This is my first posting. MY DS was waitlisted in April. He was awarded a NROTC scholarship to his #1 school. This past week he received a call from an USNA admissions rep. He was offered the Civilian Preparatory Program. He can either (at his cost) attend a Prep school or an approved civilian college with a pre-approved course load. He will reapply for the 2019 class with an abbreviated application, PFT and apply for noms. (He had 2 MOC’s and a Child of Deceased Serviceman. Due to MOC’s interview process and his college being out of state , he will most likely only be able to use a “Deceased” nom.)
He was told that if finishes his freshman year with a A’s & B’s and a clean conduct record, he has an excellent chance of being accepted to the USNA Class of 2019. BUT he will need to turn his NROTC scholarship down.
His dilemma: While he truly wants to attend the USNA and having a prep year is welcomed, his ultimate goal is to receive a commission and serve in the Navy. He is worried about turning the NROTC down. He fears that the Civil Prep Program is “Too good to be true” and he will have missed his best chance for a commission.
FYI – Without the NROTC scholarship, he is unable to afford the school he had planned to attend. He has, however, received a large scholarship to a 2nd school where he will attend for the prep year and if he is not ultimately accepted to the USNA. (He really likes this school – this school just doesn't have NROTC.)
Any advice/encouragement/warnings?
PS - For MANY reasons I think he should take the risk: turn the NROTC Scholarship down and reapply for the USNA. (yes, 1 reason is that I hope he goes to a civilian university, loves it!, becomes an accountant and moves 3 houses down BUT it's not about me - really!)
He was told that if finishes his freshman year with a A’s & B’s and a clean conduct record, he has an excellent chance of being accepted to the USNA Class of 2019. BUT he will need to turn his NROTC scholarship down.
His dilemma: While he truly wants to attend the USNA and having a prep year is welcomed, his ultimate goal is to receive a commission and serve in the Navy. He is worried about turning the NROTC down. He fears that the Civil Prep Program is “Too good to be true” and he will have missed his best chance for a commission.
FYI – Without the NROTC scholarship, he is unable to afford the school he had planned to attend. He has, however, received a large scholarship to a 2nd school where he will attend for the prep year and if he is not ultimately accepted to the USNA. (He really likes this school – this school just doesn't have NROTC.)
Any advice/encouragement/warnings?
PS - For MANY reasons I think he should take the risk: turn the NROTC Scholarship down and reapply for the USNA. (yes, 1 reason is that I hope he goes to a civilian university, loves it!, becomes an accountant and moves 3 houses down BUT it's not about me - really!)