Hi all!
I am currently a junior at UCF. After this past fall semester I changed my major, which set my graduation date back 3 semesters. My plan was to graduate and apply to OTS. Upon really researching matters, I figured my chances of commissioning would be greater by joining ROTC. I am going to my school's det. informational meeting on the 16th, and plan to submit my paperwork and begin ROTC in the fall. In order to join AFROTC I have to have 6 semesters remaining, so after speaking with my advisor, we came up with a plan of study that added another major and stretched it to last 6 semesters. However, I'm a bit worried about my chances of getting an FT slot. I know it's hard to judge at this moment as I'm not even in ROTC so therefore don't have a ranking or PTA score, but I was just wondering if someone could give me some advice now so that I know what I should strive for..
Major: International and Global Studies/Political Science
Minor: Environmental Studies and Leadership Studies
GPA: 3.29
SAT: 1290/1600, ACT: 29
Do I need to max the PTA and be ranked in the top 1/3 to realistically have a chance at getting a FT slot with my average GPA/SAT and non-tech major?
Oh, and will next Fall's classes be included in my GPA sent for selection?
Also, I have a completely unrelated question that I might as well ask now. I am on scholarship so I would not need to accept an ROTC scholarship (if offered). Plus, I wanted to utilize the GI Bill to obtain my Masters (I was informed that if you take an ROTC scholarship, the first 4 years of your contract you are not eligible to receive GI Bill funding). Do non-scholarship cadets still receive the stipend?
I apologize for all the questions. I'm a bit of a worry wart
I am currently a junior at UCF. After this past fall semester I changed my major, which set my graduation date back 3 semesters. My plan was to graduate and apply to OTS. Upon really researching matters, I figured my chances of commissioning would be greater by joining ROTC. I am going to my school's det. informational meeting on the 16th, and plan to submit my paperwork and begin ROTC in the fall. In order to join AFROTC I have to have 6 semesters remaining, so after speaking with my advisor, we came up with a plan of study that added another major and stretched it to last 6 semesters. However, I'm a bit worried about my chances of getting an FT slot. I know it's hard to judge at this moment as I'm not even in ROTC so therefore don't have a ranking or PTA score, but I was just wondering if someone could give me some advice now so that I know what I should strive for..
Major: International and Global Studies/Political Science
Minor: Environmental Studies and Leadership Studies
GPA: 3.29
SAT: 1290/1600, ACT: 29
Do I need to max the PTA and be ranked in the top 1/3 to realistically have a chance at getting a FT slot with my average GPA/SAT and non-tech major?
Oh, and will next Fall's classes be included in my GPA sent for selection?
Also, I have a completely unrelated question that I might as well ask now. I am on scholarship so I would not need to accept an ROTC scholarship (if offered). Plus, I wanted to utilize the GI Bill to obtain my Masters (I was informed that if you take an ROTC scholarship, the first 4 years of your contract you are not eligible to receive GI Bill funding). Do non-scholarship cadets still receive the stipend?
I apologize for all the questions. I'm a bit of a worry wart