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    Norwich Corp of Cadets

    Norwich Cadet Unifroms Yes, all branches of ROTC where the same Norwich Cadet uniform. Would imagine, however, when the ROTC scholarship cadets attend their summer training with the specific branch, additional uniforms may very well apply; especially if you are attending OCS the summer of your...
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    Bulldog Marine OCS

    Failing Bulldog OCS.... I would speak with your NROTC Marine officer cadre. If it's something like a stress-fracture, broken arm, leg, or some other medical issue I would imagine you will be back for another shot. However, if it's leadership issues, proficiency issues, PT issues, that's a whole...
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    How do you get on the AROTC Marine ROTC September Boards?

    Get started ASAP Have you taken the SAT? Not sure if you're gonna qualify completely if this is the end of JR year, but get all the paperwork in motion now! The USMC has two boards December and March; and the call December the "early Board". March is called "regular". Good luck, Bob McMahon
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    any sideload Marine option recipients out there?

    Found it by Googling CJS - I found it by Googling several months ago. It is posted to a publicly accessible website.... S/F, Bob
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    any sideload Marine option recipients out there?

    Link for side-load info... My bad....not as many for Senior Military colleges, but lots going on all around! https://www.marines.usmc.mil/G3/Officer/Docs/jul09%20board%20results_8_4_2009_9_51_10.pdf Bob McMahon
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    any sideload Marine option recipients out there?

    Side-load According to some documents I've seen, last year there were LOTS of side-loads - Norwich must've had a total of 12 or 14, VMI 8-10, Citadel 6-8 etc... Believe them to be more prevalent at the Senior Military Colleges. Best, Bob McMahon
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    Will NROTC help with Academy application?

    Why a 3rd Tier major? The US Navy's priority in awarding scholarships is to look at Tier 1 majors first and foremost. If you're looking to major is Journalism, History, Literature, Language, etc... the Navy will nearly always pass over you on an NROTC basis. Ships require engineers and other...
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    BJC421 - If you're in contact with Lt. Connor, I would ask her for the list. One of her...

    BJC421 - If you're in contact with Lt. Connor, I would ask her for the list. One of her associates emailed that to me several weeks ago.
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    Switching Options?

    Switching.... Although it's not impossible, it is frowned upon. Why? Because in awarding the scholarships the US Navy has run their numbers and they are anticipating commissioning "X" officers 4 years from now - less an average attrition number. Likewise, the USMC has done their manpower...
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    Competitiveness of Marine Corps Scholarship

    School you didn't apply to.... Call Lt. Erin Connor in Pensecola ASAP. She can help with this. Likewise, call the schools NROTC Commanding or Executive Officer. The bootomline is that you'll be coming to the school "fully paid-for". The school should be very welcoming as they don't have to...
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    Competitiveness of Marine Corps Scholarship

    Looks like the PFT is the Winner.... My son's record: SAT: 1180 GPA: 3.5 Job: Certified Lifeguard, CPR Training Varsity Letter in all 3 categories of Track for 2 years. Volunteer work: Summer Camp for Disabled Children Early Acceptance: Norwich University, Mechanical Engineering 3...
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    Sigh -

    Get movin! Rolling admissions schools first.... Speak with Erin ASAP. Don't know how/why the officer recruiters DO NOT stress this issue more. Seriously consider schools with a cadet program too. Know the first year is a bit of a bummer and all, but in the long-run gives the kids much needed...
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    Competitiveness of Marine Corps Scholarship

    Marine Scholarship number less than 600 too The Marine Corps Scholarship is very competitive and it would serve people better to learn as much as you can beforehand to judge your competitiveness. And here's something to ground you: Marine candidates who come out of the USNA are few compared to...
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    NROTC Marine Corps Major Preference?

    NROTC: Navy and Marine degree majors The US Navy is looking to create officers who are capable of running shipboard operations. Ships are filled to the gills with engineering problems of all varieties. This is why 85% of the scholarship money goes to Tier 1 majors; those ending with the word...
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    NROTC - USMC Frost-Call link for FY2010 Scholarships

    Don't have it on my home system... Will look for it at work on Monday - I DO have it there. Will send via email. S/F, Bob
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    NROTC - USMC Frost-Call link for FY2010 Scholarships

    Looks like the USMC diabled it or is doing maintenace I may have the PDF on my drive - will have to look. If I do I'll send you a note via this channel with my home email. I'll will then respond with the attachment. s/f, Bob McMahon
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    AROTC Scholarship transfers?

    Speak with her Recruiting Officer immediately If she really wants the scholarship, but doesn't "want" to go to her first choice she needs to get her Recruiting Officer and ROTC HQ on the line ASAP to discuss options. All ROTC programs get equal treatment regarding scholarship dollars -...
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    NROTC Schools - Marine Scholarship Availability OPEN

    Yes, the 2010 year is over.... However, how are your son's SAT's, GPA, extracurricular and physical fitness? Several colleges do "rolling admissions"...that said, call the schools: Maine Maritime, Drexel, even Norwich in VT...see if he is competitive for admission. Sometimes the schools come...
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    NROTC Schools - Marine Scholarship Availability OPEN

    Get on the horn with your NROTC School Cadre ASAP Sushi43092: Call your school's NROTC cadre right away and explain this to them. It might be nothing at all. Also, reach out to NROTC HQ in Pensecola and speak with Lt. Erin Connor.... Best, Bob
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    Is a commission as an officer GUARANTEED?

    Anything is possible.... I'm a former enlisted Marine whose son will be pursuing a Marine Officer commission while going to Norwich University in Vermont. Lot's of things can happen during your ROTC (any branch - Army, Navy, Air Force or Marine) that could disqualify you from getting a...
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