NROTC Declined also
Son saw bad news today on status page. Knocked the wind from his sails. This after USNA declined him two weeks ago. He was 3Q and 3Nom there, NASS, ACT 29M-26V Captain football and wrestling, etc. I think a hindrance was lack of other leadership besides sports, could have done more community service, did not get app in as soon as he could. Plus he was from a small HS. Still he was accepted at (#1) U. San Diego, (#2) U. North Florida-JAX and (#3) Iowa State (we live in Kansas City). #1 and #3 also offered merit scholarships but U.SD. is a huge tuition.
Any suggestions for Plan C ? Worry that he may just go enlist tomorrow and move on - promised me he wouldn't. After seeing the Blue Angels this weekend and visiting with some academy grads & parents - he seemed liked he'd repply for the academy. I know USNA letter said to do core classes at a 4-yr college, but knowing him as I do he might benefit from the rigors and discipline of a focused Prep program without the "distractions" of a normal campus.
Plus the PT regimen. One plan would be to get some pre-calc and english in a CC this summer and head for ISU or KU to get in his core Calc, Chem, Engl and History - shoot for his original USNA goal, option to do college program there, re-apply for ROTC as well. Sorry to be so windy, any advice welcomed....
Son saw bad news today on status page. Knocked the wind from his sails. This after USNA declined him two weeks ago. He was 3Q and 3Nom there, NASS, ACT 29M-26V Captain football and wrestling, etc. I think a hindrance was lack of other leadership besides sports, could have done more community service, did not get app in as soon as he could. Plus he was from a small HS. Still he was accepted at (#1) U. San Diego, (#2) U. North Florida-JAX and (#3) Iowa State (we live in Kansas City). #1 and #3 also offered merit scholarships but U.SD. is a huge tuition.
Any suggestions for Plan C ? Worry that he may just go enlist tomorrow and move on - promised me he wouldn't. After seeing the Blue Angels this weekend and visiting with some academy grads & parents - he seemed liked he'd repply for the academy. I know USNA letter said to do core classes at a 4-yr college, but knowing him as I do he might benefit from the rigors and discipline of a focused Prep program without the "distractions" of a normal campus.
Plus the PT regimen. One plan would be to get some pre-calc and english in a CC this summer and head for ISU or KU to get in his core Calc, Chem, Engl and History - shoot for his original USNA goal, option to do college program there, re-apply for ROTC as well. Sorry to be so windy, any advice welcomed....
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