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    Possible to Graduate in 3.5 or 3 years when on ROTC Scholarship? (Just Curious)

    MWS is no more as of this year and the current 2/C cruise can be waived for PGO as most programs are 8-12 weeks.
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    Does a AF 4-yr-ROTC cadet also have to go through BMT?

    If I'm wrong, a little time with your favorite search engine will serve you well...
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    Chances of acceptance into NROTC Marine Option

    They're not really looking for a specific "type" of leadership, more that your leadership experience shows qualities that would make a good Marine Officer. Stuff like team captain, Boy Scouts, and boys state are common, (although I had none of the three) but there are countless other ways to...
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    Chances of acceptance into NROTC Marine Option

    There's not really a "winning formula" per say because it really is based off of the "whole person" concept. That said, there are certain things that I believe are more important than others and that are looked at more closely by the selection boards. One of these, as you may have guessed...
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    "Letter to Proceed" (NROTC)

    Update: I've been told they are sent out in early August. Thank you all for your help.
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    "Letter to Proceed" (NROTC)

    Thanks for the response, the paperwork is due July 1 so hopefully mine comes a bit earlier...
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    "Letter to Proceed" (NROTC)

    I was filling out paperwork for NROTC, and one of the required forms is a "Letter from the Commander, Naval Education and Training Command." I haven't received such a letter yet, is it sent to me directly or to the NROTC unit? The NROTC paperwork is due 1 July, so I only have two weeks to find...
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    1st board

    I interpreted it as a push-up where your palms are on the floor, but I'm not an expert. No luck finding a video either, I guess we'll just have to imagine it... Sorry for derailing your thread.
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    1st board

    The world record is 132 in case anyone was curious. http://www.guinnessworldrecords.com/world-records/most-push-ups-(using-back-of-hands)-in-1-minute
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    NROTC Dilemma: Navy vs Marines

    My mistake, I interpreted OP's statement as "guaranteeing a flight contract before incurring a commitment of some sort, which I believe happens at the beginning of sophomore year.
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    NROTC Dilemma: Navy vs Marines

    Do you want to be a Marine? Yes- Marine Option No- Navy Option I get where you're coming from, but the two services are different and unique in their own ways, and I believe that you should decide based on what you see as a better fit for yourself. Don't make the choice based on specific...
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    Anyone out there who received a high school scholarship without a bajillion leadership positions?

    I would apply sooner rather than later. I know with AFROTC you will essentially go through everything you put down on the online application with an officer at a nearby detachment, you will have an opportunity to mention and add new things there as well. Not sure how AROTC works, but I'd...
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    Anyone out there who received a high school scholarship without a bajillion leadership positions?

    Which branch of ROTC? Do the best with what you have, and try and look for examples of you demonstrating leadership qualities elsewhere in your life. Think past the more "formal" leadership roles like class president/team captain. I didn't have any of the more "traditional" leadership roles...
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    Chance of getting an ROTC scholarship

    2 minutes for crunches, unlimited time for pull-ups.
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    Chance of getting an ROTC scholarship

    The reason why nobody wants to say definitively if you're a "shoe in" or not is because nobody here knows that. People have been selected with "worse" stats, and turned down with "better." It really is a "whole person" concept and while you seem great to me, you need to show that to the board...
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    Chance of getting an ROTC scholarship

    Echo on what obesetiger said, your grades/tests look good, but it's really about much more than that. Leadership experience is essential, as is a good PFT score. Also, on your application there will be essay questions ("why do you want to be a Marine officer", etc.), that you'd better have very...
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    Recruited athlete vs. regular applicant?

    Being a recruited athlete is an inherent advantage, (as is being a female) and he will have that advantage when applying. How exactly that affects your chances is impossible to tell, and I wouldn't consider his recruitment a disadvantage to your application. What's important to remember is that...
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    Hard Decision and Need Opinion.

    Having neither visited nor attended either school, my input is going to be a huge generalization, but hopefully not too inaccurate. GT: More "traditional" college experience, 5x larger than The Citadel, good academics, big city. The Citadel: More "structured" or "academy like" experience, 90%...
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    Recommendation for a Watch for ROTC

    What exactly are you looking for? Analog or digital? What sort of features do you want/need? Ex: chrono, multiple timezones, waterproof... What sort of budget do you have? Some cheaper recommendations would be Casio G-Shock (digital), Timex Expedition (digital and analog, there are a bunch...
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    NROTC ---- Accepted ---- School

    CU Boulder/Colorado/MO
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