I applied online. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at US Army in Apr 2014
Interview
Relatively quick, semi formal in person interview at the university. Answered some probing questions intended to gauge legitimate interest and leadership ability. Scholarships vary by year, so a 4 year scholarship may or may not be very competitive. If so, they'll ask more about what you plan to do at the university. More prone to give scholarships to people that can reflect positively on the ROTC organization.
I applied through other source. The process took 3 months. I interviewed at US Army (Fort Knox, KY) in Sep 2023
Interview
HireVue online interviews for the branches you want to join. There are both behavioral written and oral questions that the candidate needs to answer. Strongly, recommended to interview with at least five branches.
Great. Easy and not too intimidating. It felt like they listened to my answers and internalized them when writing them down. There was lots of conversation off-script and helpful tips for starting my career.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Give an example of a time you had to make a hard decision as a leader.
I applied in-person. I interviewed at US Army in Sep 2016
Interview
Had to qualify physically and mentally to enroll as a cadet. This involved several physicals, an APFT, and a transcript. The recruiter that i worked with did a phenomenal job of telling me what I needed and helping me accomplish those goals.