That's what I was thinkingCould be a scam to get you to join NROTC
Haa. Keep strong and get into the academy!That's what I was thinking
This was an error in messaging. The NROTC Marine Option Coordinators receive the list of students who applied to USNA within their respective areas who indicated an interest in pursuing an NROTC Scholarship, nothing more. Don't worry- you will not hear about your non-select status from a NROTC Coordinator.I just had this phone call with the NROTC Marine Option person. He said he got a list of applicants that applied for the Naval Academy and weren't accepted for an appointment for the Naval Academy. I haven't gotten any email directly from the Naval Academy saying I haven't been accepted, but I don't know what to think of the phone call.
Could be a scam to get you to join NROTC
No scam intended at all. The MO NROTC Coordinators take the list of students they receive and contact them to inform students about NROTC. You would be surprised how many students are unaware of the scholarship application requirements or the benefits. We absolutely do not advise candidates not to apply to the Academies, but rather to expand their options and apply for the scholarship as well. Applying for and being offered a scholarship does not preclude you from Academy acceptance.Could be a scam to get you to join NROTC
thanks, your explanation was very meaningfulNo scam intended at all. The MO NROTC Coordinators take the list of students they receive and contact them to inform students about NROTC. You would be surprised how many students are unaware of the scholarship application requirements or the benefits. We absolutely do not advise candidates not to apply to the Academies, but rather to expand their options and apply for the scholarship as well. Applying for and being offered a scholarship does not preclude you from Academy acceptance.
Let me be blunt as well- as a Marine, and an Officer, I have zero interest or appetite for a candidate who only wants to serve as an officer if they get to attend an Academy. Soldiers, Sailors, Marines, and Airmen deserve better. Obviously, everyone should pursue their dreams to the fullest, and if attending an Academy is one of them, put your soul into that. But you should ultimately want to serve your nation as an officer above all else. There are numerous routes to a commission, and the goal should be service and leadership, not a class ring.
.No scam intended at all. The MO NROTC Coordinators take the list of students they receive and contact them to inform students about NROTC. You would be surprised how many students are unaware of the scholarship application requirements or the benefits. We absolutely do not advise candidates not to apply to the Academies, but rather to expand their options and apply for the scholarship as well. Applying for and being offered a scholarship does not preclude you from Academy acceptance.
Let me be blunt as well- as a Marine, and an Officer, I have zero interest or appetite for a candidate who only wants to serve as an officer if they get to attend an Academy. Soldiers, Sailors, Marines, and Airmen deserve better. Obviously, everyone should pursue their dreams to the fullest, and if attending an Academy is one of them, put your soul into that. But you should ultimately want to serve your nation as an officer above all else. There are numerous routes to a commission, and the goal should be service and leadership, not a class ring.
Let me be blunt as well- as a Marine, and an Officer, I have zero interest or appetite for a candidate who only wants to serve as an officer if they get to attend an Academy.
when she was at NAPS last year, she established a really great mentoring relationship with the XO of the NAPS program who is a career Marine Corp Officer, and from his mentorship, she is now leaning Marine Corp Ground. I haven’t asked her recently though, since transitioning to the USNA this year as a plebe class of 2024.
My DD got an email from NROTC - not sure if it was part of the same message others received? She hasn’t heard directly from USNA but she did hear from her teachers who said it was EXTREMELY difficult and confusing to submit their LORs . I know they are having tech issues with their new systems, but it’s all very frustrating for applicants and their families because you just don’t know what’s real and what’s tech issuesRecommend you forward to USNA Admission Counselor, and ask them about legitimacy -- If they think its a concern, they will take appropriate action.
This was an error in messaging. The NROTC Marine Option Coordinators receive the list of students who applied to USNA within their respective areas who indicated an interest in pursuing an NROTC Scholarship, nothing more. Don't worry- you will not hear about your non-select status from a NROTC Coordinator.
Let me be blunt as well- as a Marine, and an Officer, I have zero interest or appetite for a candidate who only wants to serve as an officer if they get to attend an Academy. Soldiers, Sailors, Marines, and Airmen deserve better. Obviously, everyone should pursue their dreams to the fullest, and if attending an Academy is one of them, put your soul into that. But you should ultimately want to serve your nation as an officer above all else. There are numerous routes to a commission, and the goal should be service and leadership, not a class ring.
Could be a scam to get you to join NROTC
If they are applying for the Marine Option Program, I STRONGLY advise your DD to provide a hard copy for the evaluators to complete. The NETFOCUS website is notoriously unreliable, and a hard copy is just as fine as the electronic.My DD got an email from NROTC - not sure if it was part of the same message others received? She hasn’t heard directly from USNA but she did hear from her teachers who said it was EXTREMELY difficult and confusing to submit their LORs . I know they are having tech issues with their new systems, but it’s all very frustrating for applicants and their families because you just don’t know what’s real and what’s tech issues
I believe it was a Marine SSgt recruiter for the NROTC Marine Option. My BGO had contacted him and I already notified my admission counselor.First. It is way to early, particularly this year, to be thinking that USNA has made any final decisions on Candidates. Second, as CAPT MJ notes, there is a tandard process for notification , and this is WAY OUTSIDE that.
I am usually pretty understanding and forgiving, but have a hard time accepting this "NROTC Marine Option person's" action. Is this an Officer recruiter? If so, I am a bit skeptical that they would have a list of USNA applicants at all (particularly this year -- the BGIS system isn't even fully functional yet), and expect it is highly unlikely that they would ever receive a list of USNA turn downs. Further, no one but USNA should be notifying a candidate of their turn down status. I think the Recruiter's action was inappropriate at best, and the "oops, I made a mistake but didn't have time to call" response after he was called on it suggests something more nefarious.
I recommend that anyone getting a call that states or suggests that they weren't admitted to USNA without receiving official notice from Admissions email their Admissions Counselor, with a cc: to the BGO, including details of the call (including the identify of the recruiter and contact information if possible).
She’s not applying for either. She applied to the academy.If they are applying for the Marine Option Program, I STRONGLY advise your DD to provide a hard copy for the evaluators to complete. The NETFOCUS website is notoriously unreliable, and a hard copy is just as fine as the electronic.
DS just received a call today from unknown number with 202 area code (Washington DC)...one of our Senator’s staff offered a nomination to USNA. Of course he accepted.Our son didn’t answer an unknown number. It was the senator calling to inform of principal nomination. Senator’s staff then reached out to the school. Also, make sure your kiddo has a professional voice mail set up.
This is the best news for you guys! Fingers crossed for an appointment. What a day!DS just received a call today from unknown number with 202 area code (Washington DC)...one of our Senator’s staff offered a nomination to USNA. Of course he accepted.