My son is talking with the USMC about a newish "internship" program...

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...for college students. Is basically ROTC without the commitment from either side. Training opportunities and OCS during the summers. At the end of it all, if they like you and you like them you're offered a commission upon graduation from college. He's strongly considering it. As a college wrestler, he's not overly concerned about the PFT. He does seem a little concerned about what the doctor may do to him at MEPS.

Posted: 07/07/2025 at 07:40 PM ET

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Anybody navigate a service academy/ROTC scholly application process lately? -- JoesterVT Jul 07, 2025 at 04:16 PM ET

JoesterVT • 07/07/25 04:16 PM ET

Fyi... recommend the sle... -- HokieDiver Jul 07, 2025 at 07:46 PM ET

HokieDiver • 07/07/25 07:46 PM ET

Is that for rising Juniors or Seniors?** -- JoesterVT Jul 07, 2025 at 07:53 PM ET

JoesterVT • 07/07/25 07:53 PM ET

JUniors I think. Inside is more info** -- UTPr0sim Jul 07, 2025 at 09:12 PM ET

UTPr0sim • 07/07/25 09:12 PM ET

Yeah, still not sure how to read that... -- JoesterVT Jul 08, 2025 at 07:03 AM ET

JoesterVT • 07/08/25 07:03 AM ET

You apply early spring Jr year, attend sum b/w Jr/sr -- HokieDiver Jul 08, 2025 at 09:45 PM ET

HokieDiver • 07/08/25 09:45 PM ET

One more thing. My son did cfa "practice" at Ft Belvoir. Your rep can steer -- HokieDiver Jul 08, 2025 at 09:50 PM ET

HokieDiver • 07/08/25 09:50 PM ET

IT should be very doable. We've had some friends kids apply to both. -- UTPr0sim Jul 07, 2025 at 04:42 PM ET

UTPr0sim • 07/07/25 04:42 PM ET

Thanks ..I guess I'm wondering about logistics.... -- JoesterVT Jul 07, 2025 at 04:54 PM ET

JoesterVT • 07/07/25 04:54 PM ET

Each branch has different requirements for their ROTC scholarship -- UTPr0sim Jul 07, 2025 at 05:35 PM ET

UTPr0sim • 07/07/25 05:35 PM ET

I would work on trying to excel in the USMC PRT, since that's the most... -- EDGEMAN Jul 07, 2025 at 06:29 PM ET

EDGEMAN • 07/07/25 06:29 PM ET

My son is talking with the USMC about a newish "internship" program... ◄ -- JoesterVT Jul 07, 2025 at 07:40 PM ET

JoesterVT • 07/07/25 07:40 PM ET

For my age group, I can probably do all but the 3 mile run. -- MP4VT2004 Jul 07, 2025 at 06:44 PM ET

MP4VT2004 • 07/07/25 06:44 PM ET

My knees told me it was time to start riding bicycles instead of running... -- EDGEMAN Jul 07, 2025 at 07:03 PM ET

EDGEMAN • 07/07/25 07:03 PM ET

Here are the current USMC PRT standards** -- EDGEMAN Jul 07, 2025 at 06:35 PM ET

EDGEMAN • 07/07/25 06:35 PM ET

…6 to 8 week training program. a real tough one. which is perfect for me** -- chumley Jul 07, 2025 at 05:06 PM ET

chumley • 07/07/25 05:06 PM ET