I applied through a recruiter. The process took 3 months. I interviewed at US Army (Sacramento, CA) in Oct 2011
Interview
You get the typical have you been arrested questions. Then you take a practice asvab to see if you'll be able to pass the real asvab test. Then you go take the real asvab test. Then you go through MEPS and go through there physical and medical exams. If you pass you go meet with the guy that gets you your choice of job. then you get your basic training date.
I applied in-person. The process took 4 months. I interviewed at US Army (Fort Bliss, TX) in Mar 2020
Interview
The U.S. Army interview process involves a series of assessments to evaluate your physical fitness, mental aptitude, and suitability for military service. This typically includes a physical exam, the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) test, and an interview with a recruiter. The recruiter will ask questions about your background, motivations, and goals to determine if you meet the Army's standards and are a good fit for a specific military occupational specialty (MOS).
I applied through a recruiter. The process took 1 day. I interviewed at US Army (Apple Valley, MN) in May 2015
Interview
Went to the recruiters to do the paperwork. And went through the future soldier program. Doing that program gave me the ability to come in at a higher rank.