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    USNA Class of 2028 Waiting and Speculating

    My DS (2027) sacrificed nothing in high school. He continued his long term focus on excellence and having a sense of duty to school and family. He did not complete his application until the due date but received an appointment as soon as his slate was ready. I would encourage candidates to...
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    USNA v NROTC

    I do not know about Duke, but at ND, NROTC/ROTC/AROTC all get respect from the student body. Due to the historical connection with the university, ND's admin is supportive. I do think that ND has a more conservative student body than Duke which helps.
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    USNA v NROTC

    I should point out that getting into ND now extremely difficult (12%), much more so than getting an ROTC scholarship.
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    USNA v NROTC

    I would also add that NROTC at ND is extremely academically rigorous because you take "weed out" math and sciences courses. I think the academic supports are better at USNA.
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    USNA v NROTC

    My DS went through this decision last year. His three older siblings attended ND (one started NROTC there and ended up a 2nd Lt. in the Army). The two institutions provide vastly different experiences. My 2027 DS is very happy at USNA, particularly with the support for his Catholic faith...
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    Does doing no military-related ECAs in High School affect my chances of getting into USNA?

    Not at all. Activities that stress duty and leadership help, I suppose.
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    SAT Scores

    In general, scoring in the 1400s will distinguish your application against other students seeking nominations. Do know that in many districts, students with a shot gun approach to military academy and competitive "secular" schools will have 1500s but may lack other qualities that the...
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    USNA Class of 2027 Appointment List Updated By Posters

    Updated 1. ChatterMom 2/ DD / Oct 12,2022 / Will Accept/ Presidential, JROTC/ Direct 2. T37ip/DS/19 Oct 22/LOA/ Declined/ Presidential / Direct 3. Light8004 / Self / OCT 20, 22 / undecided / JROTC / Direct 4. MajMartin / DD / Oct 20, 2022 / Accepted / Presidential / Direct / NH 5...
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    NASS then Boys State

    Yes, go to Boys State. My DS (soon to be plebe) skipped soccer state cup regionals last year to attend four summer programs in a way (West Point, USNA, Boys State, and a non-military intellectual seminar week). All experiences were worth the sacrifices even if he was ill during two of them...
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    4-Year NROTC Scholarship Acceptance Thread

    Number Anonymous Username College Class of: Type (NROTC - Navy option, NROTC - Marine Option, NROTC - Nursing Option) Scholarship Type Intended School (pending acceptance, can update the thread if plans change). 0 Fake_Sample01 2027 NROTC - Navy Option 4-Year National Scholarship TAMU Corps of...
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    MO NROTC 2nd board results

    DS earned a 4 year MO NROTC scholarship (Notre Dame).
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    MO NROTC 2nd board results

    That is what I thought. Still no word on MO-ROTC scholarship.
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    MO NROTC 2nd board results

    Students may apply for only one of three program options-Navy, Marine Corps or Nurse https://www.netc.navy.mil/commands/naval-service-training-command/nrotc/requirements/#:~:text=Students%20may%20apply%20for%20only,if%20granted%20a%20conditional%20release.
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    MO NROTC 2nd board results

    What does this mean for MO-NROTC (portal change a few days ago)? The NSTC Selection/Placement Office has received your application. Missing Items All required items have been processed. Selection Status No decision has been made on your application.
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    Army ROTC 2022-2023 3rd Board

    DS 4 Year to Notre Dame.
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