Recent content by ProspectiveCandidate12

Hey guys! I was just wondering while writing some nomination essays, if I am denied by a service academy, do they give a reason? Like "not academically qualified", or something like "didn't show enough leadership"? I ask because I am sure a lot of hopefuls that are denied appointments are left...

Right. I'm glad everyone here is reaffirming my already good outlook on the MMA. I like the freedom of choice and the ability to commission or to serve on a merchant ship. Do you have to commit to a commission at the MMA? If so, when? Near graduation? Upon arrival? When is it that I have decide...

Didn't mean for it to come across that way, I was simply acknowledging that infantry is a tough get and that I understood that. I'm willing to work hard- I really hope no one feels that I am looking for an easy route. When I said that I didn't care about what branch I join, I meant that I wasn't...

Let me first start off by saying that I am very appreciative for these quick responses. I cannot explain how thankful I am that I found these forums to help me in the admissions process. Looking at it in a new light, I can really only see myself in an MOS that allows for me to express myself...

Sorry for the late response, but no haha. I do not swim at the national level. I swim around AAA times if that means anything to you.

What comment are you talking about? Also if I had a "preferred" MOS, I would have to pick something field oriented. Such as infantry or combat engineering. This has originally led me to USMA but I do understand you can commission army or marines via USMMA.

Hello all! I would just like to start off by saying I am extremely appreciative for the advice I have gotten on this forum so far. Unlike most applicants, I really don't have a preference as to which branch in the military in which I would like to commission. I know most people will start by...

My school doesn't rank, but I am in the top 25%. My school is considered "very prestigious". The major determining factor in my questioning of if I should apply is the acceptance track record from my school. 12/15 have been accepted from my school (I know this is amazing), but the average GPA is...

Hello all, I have recently been finalizing my choices of where to apply and I posted on the ROTC forum. Here is a link to the post with my stats: http://www.serviceacademyforums.com/index.php?threads/where-do-i-apply.43854/ I like USMA a little more than USMMA but I do understand that I am...

I would also like to mention to everyone that I live in an EXTREMELY competitive district. Getting a nomination for USMMA would be much, much easier than USMA or USNA.

Wow, I'm glad you said all that! I have always been interested in VT but never got around to doing too much research on the school. The way you described it, I would be privileged to go there! I will definitely add it to the list in terms of ROTC schools and I will do some more research on their...

I chose these schools to put on my list because I don't feel well qualified enough for USNA or USMA. I would love nothing more than to attend either school, but I was just being realistic with my expectations as I know USCGA and USMMA are slightly easier to get into academically. My ACT and SAT...

I have done a great amount of research on the senior military colleges, and I am not sure I like any of them too well. Are you suggesting them because I am not qualified for any service academy? It is also my understanding that the SMC's don't have the best academics, whereas I could go to a...

Also I didn't see your club participation at first! It seems like a very big commitment and should do wonders for your application. Sorry for the confusion.

Does being contracted AROTC student have an influence on the college admissions process?