Recent content by mikestrong19

I was awarded an NROTC scholarship and received a disqualification for color vision from DoDMERB. I failed the PIP plate test at the DoDMERB physical and also failed the Farnsworth Lantern Test today. Do I have any other options for utilizing my scholarship? I was doing my FAA physical for a...

Thanks, USMCGrunt. I will take Pima's advice into account as I revise the essay, and any and all criticism is welcomed. It is helpful to see what is meant specifically by "buzz phrases," and I will work them out accordingly (I originally thought that they would help form some type of...

After reading it again (this is still in the early draft stages), I do agree it seems somewhat buzz-phrase centered. I redid a few parts of the essay, does it seem much better now? (note: I don't plan on continuing to resubmit my essay on this forum, I just wanted to get an opinion from...

If someone could review my NROTC essay ("Discuss your reasons for becoming an Naval Officer" prompt), that would be great: “Ask not what your country can do for you — ask what you can do for your country,” is a quote that I hope to fully realize as an officer in the United States Navy...

I know you guys may get this a lot, but I am unsure of my chances at an NROTC scholarship. I am about to start my HS junior year. Below are my projected stats for senior year: 32 ACT 3.2 GPA (UW) (When I graduate in 2014, my school will not report class rank) NJROTC Commanding Officer CAP...