Graduation2016
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I am a high school sophomore who is looking into ROTC scholarships. I am interested in all of the branches but my top choice is currently Army. I know it is early to be worrying about college but I want to be as competitve as possible. Regarding my question, how exactly can I show athleticism in the time I have left before applications? I have a 4.0 unweighted GPA and a 5.0 weighted GPA (through various honors and AP courses), and I am on track to score 2000+ on the SAT based on my PSAT scores. My school does not rank underclassmen, but I think I am easily within the top 10%.
I also have or am on track to earn high leadership positions in AFJROTC, Science Olympiad, Debate team, and NHS. I am involved in a lot more clubs, but those are the ones that I will likely have high leadership positions in (some I already do).
Athletics are by far the weakest side of my application. I have very limited athletic activities. I did jujitsu for two years until I stopped in order to raise my grades and do more clubs. I stopped at the end of my freshman year.
I am currently looking into sports that I could participate in that would still allow me to do my other extra-curriculars. Right now I am looking into swimming. But would it be worth it? Assuming I made my school's swimming team (JV most likely, but who knows) Junior and Senior years, woud I be competitive at all for an ROTC scholarship in any branch? Would it help at all? What can I do to improve my chances of getting a scholarship, in general and specifically in regards to athletics? Thank you for any advice
I also have or am on track to earn high leadership positions in AFJROTC, Science Olympiad, Debate team, and NHS. I am involved in a lot more clubs, but those are the ones that I will likely have high leadership positions in (some I already do).
Athletics are by far the weakest side of my application. I have very limited athletic activities. I did jujitsu for two years until I stopped in order to raise my grades and do more clubs. I stopped at the end of my freshman year.
I am currently looking into sports that I could participate in that would still allow me to do my other extra-curriculars. Right now I am looking into swimming. But would it be worth it? Assuming I made my school's swimming team (JV most likely, but who knows) Junior and Senior years, woud I be competitive at all for an ROTC scholarship in any branch? Would it help at all? What can I do to improve my chances of getting a scholarship, in general and specifically in regards to athletics? Thank you for any advice