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    The Citadel

    Congrats! I am currently a senior at El Cid so I can answer any specific questions you may have (feel free to PM me). As the above poster stated, the website and a stay with a freshman in the barracks are both very useful in determining if The Citadel is the right place for you. Good luck in...
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    The Citadel: An Ex-Cadet's View

    To the Ex- Cadet/ Anyone planning on attending El Cid: I am a current cadet. I am a female, Marine contract, and athlete. It is true that females are frowned upon by many, if not most. The same is true of athletes. As you said we are singled out and athletes/ females/ minorities (in some...
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    Information Needed

    El Cid is great. Come here! We have an Honors College which is excellent. You apply online and then come out for an interview. Merit scholarships are offered. PM me if you have any specific questions. I am a junior, female, athlete, and part of the Honors College.
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    Medical

    You have a form that you have your doctor fill out and a thorough exam. Also, it has your doctor sign conforming your vaccinations. When I was accepted I was then sent the medical papers. Good luck!
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    Questions about Norwich and The Citadel

    I go to The Citadel but their admissions standards are similar and I would say you have a chance. Army ROTC scholarships are very easy to come by at school- all my friends who wanted one got one. Also do not be discouraged if you do not get a scholarship now. Some students earn one during...
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    Questions about Norwich and The Citadel

    You volunteer work helps make up for academics. The "whole person" concept. Good luck! Have you participated in athletics? That also helps a lot.
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    The Citadel, what to bring?

    Bring a sleeping bag! I didn't have anything and about froze the first couple nights:) (When you are all gross and sweaty and then you relax all of a sudden in an air conditioned room it gets cold). I would also recommend ear plugs. Sometimes your roommate might be staying up later than...
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    Citadel question

    Do not focus on the average. I had classmates that got gold stars and classmates that received 1. somethings. All you can do is try your hardest and remember that although you may get in trouble because your brass is not perfectly shined the next day you will still be a cadet and you cannot get...
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    Citadel Honors Program?

    If you make mostly As in HS and have good SAT scores you should definitely apply. - There is a long application that you have to fill out (if I remember right it was much longer that the application to get into El Cid) - You must do a personal interview with the Honors Program Director, Dr...
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    Seeking commission as a Marine Officer, Norwich vs The Citadel

    If you get your contract your freshman year you will go to two six week sessions of OCS- one after your first year and one after junior year. If you get your junior year you will attend one ten week session. PT once a week. One weekend of Mini OCS in April every year. That is it.
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    Seeking commission as a Marine Officer, Norwich vs The Citadel

    Definitely pick your school based on what suites you the best as was already stated. I am a PLC contract at The Citadel. We have mandatory PT Wednesday mornings and a mandatory Mini OCS at the end of every school year. Those are the only requirements unless you also want to participate in...
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    Questions about the Citadel

    As a current Marine contract I will say that the Navy ROTC unit here is pretty good- at least it is second best! In all seriousness I have a lot of Navy contract classmates who have had so many good experiences both in the unit and over the summer. Good choice!
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    Newbie Alert!!

    Welcome:); I am sort of new myself. What are you trying to do?
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