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    PFA Scoring - Army

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    Is it more competitive to get a 4 year scholarship (AROTC) at Texas A&M than say a regular non SMC

    While I agree with 90% of what my friend and colleague, Clarkson, says in his response, there are some nuanced differences I’d like to point out. At Penn State, we build the core of our Battalion from our high school scholarship winners and move forward. Often times, our success with that group...
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    AROTC Basic Camp (CIET) 2017

    I just told @clarksonarmy that he's like the 'Yoda' of these forums.
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    AROTC Basic Camp (CIET) 2017

    I am the NLB ROO. It's been a while since I posted here. Too many face-to-face questions! Roberts201644, we have gotten very few non-Lateral Entry slots, and I believe they have already been allocated. Go see your MSL instructor or your ROO for more information.
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    Contacted By AROTC Units Before Any Board Results?

    Best. Line. Period. By the way, if you wrestle at an elite level, we've kind of got a good team (and regularly have cadets on the team).
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    Contacted By AROTC Units Before Any Board Results?

    Bottom line: It all depends on the ROTC Program. I'd classify myself as a very proactive ROO, but due to the sheer volume of applicants who put Penn State on their list (500+ per year), it's hard to justify the amount of time it takes to contact each and every one. Clarkson can back me up on...
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    Physically Unqualified

    NOLA makes an excellent point to remember, especially when addressing who ultimately controls your fate. That said, if you fail to take ownership over your own career/status/progression, you will fail. NOLA, I'do be interested to know NROTC's actual policy on this issue. In Army ROTC, Cadet's...
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    Physically Unqualified

    I have to agree with USMC here. I mean, you're an 18-year old scholarship winner and the sky is already falling. Understand something: you won't be an officer for four years. You procrastinated and it's now too late to improve your fitness to pass the PFT? That's not good, but it's not what is...
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    Army ROTC Campused Based Scholarships

    Sooo much to cover in this one: Campus Based Scholarships: You need to understand that all ROTC services are different. I plan and execute all of the Joint Service Information Briefs at Penn State, so I have a lot of knowledge of the other services. Air Force - You can immediately re-apply...
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    Major and Scholarship

    We just had this discussion a few days ago. I recommend you read through this thread and let us know if you have additional questions. http://www.serviceacademyforums.com/index.php?threads/Does-School-or-Major-Affect-Getting-AROTC-Scholarship%3F.50217/
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    ROTC Representative

    I'm glad to hear that your daughter is interested in ROTC. I am actually the Scholarship and Enrollment Officer at Penn State Army ROTC. I know there's a few more of my counterparts from other schools on these forums, so feel free to ask any questions you have. A couple of points about schools...
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    Simultaneous Membership Program ?

    I do want to clarify one point. A vast majority of recruiters are doing nothing wrong. More often than not, they accurately present their information and potential benefits for the audience. Where they sometimes fall short, in my opinion, is the presentation of ALL possible options, and the...
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    Simultaneous Membership Program ?

    This discussion has so many factors, it's hard to address them all. Someone stated it above, but BCT is a direct substitution for Basic Camp (CIET), when it comes to Advanced Course qualification methods. If a cadet is awarded a 3yr AD scholarship through the national process, they will NOT be...
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    CULP vs Project Go vs Airborne/Air Assault

    Just to expand/augment the above answer, while CULP is executed by USACC, Project GO is only endorsed by USACC. Civilian Universities actually execute this program, which explains the academic rigor. Some notable distinctions: 1) You don't have to be contracted to participate with Project GO...
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    Study abroad?

    I can only speak from my experience, and for the Nittany Lion Battalion, but I know Penn State Army ROTC generally supports most academic pursuits, with each case being considered independently. Study abroad programs and internships typically supplement your leadership/cultural experiences...
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