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Other - NROTC stipend

Thanks - thats about the same time DS requested his transfer. He was waitlisted early action and again after regular decision so I think he has tried and has been patient - we are still hopeful but you are right about those May 1 deadlines - they are coming fast. I would hope NSTC gives some...

Congrats GoIrish1. Did you talk with Ms. Parker? or was it an E-mail? Also how long ago did you submit your transfer request. Thanks.

66. Vadad (DS) NROTC, University of Virginia (waitlisted - transfer?) 3/18/13

+1 ^ ++^Pima I agree it comes down to expectations. You learn leadership by doing - what works and what doesn't motivate. Some are blessed with natural abilities and some will never master. Take a basic course in managment and you will find formal authority (derived from position) and...

The true beauty of ROTC is that you can blend a "regular" college experience with becoming an officer. It is more than possible to do both - it just comes down to time management and prioritization. Any fraternity that would frown on your involvement in ROTC is not worth joining. Just be open...

DS is not yet accepted into his assigned school so he was advised to: 1. contact the school and advise admission of the scholarship, 2. contact the unit to have them possibly lobby with admissions on his behalf, 3. submit waitlist requests to several schools, Several schools: Penn...

My DS's NROTC portal was just updated to state he got a scholarship to UVa. Decision time! Also received an E-mail from NSTC with this note: EMBRY RIDDLE IS CLOSED TO NAVY OPTION SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS. YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO TRANSFER NOR REQUEST PLACEMENT ON THE WAITLIST FOR EMBRY RIDDLE...

What is a pool function?

Whistle Pig - I agree and think you are right with your summation. All of us in the working world just had 2% extra taken from our pay checks again starting in January (it was really added back since it had been temporarialy suspended) and the world did not end. We are not talking about a lot...

I think you have done what you can. Accept the scholarship and worry about transferring it later if need be

1st thought - I belIeve I saw another post where it was indicated the second Marine Option board had been moved back one week - so if the 11th was the original date that would mean the board just met. 2nd thought - I am guessing here - but I would think that there are actually two steps to...

Is there more coordination between NROTC and USNA this year? Seems like candidates are getting one or the other but not both. Any thoughts Kinnem?

It is a good question. I was under the impression that NROTC used either the SAT or ACT and that they would super-score from multiple testing dates. That said, this is the language from DS's portal which almost reads like NROTC selection boards might use the best score from either source: "...

If you have any desire to attend the school where assigned, you might want to talk to the detachement at that school to see if they can help with a "late" admission. I have seen this happen.