Im a freshman in college right now. if i enter the ROTC beginning sophomore year and apply for USMA at the same time will I have a good chance of being accpeted at USMA because of joining the ROTC, even if only for a year?
2007-12-06 03:40:33 · 4 answers · asked by metalmonkey71 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
Joining ROTC will not help you gain admittence to
West Point.
You will still need to apply to West Point like all other applicants do, you will still need to be recommended.
You will still need to meet thier academic requirements, etc for admission.
But you can still apply to the Military academy, they do accept transfer students.
Your credits already earned, will count.
But you will also still have to attend for 4 years.
You will just end up getting double degrees.
2007-12-06 09:38:50 · answer #1 · answered by jeeper_peeper321 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am a graduate of USAFA, so I know a little about the process. Yes, I think your years in college will help, and so will the ROTC, especially if you have good grades and recommends from your commander. However, of course, you will still have to do 4 years at USMA. (You may be able to lighten your course load at little over the 4 years at USMA through transfer credits and test-outs, which will help.)
Why do you want to go to USMA when you've already finished one year of college? If I were in your situation, I would just continue with ROTC and get commissioned that way. But God bless you in your quest to go to West Point.
2007-12-06 11:51:24 · answer #2 · answered by RYLIAN F 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
This is a really great decision because it looks good on a resume. It also shows you were focused and had goals even as a young man.
Good Luck to you !
2007-12-06 11:44:09 · answer #3 · answered by Big Bear 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
not necessarily. and don't forget: EVERYBODY does 4 full years.. NO CREDITS transfer to any of the Military Academies.
2007-12-06 15:26:26 · answer #4 · answered by Mrsjvb 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋