I applied in-person. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at US Army (Chicago, IL) in Mar 2012
Interview
You will go to MEPS and they will ask you a series of questions and do a background investigation. They will check your mental and physical health to see if you are fit to be a Soldier.
It was a simple series of interviews with a recruiter and visits to MEPS were they essentially make sure you are physically and mentally fit to join the armed forces.
I applied through a recruiter. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at US Army (Baltimore, MD) in May 2012
Interview
very quick straight to the point sunce coming right out of high school, also was very relaxed and easy to schedule came to me to interview three interviews where conducted to make sure I was a good prospect