<p>I currently am trying to determine which school to accept an AROTC scholarship from, either University of Connecticut or Loyola College in Maryland. I am trying to find reviews of their ROTC programs so I can help make a decision. Is there anywhere I can find this information i.e. a rankings site? Does anyone have any first hand knowledge of either school's program?</p>
<p>The Army does not "rank" ROTC programs - I think they used to rank but don't rank any longer. My suggestion to you is that you visit each school and the ROTC unit. Develop some questions and talk to cadets. You may develop a "bond" for a particular unit - just remember if you really like the PMS - he/she may not be there next year. Their tours are pretty short. Also, don't be afraid to pick your school because you like it.
You will spend more time in school than with your unit.
Your branch selection has much more to do with you and your performance that with the unit you select.</p>
<p>If you're serious about ROTC, I highly suggest that you check out Norwich University, Virginia Tech, Texas A&M, or other military colleges as well. They're good compromises between the service academies and regular ROTC programs.</p>
<p>One of the LTs in my company commisioned out of Loyola College, so I can ask him about their ROTC program and his impression of it if you like, or maybe get him to email you or something. I can also vouch that Virginia Tech has an extraordinary Corps (I was there my Firstie year for a leadership conference) and also has an amazing overall college environment, lots to do, great football program, etc. Let me know if I can help.</p>
<p>Atop: Don't know any specifics about either school but when son was going through the process of selecting a back up he went to the bookstore and looked in one of the college guides they have. ROTC programs were listed and ranked.</p>
<p>This is information and advice from a professor of military science at in a ROTC program:
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They stopped ranking ROTCs in 2003 so I would be interested in seeing what current system they are using or what outside ranking company or publication they received to make such a claim. Bottom line: join an ROTC at a good school that carries a good name and will get you the best education (and provides the best benefits in concert with ROTC), make sure the ROTC cadre care and are involved and that the current cadets like the program, are doing well in school and have a positive attitude. You will get similar training no matter what ROTC you attend
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<p>if anyone would like the source please pm me. it appears to be prudent and sound advice.</p>