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    NROTC-MO/PLC vs AFROTC

    So this question might seem completely stupid but I’m just thirsty for knowledge... Quick background: I joined my schools NROTC-MO unit as a College Program mid and went through orientation. Did a lot of the stuff that you guys talked about (Firewatch/PT/Getting my arse educated by the...
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    Changing majors

    Tier 1 to Tier 2 isn't much of a problem and vice versa (Since it only needs the approval of the CO); Tier 2 to 1 probably is less, since you're going from a technical major to another one that's more desired by the Navy. But anything to Tier 3 requires you to go up before a Navy board, and...
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    AROTC Scholarship Not Awarded

    2.92 UW GPA 1450 SAT 33 ACT 2 AP's complete, 3 in-progress 5:45 mile, 65 push-ups, 67 sit-ups Club president, varsity cross-country (1-year) and track (1-Year). Fluent in Mandarin and semi-fluent in Russian. Didn't do so hot on the interview; was nervous and never interviewed for anything...
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    New PFT Standards for Marine Option Mids

    I was wondering when they'd update the NROTC-MO scores. A 275 PFT a year ago isn't a 275 PFT anymore. What would be a competitive new PFT to have for the scholarship board? I'm currently running a 262 (20/92/20:30), and while it seems like I'll definitely have a shot at PLC-Juniors, I'm...
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    Do I get weight/height measure at Interview?

    When I interviewed, they simply asked me if the numbers on my application were accurate, and didn't say anything about it beyond that. But you will be measured within the first semester you show up to your unit, and you'll be expected to pass everything before the scholarship activates...
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    How disadvantaged are those who majored in non-technical fields to get an AFROTC scholarship.

    Would some technical majors such as Electrical Engineering undergo "needs of the Air Force" and have issues going rated?
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    How disadvantaged are those who majored in non-technical fields to get an AFROTC scholarship.

    Almost all rising Juniors (AS200's). Some who don't make the cut can be recommended for AS250; they'll go to Field Training between Junior and Senior years.
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    How disadvantaged are those who majored in non-technical fields to get an AFROTC scholarship.

    Depends on the year. 2012 had a 55% selection rate for tech, 19% nontech. 2015 & 2016 both had around 90% selection rate: in fact, I think there was several years with 100% selection rate. Field Training is tough for many cadets, but the pass rate is still high. Follow orders, don't do...
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    How disadvantaged are those who majored in non-technical fields to get an AFROTC scholarship.

    Contracting is basically getting selected for Field Training. After Field Training, you sign a contract that is a commitment to the Air Force. Unlike scholarship, the Air Force doesn't pay anything other than the upperclassmen stipend. But you'll commission just like any other scholarship...
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    How disadvantaged are those who majored in non-technical fields to get an AFROTC scholarship.

    The Air Force requires 85% of all scholarships to go to technical majors: and of all scholarships given out, only the Type I covers all costs. For perspective, the Type I is only 5% of all scholarships awarded including the technical ones. So you'd be at a pretty big disadvantage. Keep in...
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    Do Second Semester Senior Grades Matter for NROTC?

    I don't think that the board will look at these grades if they aren't in the transcript you're sending in. I'm in the opposite boat: bad cum. GPA (2.92) with a upward trend, but this semester is going to boost it to a 3.0. The RSS I worked with said that they usually will only add in grades...
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    How are my chances for an NROTC-MO Scholarship?

    Last year I posted on the forums asking for advice regarding my chances for an NROTC scholarship . I have resumed the process for applying for the Regular Board (I had to delay my interview/PFT due to a stress fracture during CXC season), and would like a general idea of my chances this time...
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    AFROTC Non-Technical Major SFT Selection

    So it will be easier to receive EA as a nontechnical than it was in previous years?
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    AFROTC Non-Technical Major SFT Selection

    On the other hand, the AFROTC subreddit has a thread concerning the 2015 selection rates for their detachment, many of which are above 80% or everyone getting selected, which doesn't make sense even if nontechnicals have a 60% selection rate. Do non-technical majors tend to not do AFROTC?
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    AFROTC Non-Technical Major SFT Selection

    Does your major factor into your selection for SFT if you are doing AFROTC? Most of the information I'm getting is that only GPA, AFOQT, PFT, and your commanders evaluation of you count for whether or not you are selected for Field Training, yet Non-Technical Majors have a much lower rate of...
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    Can I transfer to AROTC if I do not get Advanced Standing

    I'm currently applying for an NROTC MO Scholarship but doubt I will receive it, so I will be entering it as a College Programmer and also take PLC 6-week during my Sophomore Year. However, I'm unsure about whether or not I will be able to get Advanced Standing for whatever reason (None are...
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    How are my chances for NROTC (Marine Option)?

    How difficult is it to apply for Advanced Standing, and if I don't get in, can I switch to another branch of ROTC?
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    How are my chances for NROTC (Marine Option)?

    Thanks for the answers, I think I have a better clue of what I'm doing. Sorry to bother you, but I have a couple more: what would be my chances at a AROTC scholarship (From what I heard, they are more forgiving)? And even if my HS GPA was bad, would they accept me into the program as a...
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    How are my chances for NROTC (Marine Option)?

    I'm a Junior in Highschool and hoping to go to NROTC Marine Option and gain a commission. My SAT score is 1800 and 28 on the ACT. However, my GPA is a low 2.8 since I messed up badly Freshmen Year (Sophomore year brought it up by 0.3). I have successfully taken AP World History, AP European...
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