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I would definitely have a back up plan. Depending on an ROTC scholarship to pay for college is risky. Good luck!

so many "not selected". Would love to see the stats (# of applications, # of scholarships offered)

My dd was not selected. Frankly, a surprise, but perhaps a mixed blessing. She hasn’t been very excited about the idea of late, so expected her to decline. Good luck to all!

No. My daughter received her scholarship to the only school that did not admit her. She did get an email from the school cadre telling her she could try to repeal her rejection. She did not take that route as he had already decided to attend another university. She still hasn't decided if...

Work towards being a captain on your teams.

Good morning. Hopefully, today is the day! Good luck to all.

GMC has a near 100% appointment rate to USAFA. Beautiful, historic campus in a small town.

This makes me sad. I truly hope things work out for you. Did your doctor not know you were involved in ROTC?

At GMC, all of the AF Scholars earned appointments.

I know none of you can "chance me", but is anyone aware of a HS student earning a ROTC scholarship without participating in a Varsity sport? My ds is very involved in theater and literary events. He has won several State awards in both performing and visual arts. He's a good athlete, gets...

Having mom sign a form like that doesn’t sit well with me, so I imagine it didn’t sit well with the board.

I do fear that current military leadership is too concerned with social issues and I am sure this trickles down into the Academies. I want the brightest, strongest, most courageous and fearless military possible. Not one that is “balanced” by gender, race or other factors. It is a sign of...

Congratulations! Do you mind sharing his stats?

Interesting- we are also on the East coast. She didn’t let me look at it 🙄. I have made a personal vow not to ask until the 3rd board results are to be released.

My dd said she was reboarded also. Hopefully the third time will be the charm!!