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Good candidates are going to get passed over every round. There are not enough scholarships to go around for all the good candidates. That's a life lesson that everyone needs to learn because it will follow you into military and/or civilian life as well. Sometimes we just don't know. As a...

Son's application was in for first board. Still waiting on a decision. This is his Plan A... Plan B has already fallen by the wayside... Plan C is already in place, and he's more than content, but would love the "hassle" of changing everything back to Plan A if a NROTC scholarship was awarded...

Here is the easy, practical answer: Assuming your goal is to serve as a military officer above all else... Apply for everything. Ask the question "which is the best for me" AFTER you receive multiple offers. If you receive only one... then the best one is the one who has offered to pay for...

In the past, all the results come out in one day... usually all at once, but I've seen some that have taken a couple hours. I would say that if your portal hasn't changed yet, that it is not going to for this board. The "good" news is that there are a lot of people who, over the past few weeks...

Congratulations! Still "no decision has been made" for us... so STILL waiting. One more chance... but someone's gotta bring up the rear! :-)

If the room and board is more expensive than the tuition, then it would make more sense to have the scholarship cover that if you have the option. Also, room and board expenses are not tax deductible, whereas tuition and fees are. You will not receive any payment for room and board if you live...

We are still waiting on the results of one board that has already concluded, and one board that will still meet. Results for both will be published before May 1st.

I am of the belief that it doesn't take two weeks to make a decision on anything if you have all the facts already. It takes sitting down (ideally with a parent or trusted mentor/advisor/friend, but not required) and making the decision. Make a list of pros and cons for both options, include...

I'd like to address the idea of "not using your degree." My perspective comes as an Army wife of 24 years. My husband is retiring in 50 days (!!!) after more than 25 years of service. He was a 4 year scholarship winner and earned a degree in Aeronautical Engineering. He was commissioned into...

When we were at the AROTC briefing at the accepted students day event, the cadre really talked a lot about the 104R and how critical it was to get it completed as soon as you get started in the fall. We decided to get a jump start on it. You can get the 104R yourself and start work on it before...

I think where the confusion is for one board or two boards... there is one board left... but two rounds of notifications we are still waiting on. Is that correct?

Thanks for the update. We weren't sure if it was one or two more boards. DS's portal still says "no decision" so I guess he's still in the running. Fingers crossed and hanging in there. It seems like a long shot for anyone still waiting at this point... but lots of SOMEBODIES are going to get...

My son also had great stats and not that we "expected" a scholarship but we're still surprised and disappointed that he didn't get one. Nether plan A nor plan B (so far) have worked out... but we have plan C solidly in place and it's all good. For us... plans A, B, and C are tied to how his...

Army ROTC released their 3rd and final board today so there has been excitement there as well. Unfortunately, DS did not get an AROTC scholarship offer. We have accepted students weekend starting Friday and was really hoping we would hear from NROTC this week too!

We have been in regular contact with the ROO for some time now for the exact reasons you mention. He told us this same thing in a phone call with us last fall. Not all hope is lost! :)