coldharbour
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Hi all, I am new to the forums but just wanted to post my concerns and get some feedback. I am currently a junior at an all girls Catholic high school in california. I have been interested in doing an ROTC program for quite some time, however I have not spoken to a recruitment officer yet as the school year has jut begun. My situation is a little mixed however I feel like I have some outstanding credentials that would make me stand out in a scholarship selection process. First of all, I already work for DOD at a postgraduate school for the NAVY doing research with computers and information sciences. I started building computers when I was 14 yrs old and just picked up with them.
I am good with math and science in school, but my real forte is really english and history , and i feel like my true calling would either be a law degree, or working in national security and intelligence. So far though I am convinced that only technical majors are provided with scholarships? All the technical majors i can seem to find at major universities are engineering? Is there anyway around this?
I am in marching and symphonic band at my high school (section leader) I am also a President of a liturgical committee at my high school where we plan student body and public events for the school, and I am also the President of our Amnesty International Club. I do tons of community out reach as well, I work with the homeless-migrant farm workers- early youth gang prevention----- I played volleyball freshman year an didn't continue because I decided to pursue my RARE government job that I felt was more important the time. I feel like I am strong leader, and an exceptional follower.
I am just curious what you all think about my situation here? I want to do ROTC in college, so far I have really been interested in AFROTC however I would be open to NAVY. My biggest deal is that I feel like i am going to be most successful if I pursue a law career or an intelligence career and I am not sure whether the Air Force or the Navy is better for either of those. I am also a little confused on if I even qualify for any kind of scholarships if my major "isn't" an engineering major.
I maintain a 3.7GPA cumulative so far. At the moment I have only actively researched the University of Portland, however I am open to attending any university as long as it "fits the bill". English and History are my strengths, I am hoping that my background and experience at a young age working in a Military work scene will help me gain some substance in the pursuit of a scholarship. Please let me know your thoughts.
-Kate
I am good with math and science in school, but my real forte is really english and history , and i feel like my true calling would either be a law degree, or working in national security and intelligence. So far though I am convinced that only technical majors are provided with scholarships? All the technical majors i can seem to find at major universities are engineering? Is there anyway around this?
I am in marching and symphonic band at my high school (section leader) I am also a President of a liturgical committee at my high school where we plan student body and public events for the school, and I am also the President of our Amnesty International Club. I do tons of community out reach as well, I work with the homeless-migrant farm workers- early youth gang prevention----- I played volleyball freshman year an didn't continue because I decided to pursue my RARE government job that I felt was more important the time. I feel like I am strong leader, and an exceptional follower.
I am just curious what you all think about my situation here? I want to do ROTC in college, so far I have really been interested in AFROTC however I would be open to NAVY. My biggest deal is that I feel like i am going to be most successful if I pursue a law career or an intelligence career and I am not sure whether the Air Force or the Navy is better for either of those. I am also a little confused on if I even qualify for any kind of scholarships if my major "isn't" an engineering major.
I maintain a 3.7GPA cumulative so far. At the moment I have only actively researched the University of Portland, however I am open to attending any university as long as it "fits the bill". English and History are my strengths, I am hoping that my background and experience at a young age working in a Military work scene will help me gain some substance in the pursuit of a scholarship. Please let me know your thoughts.
-Kate