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Reasons to Choose a Military School

July 27, 2011 By admin

Are you interested in attending a military school? If so, you have many options. In the United States, you will find military schools at all education levels including: college prep, two year college, and four year college and university.

There are many decisions to make, with the first one of utmost importance: when are you going to enroll in a military school? Some students do this before college while others wait until they graduate high school to get involved.

What is a Military School?

The culture and atmosphere at a military school is unique. Students wear uniforms and participate in events that help develop self-discipline and other essential characteristics. Most military schools house students on campus to promote a sense of togetherness.

With the help of classroom learning, as well as field exercises and drills, students learn what it takes to become a team member and leader.

Five Benefits of Attending Military School

1. Education. No matter the level of the school, a high quality education is the primary focus. In addition to classroom learning, the men and women who attend military school will be well prepared for a life of leadership and community involvement.

2. Character development. With the help of a military school program you will develop into the person you have always dreamt of becoming.

3. Values, values, and more values. Do you know what makes a good person great? You will learn these values at military school. Core values include: integrity, honor, self-discipline, and service among others.

4. Structure. Let?s face it: military school is more structured than a traditional institution. While the adjustment period may be difficult, soon enough you will become familiar with this way of life.

5. Commitment. Time spent at a military school will get you ready for a lifetime of commitment and service to your community and country.

Top Military Prep Schools

? Camden Military Academy ? Camden, South Carolina
? Florida Air Academy ? Melbourne, Florida
? Fork Union Military Academy ? Fork Union, Virginia
? Hargrave Military Academy ? Chatham, Virginia
? Oak Ridge Military Academy ? Oak Ridge, North Carolina

Popular Two Year Military Colleges

? Georgia Military College ? Milledgeville, Georgia
? Marion Military Institute ? Marion, Alabama
? New Mexico Military Institute ? Roswell, New Mexico
? Valley Forge Military Academy and College ? Wayne, Pennsylvania
? Wentworth Military Academy and College ? Lexington, Missouri

Best Four Year Military Colleges

? The Citadel ? Charleston, South Carolina
? Texas A&M University ? College Station, Texas
? Virginia Military Institute ? Lexington, Virginia
? Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets ? Blacksburg, Virginia
? The State University of New York Maritime College ? Throgs Neck, New York

Military School before Military Duty

Are you interested in joining a branch of the United States military later in life? By attending military school you can get a head start on achieving this goal.

With many reasons to attend military school, as well as a variety of benefits, thousands upon thousands of students enroll annually.

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    Do you have to take the asvab if you attended military school?

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