I'm a rising high school senior who will be applying for the Marine Option NROTC scholarship this fall. I'm looking at some colleges, particularly Florida State and Texas A&M, and I'm trying to decide which of the two would be better for me.
Florida State
Pros
-Closer to home (I live in Georgia, about a 6 hour drive away)
-More freedom to fully experience college (not restricted by the Corps of Cadets)
Cons
-I would have to take NROTC at Florida A&M (not the best of schools and probably not a great NROTC unit)
-Not as much preparation for OCS and the Marine Corps
-Not as highly ranked in Political Science and Economics, although Florida State is still pretty good in those areas
Texas A&M
Pros
-Corps of Cadets will provide good preparation for OCS and the Marine Corps
-I feel like the Corps would provide a really rewarding experience in general
-Higher ranked in Political Science and Economics
-I really like the traditions and pride at A&M
-I can still afford the school even if I don't get the scholarship
Cons
-A plane flight or a two day drive from home
-Not as much freedom because of the Corps of Cadets
What do you guys think is the better option? I plan on visiting both schools at some point.
Florida State
Pros
-Closer to home (I live in Georgia, about a 6 hour drive away)
-More freedom to fully experience college (not restricted by the Corps of Cadets)
Cons
-I would have to take NROTC at Florida A&M (not the best of schools and probably not a great NROTC unit)
-Not as much preparation for OCS and the Marine Corps
-Not as highly ranked in Political Science and Economics, although Florida State is still pretty good in those areas
Texas A&M
Pros
-Corps of Cadets will provide good preparation for OCS and the Marine Corps
-I feel like the Corps would provide a really rewarding experience in general
-Higher ranked in Political Science and Economics
-I really like the traditions and pride at A&M
-I can still afford the school even if I don't get the scholarship
Cons
-A plane flight or a two day drive from home
-Not as much freedom because of the Corps of Cadets
What do you guys think is the better option? I plan on visiting both schools at some point.