I applied in-person. I interviewed at US Army (Albuquerque, NM) in Aug 2014
Interview
Met a recruiter, entered MEPS where they do a full health overview. you then get a ship date. I went to Fort Benning, GA and did OSUT for 13 weeks to learn basic infantry knowledge.
I applied through other source. The process took 2 months. I interviewed at US Army (Fort Carson, CO) in Mar 2015
Interview
Get in contact with your branch human resource POC and let that person know your request usually about a year out. Usually this is after your KD time as a CPT.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Why do you want to be an APMS and the location you desire.
I applied in-person. The process took 9 months. I interviewed at US Army
Interview
Just passing the ASVAB and the physical fitness test is all you need to do to join. Have no felonies on your record and maintain your fitness. The paperwork process did take a long time to complete so it requires a lot of patience and a job in the meantime before you go in.