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If you're not selected for a scholarship as a college programmer by the end of your sophomore year then you must be selected for Advanced Standing in order to stay in NROTC and be commissioned. I spoke to a mid at the school I plan to be a college programmer at. He said that there are no...

Does anybody have the statistics for the number of advanced standings granted this year or the years to come?

I'm in the same boat as you. What I did is I committed to the school I would want to go not on scholarship.

Do you mean no scholarships available last fall? Also, do you know how hard it is to be awarded advanced standing these days?

Thanks for your encouragement! I just got denied by USNA so I could really use an NROTC scholarship to boost my spirits. Even if that doesn't materialize, I'll be doing NROTC as a college programmer. My goal is a commission and that's exactly what I'm going for.

I believe you are mistaken when you say they should reward those who applied early. I finished my application back in September. I have not heard a word yet I'm still in the running.

TWE here in MD.

P-Flying17 just said that the last board will likely meet at the end of April, maybe even early May.

P-Flying17, I am a little bit concerned that the last board meets in the beginning of May. A lot of colleges require that we commit by May 1st. I am afraid that if I am awarded a NROTC scholarship it will not be to the school that I commit to. Another concern is what if you are awarded a...

Is it a personal one-on-one meeting or one of those town hall things? If it's the former then I would definitely take it as good news (even though most MOCs inform you of an appointment over the phone).

Are you doing NROTC down there?

Yah I got nominated by Van Hollen. Same, I haven't heard a peep from the Academy since November when I got my board qualified letter. I contacted Van Hollen's office and so far 4 people nominated by Van Hollen have been offered appointments. 2 of them have accepted the other 2 are still...

When did you get the letter?

That's good to know. What exactly does O-Week entail? What's the schedule for PSU's unit (ie PT, leadership labs, ect)?

Is O-Week going to be at Gap this year? Do all freshmen participate in it including college programmers? Thanks for the info by the way.