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Technical School Requirements in the Military

Hi! I've been doing some research about joining the military after high school and noticed that some branches require technical school training. Do all branches require this?

3 months ago

Easiest top 20 college to apply to?

Hey fellow highschoolers! I'm shooting for the stars and applying to some top 20 colleges. However, I do want to be practical and apply to the ones that might be easier to get into. Any ideas on which …

3 months ago

Military Assistance with College Fees

Hello all! I'm a junior at high school and I'm considering different paths for after I graduate. The cost of college is a massive concern for me. So, I've been looking into the military. My question i …

3 months ago

Easiest pathway to becoming a military pilot?

I've seriously been considering the military route to become a pilot after high school. I'd love some input from anyone who's been there. What’s the 'easiest' branch of the U.S. military to become a p …

3 months ago

What's the easiest military branch to make a career in?

I’ve always wanted to serve my country, so I’m considering joining the military after high school. But I'm not gonna lie, I also want a branch where I can build a career comfortably. Any insight on wh …

3 months ago

What are some pros and cons of each U.S. military branch?

Hey y'all! I'm a junior in high school and I'm considering alternative routes to college. The military has always been an appealing option for me but I'm not quite sure which branch is the right fit. …

3 months ago

Sniper Training in the Military

Know this might sound a bit weird but I'm a high school junior here wondering, do all branches of the military have snipers? Is this something I could potentially pursue regardless of the branch I mig …

3 months ago

Curious about Military Occupational Specialties

Hey y'all. I've been hearing a lot about MOS (Military Occupational Specialties) in the military. I'm just curious, are there MOS designations in all branches of the military or do some not have them?

3 months ago

Gold Stars in the Military?

Honest question – do all branches of the military give gold stars? I've heard this phrase a few times and I'm a bit fuzzy on what it means. Also, it made me wonder if this is a practice across all bra …

3 months ago

What UCSD college is easiest to get into?

Hey guys! I'm trying to figure out my college plan and I'm strongly considering UCSD. There are several colleges within UCSD and I'm wondering, is there a consensus on which one is the 'easiest' to ge …

3 months ago

Back-up Plan: Reserves

Hey everyone, I'm planning my future and weighing in my options. I like the idea of having military experience, but I also want to commit to a more civilian path. So reserves seem like a middle ground …

3 months ago

Tattoos and Military Service

Hey everyone, I've had this question on my mind for a while now and I'm just curious. Do you guys know if any branch of the U.S. military accepts recruits with tattoos? I've got some ink myself but I' …

3 months ago

Perks in different branches of military?

Hey everyone, I'm weighing all my post-graduation paths and the military is one of the options I'm considering. I understand that the experience can vastly differ depending on the branch. Can anyone b …

3 months ago

Profitable Side Hustles on Campus?

In an effort to make some extra cash in college, I was considering possibly running a small side business. Can anyone suggest some easy things that tend to sell well on college campuses? Thanks a ton!

3 months ago

Denver College Admissions

Colorado people! I've been checking out some schools around Denver. In your opinion, which is the toughest college to get into around Denver? How come?

3 months ago

Combat Training in All Military Branches?

Hey y'all, been mulling over my options post-grad, and the military's on my radar. Got a query though - do all branches of the military provide combat training? More than the fighting aspect, I think …

3 months ago

Women in Combat Roles across Military Branches?

I'm a junior exploring my potential future paths and the military is one of them. As a young woman, I'm really curious if all branches of the military allow women in combat roles? I believe in equalit …

3 months ago

In SC, what are the hardest colleges to get accepted into?

Hello everyone. I'm from South Carolina and was wondering about the application competitiveness of colleges in my state. What colleges in SC are known to be really tough to crack for admissions? Tryin …

3 months ago

What are some of the hardest colleges to get into other than Ivy Leagues?

Hey all. I'm curious about competitive colleges that aren't the Ivy Leagues. I know those are some of the most challenging schools to get accepted into, but I'd like to broaden my scope of knowledge. …

3 months ago

What military branch would I join to become a Ranger?

Hey there, I'm new to all of this and I'm just wondering- if I wanted to become a Ranger, which branch of the military do I join? Do all branches offer a ranger program or is it specific to one? What' …

3 months ago
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