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Hello! As someone who's been contemplating a military path post high school, I've heard from some upperclassmen about a military exam? Is this a traditional thing? And if so, can anyone give me some d …

So, I've been thinking about joining the military drill team at my high school to learn discipline and leadership skills. I'm a bit nervous though, has anyone here been a part of a drill team? How dem …

Hey everyone, I'm in my junior year and seriously considering attending a high school military boot camp next summer. I want to get the most out of this experience, but I'm unsure about what I need to …

Hey guys, a counselor at school mentioned a 'High School Military Aptitude Test'. I'm considering the military, but not too sure about this test. Any of you know what it is and how should I prepare?

Hi everyone, I'm a junior from Texas and considering going into the military after high school. I've read there's a military academy here? Anyone know more about it? What's the application process lik …

Hey guys, I'm really interested in potentially attending a military academy after high school. Does anyone have some insight on the rankings of these schools? Or where I can find reliable rankings inf …

Hi all, I've been thinking a lot about my future after high school and I'm considering joining a military academy in Illinois (where I live). Does anyone have any suggestions or experiences they could …

What's up everyone. I'm in Colorado and have been really considering the idea of joining a military academy after high school. Anyone around who can help me out with some info on the high school milit …

Hey there fellow students, lately I've been entertaining the idea of joining a military academy, I'm currently situated in Pennsylvania. Does anyone have any insights, experiences or recommendations f …

So, the idea of a military academy been on my mind lately. I'm a junior living in Virginia - anyone out there familiar with any high school military academies in Virginia? Would appreciate any insight …

Hey everyone, I'm a high schooler from Michigan and recently, I've found myself increasingly intrigued by the idea of attending a military academy. Anyone here who can give me a rundown of high school …

So, I'm at a point where I'm seriously considering attending a high school military academy. I live in Maryland and I've heard that there are some pretty solid academies here. Anyone have any experien …

Hey everyone! I'm a high school junior in California considering a military career. Are there any military academies in California that I should consider or know about?

So, I'm thinking about joining JROTC in my school and I'm wondering what the benefits are, especially for someone who's thinking about joining military. Would love to hear some experiences or reasons …

I'm a junior in high school and a member of JROTC. Does being in JROTC give me any advantages if I decide to join the military after high school? Thanks in advance for your help!

Hi everyone, my family might be moving to Bend, Oregon next year, and I’m really involved with JROTC at my current school. Just in case, are there any high schools in Bend, Oregon that have good milit …

Hey folks, I'm seriously considering a military career after high school, but I'm a little confused. Do the graduation requirements change at all for someone like me who's considering military service …

Hey everyone, I'm a junior heavily involved in the JROTC at my school, and I'm thinking about enlisting after I graduate. I'm curious, would I be able to wear a military uniform to my high school grad …

Hi folks, I'm a junior and I am part of my school's JROTC program. I'm just wondering what the significance of a military sash is at high school graduation? Do all military students wear them or only …

Hi all, I'm in my junior year and part of the JROTC program at my school. I'm wondering whether it's customary or allowed to wear military cords at graduation? Would love to hear from anyone who has h …