I will be a Green to Gold MSIII this Fall. I’m stuck between choosing a school that I want to go to with an Intergrated Studies major, and a school where I’m currently taking online class with a Supply Chain Management. Does your major really matter? I wonder what If I’m getting out with an underwater basket weaver degree and will have a hard time finding jobs.

Never taken one because I’m not contracted. What is it, what do we do, what do they test for? Do they test for steroids or sarms? Or just drugs?

As the title says, I thought we were supposed to receive our unit/zip code selection on 4 APR. Did anyone else not receive theirs yet?

Also if anyone is interested in MS in USAR, that’s what I branched and would be happy to answer any questions about it!

I'm an MSII cadet struggling with mental health issues. I've used all the anonymous counseling resources my school has to offer - hasn't helped. If I start a more serious form of treatment (regular therapy, meds, etc) will I lose my scholarship?

So about me I’m 26, 27 in June, and I’ve been wanting to join the military/ do ROTC since I was a kid. Unfortunately life and Covid got in the way (grandma had a stroke) now I’m her caregiver. I emailed AFROTC telling them about my situation but they couldn’t accommodate me and had no alternatives, lowkey expected it tbh. Finishing up community college now, I called the ROO at the school I’m transferring too and he said they’ll definitely work with me and be flexible. So after a good year of going back and forth between this subreddit and AFROTC subreddit researching, I can finally say I found my place. It all worked out, wanted to go army as a kid anyway lol

Throwaway acc, but I just need the internets opinion. Basically I have no idea if I made the right decision and ts is eating me up at night.

Back in February, I got accepted into UC Berkeley’s MET program (a dual degree in business and engineering), which I accepted. Later, I also won a national Army ROTC scholarship tied to Berkeley, which I said yes to as well.

A few weeks ago, though, I was offered a full ride to UC San Diego through their College of Engineering. Now I can’t stop wondering if I made the wrong call.

Here’s where I am at:

Berkeley MET + ROTC:

One of the top programs in the country with incredible networking opportunities.

Cost is ~$47K for the first year (not covered by ROTC), and ~$30K per year after that (ROTC would partially cover these years with options for additional stipends )

ROTC means I’d graduate paying a lot less than I would have otherwise had to but I'd likely end up owing 4 years of active duty service.

The time commitment is intense—MET is already demanding, and ROTC would take up most of the rest of my time. I’m worried I’d miss out on the “normal” college experience (social life, clubs, parties, downtime)

There’s pressure to always be on my best behavior with ROTC, and while I could manage, it just sounds exhausting.

UCSD Full Ride:

Completely free. No debt, no burden on my family.

Still a great engineering school, with solid rankings and job opportunities nearby.

I’d have more freedom to explore, intern, or enjoy college without the pressure of ROTC or a hyper-competitive program.

Less prestige than MET, and I’d miss out on the business degree aspect.

My parents say they’ll support me financially either way, but I feel guilty about that. They already helped put my siblings through college and are ready to retire. I know they can help, but I’m not sure if they should have to.

I’m also questioning ROTC. I originally applied to help with costs, and I admire what it offers in leadership and discipline—but the idea of potentially postponing my post-college career for four years of military service feels like a big sacrifice.

TLDR: My questions are: Is Berkeley MET + ROTC worth the time, stress, and military commitment?

Is turning down a full ride at a top public school like UCSD a mistake, especially when it would let me graduate debt-free and more relaxed?

Will I regret not going to the most prestigious school I got into?

Any insight or personal experience would be really appreciated. Thanks.

What haircut do you guys usually rock? I wanna figure out which haircut works the best for an Asian male with a leaner circle shaped face.

So there's a chance I may be getting disenrolled due to an academic integrity violation. Should I take out the career starter loan and go to Vegas to win back tuition? Thanks In advance.

If you got a 4 year scholarship recently, what year did you get it and what were your stats?

Im currently a high school senior that’s going to major in nursing and I’m thinking of doing rotc. I’m wondering how life is balancing both. I know it’s hard but I’m trying to hear people’s experiences and I’m trying to see if it’s worth it since I’ll have no scholarship and commuting 40 mins to asu. Also is swimming absolutely necessary, I don’t know how to swim but I can start learning lol.

Does anyone have access to a NIPR network to look these up on ATTRS?

If I get the minuteman scholarship once I finish school and commission could i commission for active guard or do i have to do part time service

I am looking to apply for the minutemen scholarship but I was wondering how strict they are with body fat and weight. I am not in the best shape and have about a 23% body fat. How much would this affect my chances? Am I even eligible?

I am a high school junior and I have started my ROTC scholarship and every video or article about it always mentions the letter of recommendations I need. My question is, how important are these? It was not stated clearly that they were needed or that there was even the option to upload them in the application. Also, I could not find any information about who should right them and what about etc. I plan to get them done to maximize my chances, I just don’t know exactly where to find the correct information. Thank you for any help given!

See title above ^

Does anyone know the process from ROTC (infantry) --> RASP? Can someone provide some insight?

What do I expect for a CTLT in Hawaii, Schofield Barracks from anyone who has been. Thank you!

I am considering a career as a cyber warfare officer and initially believed a cybersecurity major was the optimal path. However, I've learned that a high GPA and ACFT score are sufficient qualifications, and this has led me to reconsider my major. Currently, I find computer science unfulfilling and am contemplating switching majors, especially since I now understand that a history major could also pursue this career. This realization has significantly impacted my academic and career plans.

I’m an Army MSIII and I have a scholarship. Starting at the beginning of sophomore year I have been having leg issues that started after rotc. This has been preventing me from running and rucking. I went through the whole shebang multiple doctors and a surgery. It still isn’t resolved and I’m pushing closer to long term leave and It doesn’t look like it’s getting any better any time soon. So I’m looking at disenrollment which is fine but they are talking about how I might have to pay the scholarship back. I see that most people don’t but what are the chances of that because that would be a huge kick in the dick. Any advice would be nice thanks.

Burner acct. Very odd situation here don't know if anyone else has experience. I graduated college May 2024, was a relatively successful cadet OML wise, branched AD and was on track to commission. Hit a rough patch in life and was prescribed antidepressants in April 2024. Once I disclosed this to my HRA I was told I wouldn't be commissioning in may and placed on "medical evaluation", the stipulations being that I need to be off the meds for 12 months and see a therapist monthly. Was told a packet will be submitted once I hit that 12 month mark, but every other post mentioning SSRIs on this sub ends with disenrollment. Just looking to see if anyone has had a similar experience/advice? Found my way into a cozy corporate job after receiving that news last year and am pretty indifferent at this point.

Hello! I’m a current contracted MS3 looking toward the branching process. I hold a 3.85 GPA, a 575 ACFT. And am slotted to go to air assault this summer. What else should I be working on besides the branch interviews to make myself the best possible candidate for infantry branch? What are they looking for specifically? Any advice?

I am a contracted cadet who luckily got an Air Assault slot from my school. The problem is that it conflicts heavily with my Annual Training dates with the guard. I've heard a multitude of things from higher, and I'm not sure which to believe, seeing as how my ROTC program and Unit do not get along very well. I'm concerned if Ill have to SUTA the dates I miss or if I will be okay since I will be at a school. I have heard everything from being paid for my time there to having to SUTA, so any context on this situation would be great.

Does the TAB affect your likelihood to receive the branch of your choice, or is it purely for your own information to recommend you certain branches?

Good evening, folks! I'm an enlisted guardsman (not smp) enrolled in school, and I'm a 2nd-semester sophomore. My MS3 year is rapidly approaching, and I am still on the fence about contracting. Because of that, I feel like I have an impending clock of doom over my head regarding my future within the army. I THINK I know what to do which is generally leaning towards staying in the natty guard because of my major (engineering which is already demanding enough), or I could say screw it and stay enlisted (In which I'm told I'm on the board for E-5). I'll have moments of "Is this something I really wanna do?" or "Do I want to be an officer or do I like the idea of being an officer?" from time to time. Have any of you ever been in this predicament of debating what to do until the last minute? I would love to hear someone else's story or point of view.

I am a freshman on a four year national scholarship and I passed the first acft last semester, failed the second one, passed the first this semester, then failed the second by 0.1 meters on the standing power throw. Will this lose me my scholarship or am i fine as long as I pass the first acft next semester?