Amazing scores!From the posts I’ve seen, all winners on first board were above 1450 SAT, team captains, etc. I think only about 8% of total scholarships are awarded 1st board.
Amazing scores!From the posts I’ve seen, all winners on first board were above 1450 SAT, team captains, etc. I think only about 8% of total scholarships are awarded 1st board.
No one knows what your chances are. Your academics look good. CBEF is unknown as well as interview. The majority of scholarships are awarded on the 2nd and 3rd Boards. Your stats look good - best of luck to you.I was not selected this board. My stats are 1330 SAT, 4.1 GPA, and captain of multiple teams, do I have a good shot at the next one? My interview also went pretty well I think.
Schools of intent typically lock when the Board results are in. This will happen during the next Board.Changed to Boarded/Under Consideration today. School of Intent did not lock.
My DS wasn't quite that high as a 1st board winner. 31 ACT/1400 SAT. But he is an Eagle Scout, team captain, Boys State attendee, has a part time job, and 4.0 UW GPA. Lots of winners still to come.From the posts I’ve seen, all winners on first board were above 1450 SAT, team captains, etc. I think only about 8% of total scholarships are awarded 1st board.
If your status was BOARD READY before the 1st Board - you were boarded. If not, you were not boarded.I got that email as well and wondering the same thing as if my application was even considered for the 1st board!
Historically - when your schools of intent lock it is a good indicator that you are being awarded a scholarship. This happens in the final stages of the Board process - it has nothing to do with your status.Not sure if this was related to the 1st board AROTC server issue, but DS portal never locked "school of intent" before or after selection. TBD if will be the same going forward for the next two cycles or if it was a 1st board anomaly. Just thought I would share because school of intent locking may no longer be an indication of an upcoming change in status. Good luck!
ah thank you for clearing it up!If your status was BOARD READY before the 1st Board - you were boarded. If not, you were not boarded.
Just remember you will all be 2nd LTs 2026 no matter which board (team captain or the kid picked last for dodge ball). Even if you came from WP.From the posts I’ve seen, all winners on first board were above 1450 SAT, team captains, etc. I think only about 8% of total scholarships are awarded 1st board.
My DS got a 36 ACT composite and has a 3.9 unweighted average. We are pushed to January and got the same email others mentioned. We are scratching our heads.From the posts I’ve seen, all winners on first board were above 1450 SAT, team captains, etc. I think only about 8% of total scholarships are awarded 1st board.
There’s no reason to scratch your head. The vast majority of scholarships are awarded in the second and third boards. There’s no shame — or need to worry — if not picked in the first board. Yes, the numbers look good, but two things to consider: (1) There’s more to this than just GPA and SAT/ACT; (2) You might be surprised at how many candidates have those same numbers or better.My DS got a 36 ACT composite and has a 3.9 unweighted average. We are pushed to January and got the same email others mentioned. We are scratching our heads.
Ding, ding, ding. There it is- the first of several I had a high GPA and ACT/SAT so why aren’t rose petals being thrown at my feet from ROTC like they are from elite colleges entitlement email. Happens every year when people don’t realize just how awesome the top tier talent pool is of fellow applicants. Will happen again with the why wasn’t I selected group, and again when the 4.0 Yale entitled / unaware student gets dropped after two years in AFROTC. Like clockwork. National record holders, patent holding inventors, pilots, undefeated 4x state champs, etc. it ain’t all about GPA SAT and ACT folks. This ain’t the National Merit scholarship competition.My DS got a 36 ACT composite and has a 3.9 unweighted average. We are pushed to January and got the same email others mentioned. We are scratching our heads.
My DS got that email and he was awarded a 4 year in the 1st Board. So I assume it was sent to all applicants or those who started an application.I got that email as well and wondering the same thing as if my application was even considered for the 1st board!
ooo thanks!My DS got that email and he was awarded a 4 year in the 1st Board. So I assume it was sent to all applicants or those who started an application.
Herman, - That is some pretty hateful speech there. You don't know us and so you couldn't possibly know that having rose petals thrown at our feet is our motivation. Maybe our motivation was to let others know on the forum that high scores are not a guarantee of anything.Ding, ding, ding. There it is- the first of several I had a high GPA and ACT/SAT so why aren’t rose petals being thrown at my feet from ROTC like they are from elite colleges entitlement email. Happens every year when people don’t realize just how awesome the top tier talent pool is of fellow applicants. Will happen again with the why wasn’t I selected group, and again when the 4.0 Yale entitled / unaware student gets dropped after two years in AFROTC. Like clockwork. National record holders, patent holding inventors, pilots, undefeated 4x state champs, etc. it ain’t all about GPA SAT and ACT folks. This ain’t the National Merit scholarship competition.
Predictable.
No worries OP I believe your young adult will get a scholarship if applied to multiple SA and ROTC branches with those numbers. stay humble out there.
I see a lot of winners that say 4 Yr to top 3 schools. Can you clarify for me. Does that mean your DS had 7 schools listed but was only given the option of 4 year scholarship on those top 3 schools. Just curious. My son is applying to 2nd board and his top 6 schools are very close in preference to him. Is there any reason you can tell why they wouldn't give your son same offer for schools 4,5,6,7?DS got a 4 year to his top 3 schools!! He will be joining my DD as a 4 year winner, so proud! Congrats to everyone else who was selected & good luck to everyone in the next two boards! And his DODMERB is qualified...now we just wait for college decisions!
You usually only get three to choose from, at most. You hope it’s the top three from list, but not always.I see a lot of winners that say 4 Yr to top 3 schools. Can you clarify for me. Does that mean your DS had 7 schools listed but was only given the option of 4 year scholarship on those top 3 schools. Just curious. My son is applying to 2nd board and his top 6 schools are very close in preference to him. Is there any reason you can tell why they wouldn't give your son same offer for schools 4,5,6,7?
Thanks....I will encourage DS to rank carefully. He is already accepted at a few of them. I'd expect the only unknown to be UCLA since they get so many apps. 6 of his 7 schools are in 8th Brigade which I would assume would help if he needed to change schools if he is fortunate enough to be selected/awarded.You usually only get three to choose from, at most. You hope it’s the top three from list, but not always.
Did he load up acceptance letters in portal? If not, I’d advise to do so.Thanks....I will encourage DS to rank carefully. He is already accepted at a few of them. I'd expect the only unknown to be UCLA since they get so many apps. 6 of his 7 schools are in 8th Brigade which I would assume would help if he needed to change schools if he is fortunate enough to be selected/awarded.