Jarhead1775
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Hey everyone,
I'm an aspiring Marine officer who's looking at several military colleges including Texas A&M (I visit next month), VMI (I visit in April), USNA (NASS acceptee), and of course the Citadel.
I have not looked too far into the Citadel until I found out that it is famous and known for producing quality Marine officers in great quantity. The reason why it hasn't been top on my list is that I've heard from my cousin (who attends USMA and interacts with those who have transferred from the Citadel) that there is a lot of hazing that takes place especially during Knob year by the Cadre and other upperclassmen. Now, as a varsity football player who has played for about 10 years, I'm quite used to yelling and a bit of hazing and don't really fear it, but I hear that it's bad. My first question to you is how valid is that statement?
My second question is concerning admissions. I took the ACT for the first time this month and just received my scores a few days ago. I scored a 24 (8/12 on writing) composite but plan to take it at least two more times as I am still just a Junior. I also am signed up to take the SAT in May (I scored a 161 on my PSAT). I've seen on several semi-reliable sources here online that the average ACT scores for the Citadel are a 20-22. Obviously, applying with a 24 or above will give me a distinct edge, correct? Is the assessment of these scores accurate?
Lastly, I'd like to know more about the NROTC MO program. What makes the Marine option at the Citadel better than at VMI or TAMU? Why does it commission so many officers? What is the Summer Cruise like?
Thank you so much in advance.
-EF
I'm an aspiring Marine officer who's looking at several military colleges including Texas A&M (I visit next month), VMI (I visit in April), USNA (NASS acceptee), and of course the Citadel.
I have not looked too far into the Citadel until I found out that it is famous and known for producing quality Marine officers in great quantity. The reason why it hasn't been top on my list is that I've heard from my cousin (who attends USMA and interacts with those who have transferred from the Citadel) that there is a lot of hazing that takes place especially during Knob year by the Cadre and other upperclassmen. Now, as a varsity football player who has played for about 10 years, I'm quite used to yelling and a bit of hazing and don't really fear it, but I hear that it's bad. My first question to you is how valid is that statement?
My second question is concerning admissions. I took the ACT for the first time this month and just received my scores a few days ago. I scored a 24 (8/12 on writing) composite but plan to take it at least two more times as I am still just a Junior. I also am signed up to take the SAT in May (I scored a 161 on my PSAT). I've seen on several semi-reliable sources here online that the average ACT scores for the Citadel are a 20-22. Obviously, applying with a 24 or above will give me a distinct edge, correct? Is the assessment of these scores accurate?
Lastly, I'd like to know more about the NROTC MO program. What makes the Marine option at the Citadel better than at VMI or TAMU? Why does it commission so many officers? What is the Summer Cruise like?
Thank you so much in advance.
-EF