Have to take a few test to ensure you graduated high school. Also have to get a lot of medical checkups to ensure you are fit to join the service. Rah.
I applied in-person. The process took 6 months. I interviewed at US Marine Corps (Saint Louis, MO) in Jun 2014
Interview
During the delayed entry program, you are interview by your recruiter, MEPS personnel, and eventually the Recruit Depot personnel. The recruiter is the nicest/easiest part of the process, with the following two increasing in intensity.
terrible, do not recommend. terrible atmosphere. terrible communication does not care about employees. will lie about whatever to get you to accept their offer. do not join the military unless you really don't care bout your mental or physical state
I applied in-person. The process took 9 months. I interviewed at US Marine Corps
Interview
it was a nightmare because they were so pushy then once they knew they had me, they didn't care about me and treated me as if i was in the corps already.