Going to the Military

Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) is a leadership training and development program that prepares full-time, college-enrolled students for service opportunities in the Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force and Space Force (the Coast Guard offers a similar program called the College Student Pre-Commissioning Initiative [CSPI]). Joining ROTC opens a door to professional skills development, scholarship opportunities and tuition assistance, and, upon completion, attaining the rank of officer. Today, ROTC is offered at more than 1,700 colleges and universities.

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Military academies give students the opportunity to become officers in our military branches. Students graduate in four years with their bachelors degrees and a commission as an officer. Not only do students need to apply and be accepted to the schools, they also need to pass a physical fitness test, and most require a nomination. If you are interested in attending a military academy, be sure to speak with your counselor as soon as possible.

• US Air Force Academy
• US Coast Guard Academy
• US Military Academy West Point
• US Naval Academy
• US Merchant Marine Academy

The Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) is a critical test used by all branches of the U.S. military to assess your skills and abilities in areas such as math, science, and language. Your ASVAB scores help determine which military jobs you may qualify for and are an essential part of the recruitment process. It’s important to research the score requirements for each branch of the military, as they can vary depending on the job and branch you’re interested in. Be sure to review the requirements and prepare for the test to help guide your military career path.