Very helpful feedback from everyone !
The point everyone is making (cadre/Army and SMP parents) is that a 3 yr. ROTC scholarship recipient (in good academic standing of course) is GUARANTEED a place in the battalion. That as your last paragraph highlights is THE issue in this decision. I do...
So much appreciate the feedback. You misread my post. The "20%" statement referred to the fact that because so many 3/4 yr scholarship guys wash-out there has been plenty of slots opened up. My conclusions above are from my 4 yr. (soph. son) cadet and an active Col. friend who is a few years...
other than nursing or engineering ROTC candidates. I'm not hearing of ANY 4yr ROTC scholarships being awarded from those who have spoken with the Cadre at the schools of their awards.
My point: The SMP likewise is not at a disadvantage to the scholarship ROTC recipients. Reverse your point about how many ROTC scholarship recipients "wash out". If a high # fail as you assert (and I agree) then then scholarship winner who declines and goes the SMP route has a excellent chance...
Seems that any scholarship winner that would survive the 1st yr. (where 20% drop-out) should also have an equal chance of "winning" a contract in a pool of SMP's his Sophomore year. Even with a good chance of getting a 3.5 yr., the SMP route (on paper anyway) comes out on top on many counts. I...
One last item: To my understanding the SMP may be better for the career Army goaled ROTC student because he gets a 3-4 year jump on yrs of service for pension/retirement compared to the scholarship ROTC students.
Not true. Most ROTC tuition scholarships are matched by many colleges in our part of the country with room and limited board thrown in. You get an ROTC scholarship at any of the 4 on my son's list and you get room and board too.
Wish I could say but can't. But no we have not received letter yet. I do know most of the 15 scholarships 2 years ago were 4yr. Last year the overwhelming majority were 3yr. I can say that.
Yes room and board (5 meals per week +200 food allowance) were included with tuition in older sons ROTC scholarship. Currently its $$9500 for tuition and $10,500 per year for dorm and "food plan".
Already have. He is the last one of three Engineering Majors left after 1 1/2 yrs!
4 of the original 15 didn't make it. I guess that's why I'm entertaining #2 son look at SMP. It appears that slots are readily available for them to become active Army 2nd Lt's
Thank-you! The smoke is starting to clear.....a little. So the ROTC scholarship = I'm definitely wanting and qualified to be an Army officer. I have a spot. And the SMP = I am a soldier who is using Federal funds designed for a soldier to continue his education who by the way desires to become...
Older son is already in his 2nd year in the battalion and he told me today that this (the added semester of scholarship) is a common practice at his college.
But no Cadre is going to promise an added semester of college ....we all know that. So the Nat. Guard route vs the 3yr scholarship is the...
This Col. went through the SMP program himself 26 yrs ago. and intrigued to get answers purely out of professional curiosity. He has a daughter he thinks will be going through this process in two years as well. Can't wait to get his feedback.
Even understanding son has a good chance of getting...
Amen to that! Son was invited two weeks back to come to the college and shadow a cadet and attend that days ROTC class. Since the e-mail of scholarship award (and subsequent confusion) a friend who is an active Army
Col. (on injured leave from arm surgery) has offered to go with son to this and...