NROTC Marine Option - Am I competitive?

Turtle-Platoon

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Hi guys. I'm a senior in high school and currently working on my NROTC Marine option scholarship application. I have my officer interview later this week, and to say that I'm very nervous about it would be an understatement. My stress comes partially from the interview itself and partially from wondering if I even stand a fighting chance of receiving the scholarship. If anybody could provide any insight as to what information I should have memorized for the interview that would be fantastic. Also, and I apologize if this type of question is annoying, do you guys think I have a chance of receiving the scholarship? I know it's impossible to say for sure, and I won't take this as a sure-fire confirmation that I will get it, but some answers may put my mind at ease. Here are my scores and everything:

GPA: 4.5 weighted, 3.8 unweighted
SAT: 1,970 (math and reading only: 1,300)
ACT: 29
PFT: 295
Class Rank: 7

Athletics:
4 years varsity cross country (Team Captain for 2 years)
3 years varsity spring track and varsity indoor track (Team Captain for 1 year)
Scholar Athlete Award 3 years
All Conference Track team 3 years
All Conference Cross Country team 3 years
Various State and Regional medals for Track

Academics/Extra Curricular:
Member of National Technical Honor Society
Beta Club Member
Honor Roll every year
Junior Marshall (top ten in class)
Student Council member

Intended Major: Computer Science

Service:
Various community cleanup projects
Hosted and volunteered for various athletic events (ex: 5k run for elementary school aged kids to encourage healthy lifestyles for youths)
Volunteer with local Hunger Coalition working to provide food and shelter to those in need every holiday season (Christmas and Thanksgiving)
Quantico National Cemetery cleanup (with SLCDA)

Extra:
Attended the 2015 USMC Summer Leadership and Character Development Academy

Family Military History:
Grandfather 1 - USMC
Grandfather 2 - Navy
Two Uncles - USMC
 
Make sure to compose good essays and get your application done as soon as you can.

Don't stress about the interview. There is a lot of good information on the interview and preparation within this forum. Use the search function to help find it.
 
Relax for the interview. Practice with your family or a teacher. If you haven't taken the PFT for official score you probably will after. Did they mention this? It looks like you are a runner, so that is good. For pull ups make sure to go all the way up and lock out at the bottom, no kipping. I think your resume is solid. If you don't get the scholarship, still enroll and apply for it as many times as possible. Show up to school in shape, ready to listen and learn and I think you are on the right path.
 
Your stats look very competitive, so don't stress about them.

As everyone has said, don't stress on the interview. Be professional and be confident in who you are. You aren't going to be interrogated, you are being interviewed -- and the subject matter is you.
 
I think your stats look great. As mentioned above, be confident in the interview. Maintain good eye contact, good posture, try not to stutter or say "um" too much.
 
As long as you truly want to be a leader of Marines then yes you are extremely competitive. Make sure to let the officers know that you want to put your skills and demonstrated hard work to use to

A) be a follower first and learn from your higher-ups in order to:

B) better the midshipmen that come after you since you're going to be the one they look to for advice and leadership.

Best of luck.
 
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