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    Choosing ROTC Scholarship over SA

    Our son turned down a USNA appointment in favor of NROTC. Weekend visit seemed to clinch it for him. He wanted a " normal college experience" and thought many of the mids he met seemed "not too happy" . He really likes his current college, is doing well and has no regrets. Ironically, his father...
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    Tattoo in ROTC

    Thanks, that's something I hadn't considered. I'll discuss it with my son.
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    Anyone heard yet on NROTC Summer Cruises/CORTRAMID?

    Congrats to those who have been notified about summer cruise! My son (rising junior) and most of his class are still waiting to hear. These MIDN's have other opportunities this summer for internships/co-ops/family vacations etc..but are really unable to make any plans. I understand this is a...
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    Tattoo in ROTC

    My son is an AROTC rising senior/MS4. He just lost his best friend to a horrible accident and is devastated as we all are. He wants to get a tattoo as a tribute to his friend. As much as I personally dislike tattos for all the above mentioned reasons, I'm finding it hard to advise against this.
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    Branching National Guard for aviation

    Oooops, I forgot to say Good Luck to your son on Selection Day!!! Hope he gets everything he is hoping for!
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    Branching National Guard for aviation

    Thanks for the quick response! That's exactly the kind of info he is looking for and I will pass it on to him. He's really struggling with this decision and the more information he can get the better.
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    Branching National Guard for aviation

    We have an AROTC MSIII son considering this. Does anyone know any pros and cons on this ? He wants aviation but doesn't think he will be high enough on OML to get it for active duty regular Army.
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    wait listed

    My son has also heard nothing yet from USNA. When he called on Monday and spoke to the Regional Director he was told they "sent something out" last week and he should get it sometime this week. We live fairly close to Annapolis and normal mail transit time is 1 or 2 days at most. Not sure what...
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    American Idol Winners

    Yes, my son transferred AROTC scholarship from more expensive OOS private (Md 4th Brigade) to less expensive OOS public ( Pa 2nd Brigade). It was back in Jan and I think it took about 2-3 wks to post on his status page. I doubt it would have worked going the other way (from less to more expensive.)
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    Wait Wait Wait...and MORE Wait

    USNA BFE: It's a large manila envelope (couldn't fit in our mailbox so found on porch) sent USPS priority mail with blue folder inside containing appointment documents and some other info and paperwork for criminal background check. Other SA's may look different.
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    November NROTC board results known?

    Patentesq: Sorry if above message is confusing but I couldn't figure out how to quote your original message in my reply.
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    November NROTC board results known?

    Patentesq: FWIW my thoughts 1. Not necessarily, DS awarded NROTC to Villanova (52K) in Oct. 2. Could be, DS electrical engineering. 3. Not necessarily, Villanova doesn't do rolling admissions either and we just found out DS was accepted yesterday. 4. Not at all, DS was also appointed...
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    If you take an ROTC scholarship....

    I just PM'd you.
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    January 4, 2011 AROTC Board

    Transfer AROTC Scholarship My son was able to transfer his AROTC scholarship awarded in the first board. He accepted one of the initial school choices and waited to get confirmation of the scholarship acceptance on status page. Then he emailed and snail mailed CC requesting a transfer along...
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