SGT Private RallyPoint Member698660<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Why did you choose your college?2015-05-27T07:15:45-04:00SGT Private RallyPoint Member698660<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Why did you choose your college?2015-05-27T07:15:45-04:002015-05-27T07:15:45-04:00SPC Chad Kolod698662<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I chose my college because of the location and the program's it had to offer. Also, the advisors were great in helping me get all ready to go!Response by SPC Chad Kolod made May 27 at 2015 7:16 AM2015-05-27T07:16:58-04:002015-05-27T07:16:58-04:00GySgt Wayne A. Ekblad698663<div class="images-v2-count-1"><div class="content-picture image-v2-number-1" id="image-43456"> <div class="social_icons social-buttons-on-image">
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We need a college degree and our parents want us to go and I want to go. If I didn't go to college, I would of chosen active duty and not national guard.Response by PVT Angelo Velez made May 27 at 2015 7:46 AM2015-05-27T07:46:23-04:002015-05-27T07:46:23-04:00MAJ Private RallyPoint Member698786<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Reed College for undergrad because I liked the philosophy of the school (teaching broadly) and Rice University for grad school because the housing in Houston is cheap and I could afford an apartment on grad student pay.Response by MAJ Private RallyPoint Member made May 27 at 2015 8:51 AM2015-05-27T08:51:15-04:002015-05-27T08:51:15-04:00Lt Col Timothy Parker, DBA698789<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I went to school just as the Vietnam war was winding down (or was it the Civil War - I forget). My parents said I could apply to any school I wanted but they would only pay for VMI - that limited my range of options severely. So one could say I didn't choose my school.<br /><br />I've since picked others.....Response by Lt Col Timothy Parker, DBA made May 27 at 2015 8:54 AM2015-05-27T08:54:47-04:002015-05-27T08:54:47-04:00TSgt Joshua Copeland698796<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>It is a regionally accredited state college that is extremely military friendly and was within the MilTA cap per credit.Response by TSgt Joshua Copeland made May 27 at 2015 8:59 AM2015-05-27T08:59:56-04:002015-05-27T08:59:56-04:00PO2 Private RallyPoint Member698800<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Because it was near my home of record and I didn't know any better. Do-overs, I probably would have gone to Clemson or something for the forrestry program. Really, anywhere but where I did. I didn't learn that the job I wanted needed a VERY specific degree, not just a general biology degree. Oh well, lessons I can (hopefully) pass on to my kids.Response by PO2 Private RallyPoint Member made May 27 at 2015 9:01 AM2015-05-27T09:01:57-04:002015-05-27T09:01:57-04:00SPC Private RallyPoint Member698804<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>At the time my husband was a DS at FLW. There was only a few options to pick from... I picked Columbia College. They had both a History and Psychology. I was dual majoring to become a psychohistorian- researching the psychological motivations of historical events. I loved that college... It was small classed. mostly military and veterans.Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made May 27 at 2015 9:06 AM2015-05-27T09:06:29-04:002015-05-27T09:06:29-04:00SGT David T.698868<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>My Bachelors program was simply a matter of convenience as the school was located in the town I lived in. My masters was based on the program, it being online and cost. My PhD program is based on the program and how that aligned with my career goals.Response by SGT David T. made May 27 at 2015 9:27 AM2015-05-27T09:27:56-04:002015-05-27T09:27:56-04:00PFC Tuan Trang698907<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Close to home.Response by PFC Tuan Trang made May 27 at 2015 9:41 AM2015-05-27T09:41:11-04:002015-05-27T09:41:11-04:00CDR Terry Boles699034<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>For my career field, physical therapy, one has to compete for acceptance into a college program. If memory serves me correct there were over 600 students invited to a one day campus visit at UT-Memphis for interviews, GPA and records review. Of those 600 invited students, 60 were accepted of which I was one and I accepted their invite. <br /><br />I also interviewed at Georgia State where 1000 students were invited and over a day we had 3 interviews, write a paper about the Bosnian war, GPA and records review, and I was also accepted here out of 42 students. <br /><br />Lastly I also interviewed for an American physical therapy startup program in Amsterdam and again I was accepted into a small class of 36.<br /><br />It is unusual for a physical therapy student to get accepted to so many schools the same year, but it goes to show just how competitive one has to be in a professional program. I was willing to go anywhere as long as the program was rated high with passing licensure boards. <br /><br />As for my doctorate it was more of a concern with attending college and still being on active duty with potential PCS moves. Fortunately there was a college nearby, AT Still University, that offered exactly what I was looking for and had graduated several military PTs from their program before me. It worked out well in the end.<br /><br />Many people choose a college for a variety of reasons, I wish you well in your pursuit.Response by CDR Terry Boles made May 27 at 2015 10:25 AM2015-05-27T10:25:10-04:002015-05-27T10:25:10-04:00MSG Martin C.700041<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I opted for Excelsior (Bachelors) based on their liberal arts program in management. I am with Liberty for my Masters because their human services programs are respected and their theological teachings align with my personal beliefs. The tuition for their Masters is also the same as their Bachelors which works perfect with TA, no out of pocket expenses besides rental books.Response by MSG Martin C. made May 27 at 2015 4:01 PM2015-05-27T16:01:11-04:002015-05-27T16:01:11-04:00LTC Mark Beattie700060<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I was offered an full scholarship to play football, had no other means to fund my education, so accepted the offer.Response by LTC Mark Beattie made May 27 at 2015 4:04 PM2015-05-27T16:04:31-04:002015-05-27T16:04:31-04:00SSG Private RallyPoint Member705134<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Because Uncle Sugar's School of Hard Knocks is pretty tough. Or at least it was when camoflague wasn't digital.Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made May 29 at 2015 9:39 AM2015-05-29T09:39:20-04:002015-05-29T09:39:20-04:00SrA Daniel Hunter705197<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>For my undergraduate I chose my college because it is affiliated with the Church I went to (Linfield College, Oregon). <br /><br />For my Master's it was because the tuition was cheaper than in state tuition at a State University and it was started by a retired Colonel for veterans and service members. At the time I was trying to get back in the service (in vain) and wanted a college with a flexible schedule (American Military University).Response by SrA Daniel Hunter made May 29 at 2015 9:59 AM2015-05-29T09:59:57-04:002015-05-29T09:59:57-04:00LTC Stephen C.705427<div class="images-v2-count-1"><div class="content-picture image-v2-number-1" id="image-43824"> <div class="social_icons social-buttons-on-image">
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I received an excellent education, the campus is beautiful, and the university continues to improve its standing from all perspectives annually!Response by LTC Stephen C. made May 29 at 2015 11:02 AM2015-05-29T11:02:44-04:002015-05-29T11:02:44-04:00Capt Seid Waddell705469<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>University of Arizona - home town and it was a Land Grant University - I could afford it.Response by Capt Seid Waddell made May 29 at 2015 11:11 AM2015-05-29T11:11:44-04:002015-05-29T11:11:44-04:00SFC Private RallyPoint Member713560<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>My undergrad and Masters were primarily based on the the programs offered and if the school accepted TA and TA rates. My doctorate program based solely on the program the college offered and the reputation of the college. I do plan on attending college when I exit out of the military. Location, proximity, costs, and reputation are going to play a major part in my decision-making process.Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 1 at 2015 6:01 PM2015-06-01T18:01:58-04:002015-06-01T18:01:58-04:00SGT Private RallyPoint Member2707922<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I wanted an online college with a good reputation and everyone I knew had a bad taste for CTC. Phoenix didn't have a reputation but AMU had a great one from what I heard and read.Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 6 at 2017 6:58 PM2017-07-06T18:58:34-04:002017-07-06T18:58:34-04:00Capt Private RallyPoint Member2707926<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Easy. The Air Force said I was going there. AND they paid for it.Response by Capt Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 6 at 2017 7:00 PM2017-07-06T19:00:00-04:002017-07-06T19:00:00-04:00SSG Edward Tilton2708157<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I could have gone anywhere<br />But I could afford TempleResponse by SSG Edward Tilton made Jul 6 at 2017 8:24 PM2017-07-06T20:24:33-04:002017-07-06T20:24:33-04:00CW3 Private RallyPoint Member2708369<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Riverside City College because that was where my police academy was run through. American Military University for my Bachelors because I liked their course offerings and format (and very military friendly). Finally, National University San Diego for my Masters because their program in Forensic Science was highly recommended.Response by CW3 Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 6 at 2017 9:36 PM2017-07-06T21:36:11-04:002017-07-06T21:36:11-04:00Maj John Bell2708451<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I was reckless as a teen. No trouble with the law, just trying hard to win the Darwin Award by "adventure". My father sat down with me at the end of my Sophomore year in High School and told me that unlike my older brother and sister, he had serious doubts that I would live to be 25. Because of those concerns, he would not pay for my college until I had "proven" that I was not a "dead man walking." So I talked to a Navy recruiter. <br /><br />I always had good grades and a fairly impressive resume in sports, extracurriculars, and community organizations. Next thing I know a Navy "Blue and Gold" officer is helping me fill out applications for NROTC and USNA then similar assistance arrived for USMA, and USAFA. I was accepted at USNA and several other Universities. I knew I was going to need a disciplined environment. USNA just seemed like the best fit to me.Response by Maj John Bell made Jul 6 at 2017 10:00 PM2017-07-06T22:00:54-04:002017-07-06T22:00:54-04:00PVT Raymond Lopez2709044<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Norwich because I wanted to get a real education!! Actually I am always reminded of a comment by George Catlett Marshall, Jr. the U.S. Army Chief of Staff during World War Two “I need an officer for a secret and dangerous mission. I want a West Point football player!”Response by PVT Raymond Lopez made Jul 7 at 2017 6:59 AM2017-07-07T06:59:48-04:002017-07-07T06:59:48-04:00LT Brad McInnis5914712<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>It was free... sort of !!! USNA '97Response by LT Brad McInnis made May 20 at 2020 2:40 PM2020-05-20T14:40:21-04:002020-05-20T14:40:21-04:00CWO3 Private RallyPoint Member7036408<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Locale and access. CONUS/OCONUS.Response by CWO3 Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 9 at 2021 7:57 PM2021-06-09T19:57:41-04:002021-06-09T19:57:41-04:002015-05-27T07:15:45-04:00