Murphy101 Posted October 23, 2015 Share Posted October 23, 2015 How much, if any, does it interfere with their university classes and experience or obtaining their degree? How hard is the program? Everything says it is a very competitive program to get in to, but I have no idea what that means. What about the entry requirements makes it hard? Would your child go that route again? How helpful financially was it to obtaining their degree? Any other tips, opinions, or what all else? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chess Dad Posted October 23, 2015 Share Posted October 23, 2015 It is my opinion that the ROTC program is an excellent program! It provides your child a chance to see if the Military is really for them. The military will pay for a lot or all of their college and get their education before they go into the military. They would also go into the military as an officer, which is better pay and responsibility. I did not go thru ROTC but worked out with them for a couple of semesters while I considered it. After college, I eventually went enlisted and after making E-6, went Warrant Officer. I'm still in after 23 years and counting. I'm currently a CW3 (P). The military has taught me how to be a leader and gave me the time I needed to grow. The military is a great career! Even if your child decides to go into the Reserves/Guard it is a great second career as well. Your child would go thru Basic Training in the summer and would not miss any school. It also teaches them discipline and that will help them in their studies. It's a win/win. Good luck and keep us posted on your child's decision. :patriot: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bugs Posted October 23, 2015 Share Posted October 23, 2015 I was in Air Force ROTC many many many many many moons ago... so this is my perspective from then. Also, I did have their 4 yr scholarship, so I was required to participate. I would do it again, even if it weren't required. A cadet learns so much and has pretty much an instant "family" when they enroll. I majored in Mechanical Engineering which required close to a full schedule for all four years. My electives were limited to about 3 or four classes and only one of my ROTC classes counted for graduation. It took me almost 5 years to graduate (but many took four). ROTC classes are not difficult and signing up to take them is not competitive; getting a ROTC scholarship is though. When I attended college, a student could take the first two years (scholarship or not if I remember correctly) of classes and decide if it was for her. When she showed up her junior year it was a commitment to the military. If she dropped out of school, she would be required to go enlisted. I am not sure how much, if any, the military financially helped students who weren't on scholarship during their last two years. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bettyandbob Posted October 26, 2015 Share Posted October 26, 2015 I've never known anyone who said the requirements (PT, Military science classes etc) were too much on top of the work for his/her degree. And the money awarded is good. Even the amounts awarded in the last two years to people who did not start in scholarship. However, the young person really needs to decide if he/she is prepared to serve. This is a very serious commitment. And also check the disqualification list. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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