can compete for a scholarship. For example, my DS joined Navy ROTC-Marine Option and picked up a 3 year USMC "side load" scholarship his Rat year.I'm applying to VMI this winter, while researcng I found one things that I need answered. I understand that schoalrship cadets have already signed a contract with the military. But I also understand that there are plenty of nonscholarship cadets receiving contracts. Do you just show up and sign a contract or do you have to compete for one as a non scholarship cadet?