What are the advantages of going to West Point?

West Point offers its cadets a fully funded education valued at over $240,000 This includes tuition, books, room and board, and medical and dental insurance. Cadets also receive a monthly stipend (between $200-$525) to pay for their other school and personal expenses.

Is academy better than ROTC?

Not really. A military academy will give a different experience than ROTC but not neccasarily better. The things ROTC does do better are due to the diversity of experience of Cadets in the program.

Can you go to West Point without joining the army?

Civilians and enlisted personnel are eligible to apply Admission to West Point is open to civilians and current enlisted members of the military. By law, graduates of West Point are appointed on active duty as commissioned officers and serve in the U.S. Army for a minimum of five years.

Is West Point the best military academy?

WEST POINT, N.Y. – The U.S. Military Academy is again rated as one of the nation’s best undergraduate education institutions in numerous college rankings sites. The education services company features West Point in the new 2020 edition of its college guide, “The Best 386 Colleges.”

Does West Point do research?

At West Point, research is organized and administered through centers housed and directed in Academic Departments and Academy Organizations. Our research centers bring context to the classroom, are central to our vibrant and pioneering faculty, and are one way West Point connects to the Army and to the Nation.

Do West Point graduates get promoted faster?

The short answer is no, in aggregate academy grads don’t get promoted any faster than those from any other commissioning sources.

Is Westpoint ROTC?

As part of a 4-year program, West Point Cadets become a second lieutenant upon graduating. ROTC Cadets, however, attend universities across the country. They have a more typical college experience, with occasional U.S. Army training events and classes through their ROTC program.

Can you get married while attending West Point?

You must not be married, pregnant, or have a legal obligation to support a child or children. If you are a naturalized citizen, you must provide documentation. What are the academic requirements? To qualify academically at West Point you should have an above average high school or college academic record.

How long do you have to serve after attending West Point?

eight years
You must serve a minimum of eight years after you graduate in a combination of Active Duty and Reserve Component Service. During your senior year, you’ll find out which specialized field, or “branch,” you will enter.

What is the difference between doing ROTC and going to WP?

The journey is quite different. Doing Rotc is going to a regular college where you spend 4-5 hours a week being trained in the military way. Going to WP or any other academy is spending 100\% of your time being trained in the military way while being educated.

How much do Army ROTC cadets get paid?

And how much do these ROTC cadets earn once they graduate and enter the military service commitment period? Army ROTC literature reminds, “A Second Lieutenant fresh out of college makes $39,444 in annual pay” in addition to housing allowances and other military benefits.

What are the pros and cons of ROTC?

The main benefit of ROTC over enlisting in the Army or another service is that you will obtain your college degree while you train to become an officer. The obvious advantage is that you will come out of ROTC prepared to serve your country in a leadership position from the very start.

What does it mean when you graduate from ROTC?

When you graduate from ROTC it will say Reserve Officer on your Commission. On the Commission of a West Point Graduate it will say Regular Army. It means all the difference in the world and don’t let the ROTC instructors tell you differently. They like to say your bars are the same gold color but going to the Academy matters.