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I was approved for extended benefits (5th year benefits) which I used to take 19 credits the summer between 3/c and 2/c year and have my 2/c cruise waived which kept my junior year credit hours at 18/semester and senior year at 15/semester otherwise I would've had to tack on an extra semester at...

You took a scholarship from someone who wouldn't have quit. Better to leave before wasting more of other people's time.

I was a college programmer and was awarded a 3 year sideload scholarship, which is different than the national scholarship. Most of the paperwork was handled by the staff and submitted through opmis.

At the end of the day, the Marine Corps wants good officers. They couldn't care less how how much you're going to benefit from the experience so tell them how they'll benefit from choosing you. Your desire to lead Marines is very important.

At my school you would need at least a 28 math to have a tier 1 major. As a mech e, unless you really want it, don't go for an engineering degree cause you think it will help your chances. Although I know of a lot of people who put a tier 1 to get the scholarship and then change it when they get...

I agree with ^^^. One of the most humbling experiences about being in NROTC is realizing that you may have been best in high school, but your colleagues were also the best at their high schools too. Likewise, your accomplishments mean little because everyone else applying is going to have...

First of all NSO is not mandatory (per the ROD), but I don't know anyone that hasn't done it. The only paperwork at my unit's NSO is done the last day after swearing in. All other paperwork such as uniform sizes, personal info, etc should be handled by mail ahead of time. If that's not the case...

1/c mech e here...my school has a science career fair and the first three companies I talked to told me there was no opportunity for internships because I'll belong to the Navy after graduation.

I am 1/c studying mechanical engineering in NROTC. I applied for the CGA but did not get in. I was able to do the overnight cadet shadowing thing and just based on that I'm glad I did NROTC. Personally I think there are many more opportunities in the Navy than CG. I think it would've been cool...

For the high school class of 2012, ~6100 applied for the nrotc scholarship, ~1600 were awarded a 4 year scholarship and ~840 commissioned. That's what my CO said at our commissioning last week.

In my experience like 2 weeks prior to cruise.

Prepping for my June 1st interview, was told ADM Caldwell has failed people who have passed both tech interviews meaning he is serious about the submarine force. I get the feeling if you purposely try to fail your interview it will not go well for you and your command. There may not be real...

For my unit, and I'm pretty sure every unit, all uniform items are provided. I can only speak for my unit, but I know the boot thing is taken into account, especially for the Navy options, so the new 4/c only wear the NWU/MARPAT for the drill periods, uniform inspection, and the classroom...

I would choose the academy, sounds like too many unknowns at this point through nrotc. You can shoot me a pm if you want to know more about the nrotc experience.

Yes you can go SWO(N) through NUPOC. Just some additional info, he will have to pass a phone interview and then the interview in D.C. first. After graduation, if he goes the SWO way, he'll qualify SWO and then go to power school and prototype.