I applied in-person. The process took 3 months. I interviewed at US Marine Corps (Washington, DC) in Oct 2020
Interview
PT Test and interview and then your package goes before a board. If competitive then they will select you. If not you will have to go back and try again,
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Why do you want to serve as an officer in the USMC?
I applied in-person. I interviewed at US Marine Corps (Quantico, VA)
Interview
10 weeks of physical fitness assessments, leadership challenges, and academic assessments. Come in shape and don’t give up. You will learn a lot about yourself in those 10 weeks, and you will be challenged in new ways.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
You will have to study history, tactics, and procedures.
Apply through an Officer Selection Officer. They will screen applicants and conduct interviews. Additionally, physical fitness tests will be required as well as medical screening. This will likely take a several weeks to a few months.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Have you ever consumed illegal drugs or abused alcohol or prescription medications
More rigorous than I realized - borderline unprofessional behavior from interviewers. Interview process was also fairly extended. I was expecting about an hour - ended up leaving a few months later with a bad haircut. Overall highly recommend.