So, I received an AROTC scholarship. In case I get injured before CBT (knock on wood) can I accept the scholarship and explain the situation, or do I have to decline it?
"If you get injured before CBT, they will hold your spot for next year."
Is this correct? I've read that a turnback is an option if a cadet starts but can't complete CBT due to injury, but I thought they had to get to the point of taking the oath and starting. Would make son breathe slightly easier if true.
I thought the same thing - that you had to take the oath. I know for AF it is true because last year there were stories of someone getting hurt getting off the bus on I day. Thought if you were hurt before I (R) day, then you had to redo the whole application process.
I can't imagine why they would hold one person's spot and not anothers. This is, indeed, a rarity. might happen to one or two kids out of 1300.
My point is - I don't think folks should make a judgment on this forum based on experiences at another academy or just because it is what they *think*.
Don't worry about injury or illness and if it happens to you please contact admissions immediately. They are there to help you - not hurt you.
the Prep School (which is kind of a guarantee of admission in itself).
I've always found this odd.
My guess would be that was because of the Prep School (which is kind of a guarantee of admission in itself). I don't believe that applies to your "normal" candidate.
However, I do think that if you were accepted this year, that you will be next year as well, but would still have to go through the process again!
From either end of the spectrum!I believe your guess is wrong.
But don't take my word for it. Any candidates who are concerned about illness or injury as R-Day approaches should call admissions and discuss this with them. Make no assumptions based on this forum.
Really? Because in an above post you based your assumption on a story floating around this forum on a AFA case.Personally, everything I've read or been told as a MALO ........
Oh I agree. They are the definitive answer. Kids and parents need to get over their own fears and stop feeling intimidated by admissions and ask questions. If there are ANY problems or concerns in the weeks leading to R-Day please call and make them your friend. They WANT to help you and will honestly do anything they can to get you to R-Day. Their job is to get you in the door.America's Finest said:There are a lot of stuff in admissions that most people don't know.