Thanks to all that offered encouragement. I went to school (MIZZOU '86) on an NROTC scholarship (Marine Option) and I know what DD needs to do. Purdue offered her a healthy academic scholarship and she loved the campus when we visited (great computer science program). She will join the unit...
"We are sorry, you were not selected for a scholarship. You will receive a letter explaining other options available to you" just showed up on our portal. We are crushed.
I have been wondering the same...about squeezing the medical exam in...but I gotta believe that no news is still good news, with some applicants having already been turned down.
I sort of guided her into Navy option. She is athletic and tough but still pretty 'girlie'. I don't think she'd enjoy the Quantico experience and the follow on field environment. Her personality is better suited for Navy life. She is a better leader than I was and I can certainly see her in...
School Choice
Our in state school (Ohio State) was 2nd choice on our list behind Notre Dame. She also listed scholarship as a priority over school choice. I hope they put that together and realize that Ohio State is just fine for her. It makes sense that the Navy would be looking to get as...
Wow
Sorry to hear that lots of people got bad news yesterday...but it sounds like many of you had Academy or other ROTC options. My DD's portal still reads "No decision has been made". I am hoping that is a good thing as we did not apply to the academy or other ROTCs.
LOL...yes, I know the carriers are nukes...its been all over the News about a carrier missing its scheduled rotation to the Persian Gulf because the Navy can't afford to "refuel" it due to a lack of funds. :thumb:
She wants to be a Navy officer
Our recruiter EAS'd during the summer and we were finally contacted in mid September by the new recruiter. She got the ball rolling and got us caught up with transcripts and interview. At this point its a waiting game. I am worried that the budget battle in DC...