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so how can ROTC which produces the same result as west point give a waiver and usma not? How can I deploy on active duty ( currently vision green on medical readiness) and use an m4 to protect myself and others, drive military vehicles, but not be eligible for a waiver?

differences Ok so last year I was in basic training until september 11. september 12-March 5th I was in AIT I didn't receive solid internet service until december-january. With the amount of stuff that needed to be done it was hard enough to get the file complete, so making it look competitive...

So this is round three of applying applying from active duty w/ 14mnths of service chances?

same situation as you with not getting in class of 2013. high school senior. arotc scholarship. also had an appt. to usmma...but really wanted west point. I enlisted and will be attending basic in SC from july-sept. applying to west point class of 2014

For me SLS was one of the best weeks I've had in my life. I live 45 minutes from the academy so I had been there before, but spending an entire week I really can't even describe how cool and amazing it was. I feel that the cadre was honest and simulated life there as best as they could. I had...

Currently I'm a high school senior. I'm graduating in June eight out of 220. I have lettered in varsity softball 2 years. volleyball 3 years track 1 year and cheerleading 1 year. I also played softball in a community league. I am VP of student council and the varsity club. Secretary of SADD. I'm...

:confused:As to why AROTC has the same requirements as USMA and I can get a waiver for AROTC and not USMA????:unhappy:

last year at sls they said the average is about 50% will be accepted

the arotc scholarship came after I made up my mind. I also wasn't sold on AROTC wasn't really what I wanted. I am more willing to take my chances in the army then be miserable at college for a year.

I didn't receive an appointment to usma either and to was plagued with the task of choosing arotc or enlisting. I was offered a campus based 4 year scholarship for arotc and received a waiver for the condition that disqualified me from usma. Next saturday I'm officially enlisting and hoping to...

for arotc i think you have to write a letter

Thats my local newspaper. I was excited to read that the enlisted numbers are up, hoping it works in my favor next year. NY-19 district probably has the highest number of people interested in the academy because west point is in the district.

I'm pretty sure they do

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I'm a senior in high school and interested in an AROTC scholarship. My compact resume: class rank-8 of 214 gpa- 95/99 diploma recieveing- advanced regents diploma w/ honors and principals prestigious award. nhs sadd student council volunteer hospital, elementary school, rec...