<p>How does going to a branch of the armed forces before going to a college affect your chances at getting in? Does it affect your chances at all? I know someone that got money for college after he served in marines and I thought the experience would be good.</p>
<p>P.S. I don't really know how the transition works so does anyone have a website where I can learn more about this? this being going into the armed forces before going to college.</p>
<p>ya ive been considering this too, i want to serve in iraq after high school because i feel like its an obligation for me...but afterwards i want to attend college. it would be like a 3 yr delay.</p>
<p>Im referring to top schools.</p>
<p>Applying after a military obligation has its benefits - at almost any school - gives you priority at many - you apply as an independant student which puts you in a different catagory for financial aid - some states will actually give free tuition at state U's - be able to tap into the military benefit for education - <<<can do that while in the military as well depending on where you are stationed.</p>
<p>Another option if you are considering entering the military is schools with ROTC programs.</p>
<p>well see with me, and idk about the OP, my parents would still pay tuition, the money would go into my pocket...If i enlisted then came out, i would be applying just like as if i was a senior. Would my military experience be very helpful?</p>