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Hey, I'm considering going into the military after high school, but I'm still deciding on which branch. Can anyone explain how the various US military branches differ in terms of power and influence?

Hey folks! I'm a junior, and I'm currently contemplating a career in military police after graduation. But there's one thing I'm not clear on—is the role of military police consistent across the diffe …

I've always been interested in the military, probably going to join after graduation. I'm having a hard time understanding the ranking system though. Anyone mind explaining how the military rank chart …

Hey guys, I'm a junior and thinking about going into medicine in the military after high school. Could anyone break down the differences between the medical branches in different parts of the military …

Hey peeps. I've been seriously contemplating what I am doing after high school, and the military has been on my mind. I know there are four main branches: the Army, Navy, Air Force, and Marines. Does …

Hi folks! I'm prepping my application for the University of Alabama and having a hard time figuring out how they calculate GPA. Is there some sort of calculator or tool available that can help me? Tha …

I'm curious about Univ of Dallas. Can students or alumni share their experiences? How are the academics? How is campus life? How good are the job/internship opportunities post graduation? Just looking …

Hey guys! I'm really interested in understanding more about special forces in the military. I understand each branch has its own special forces and they're elite groups, but I'm not exactly sure what …

Hey guys. I'm a female high school junior and exploring some options for after graduation. I'm pretty interested in the military, but I'm not sure which branch would be the 'best' for females or what …

Hey, I've been considering the military as a path after high school and I've been hearing a lot about the ASVAB exam. Understandably, higher scores mean more opportunities, but I'm kinda stuck—does an …

Hey everyone, I'm starting to consider post-high school paths and I'm really drawn to serving my country. I'm really curious about the all 6 branches of the military. I've tried researching each one i …

Hey there! I'm a junior looking into post-grad life options, and one of those options I've been mulling over is the military. The more I look into it, the more choices I realize I have, so I guess my …

Feeling a little bit overwhelmed… I've started looking into post-graduation military options and I'm not totally sure of everything. I thought there were only 3 branches, but somebody mentioned 6 bran …

I've been talking with my family and friends about joining the military after high school, instead of heading straight to college. I guess for me, respect plays a huge role in my choice. So, I'd reall …

Hey everyone, I'm kinda stressed bout this. I've been thinking of joining the military after high school, but I'm really not the fittest person out there. Is there a branch known for having a 'easier' …

Hey everyone, been trying to figure out, from an insider's perspective, which military branch is considered top-tier? Understand it might depend on individual goals and skills, but could use some orie …

I'm a senior, and I'm seriously considering the military path after graduating. But I'm having a hard time deciding on a branch. Any thoughts on which might be the best military branch for someone str …

Okay, so I've run into a bit of confusion. How many official branches does the U.S. military have? I've seen different numbers around, and I just want some clarity. Thanks!

So, I'm considering UDel but I'm not entirely sure what they offer in terms of majors. I'm interested in the humanities and social sciences mainly. Does anybody happen to know what they're highly rega …

Hey guys, I've been looking at UConn Stamford for a potential school, but I'm having trouble finding solid info on their acceptance rate. Can anyone fill me in? I'd really appreciate it. Thanks in adv …