I applied in-person. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at US Army (Wise, VA)
Interview
I just sat down with a recruiter and told him what I wanted to do and he signed me up. I joined the military because I do not come from a wealthy family and I couldn't pay for college. One of my biggest incentives for joining was they pay for your schooling.
I applied through a recruiter. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at US Army (Lansing, MI) in Mar 2011
Interview
Are you a breathing red blooded American? Do you like Freedom? Have even an ounce of patriotism? Not a complete fat social reject? Do you wanna be a high speed death machine instead of a waste of oxygen? Do you know how to complete a sentence and are not a felony? Your good to go my friend? In-case your IQ is say sub 70 just ask for 11b or cook.
I applied through a recruiter. The process took 3 months. I interviewed at US Army (Tampa, FL) in Mar 2011
Interview
Recruiter presented a presentation at my high school and laid out all of the Pros and Cons of joining the military. I then spoke to him one on one regarding the military and he answered all of my questions. Next I began the process and took the ASVAB which is easy and just gives the military a basic impression at what you would be best in. Next I went to MEPS to see if I would be physically in shape to be accepted then after passing that exam I was sworn in and given a date for basic training.