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    ROTC Chances

    Looks good Last year DS (from Ohio) was awarded a 4 yr AROTC scholarship to an OOS State school with very similar credentials to yours. He was top 20% of class (strong public HS) and has strong ACT as well. Many AP classes. Two sports - one hs with captain and two club with captain as well...
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    thank you for all who shared their experience and insight

    I could have written this post Boy - I read this and thought - Did I write this? Ditto for my son. He too worked like crazy this summer in the heat and humidity and didn't slack off even when we went on vacation. I think a little more is expected of him being one of a few scholarship cadets...
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    uniforms

    No easing into it here No, he is at an OOS State School. Do you think that makes a difference? He also had a deep water survival training already in full gear. The freshman class was 27 and has been cut by a few based on the rigors of the early PT. The eight mile run during the first week...
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    uniforms

    PT = 8 mile run one day (probably to sift out the ones that really don't want to be there) and 4 mile timed hike with a 45 # pack another day and he's just 2 weeks into it - DS must have not found the "fun " day. Yet he still loves it! Go figure. :smile:
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    Class of 2015

    Good luck to all My DS said same thing: most did not pass on first (he did and felt pumped) more passed on second but others still trying. He said working all summer in the heat and humidity paid off. He too loves every minute of it and says the respect is awesome in his ACU. My best to...
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    March 8th, 2011 AROTC Board

    Oh I agree it is worth more in terms of weight I did not mean that at all. I'm just not sure what the factor is. If you look at the interview worksheet there is a point value for ACT above 24 . Now that is just the interview form not the evaluation from the board. That may be where more weight...
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    March 8th, 2011 AROTC Board

    I agree. In talking with the ROO at one of my DS's choices and also a friend talked to yet another ROO - both said (and I have heard time and time again:) it's not all about grades -- it's the whole package. SAL (Scholar Athlete Leader) It has been said a weakness in one area can be compensated...
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    March 8th, 2011 AROTC Board

    news so good! I just logged in and as I have said I'm a newbie and this was the first post I saw. Wow what great news. You are right at this point you just say THANK YOU regardless of 3 or 4 year. I too am praying for the others. Post the stats so we can help out all the potentials for next...
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    March 8th, 2011 AROTC Board

    stats Hi I'm new to the forum and made a couple of posts but mostly have been checking in the past months to learn so much from you all. My DS received his notification on Friday and email from ROO as well. Here are his stats (not to brag just to possibly help others): ACT 26, GPA 3.6 at...
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    March 8th, 2011 AROTC Board

    I checked my ds's and it showed three schools- his top 2 as well as one lower down on his list. ROO at top choice confirmed on Fri was a 4 year . It's nice to know he has a choice but he is really committed to number 1. Number 1 and 2 are ops state schools and third one is in state Just fyi
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    March 8th, 2011 AROTC Board

    I'm a data analyst but I don't have enough data points and exact times of notification to run a correlation analysis. LOL
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    March 8th, 2011 AROTC Board

    congrats Congrats to you and all who have had news. Saying a prayer for all who are still waiting. DS also had a message from ROO at #1 school. Confirmed 4-year. He too has merit kicker based on app, gpa, and ACT which helps with the R&B not covered by ROTC.
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    Intro from Ohio

    I am a mom of a senior in HS who is a AROTC recipient - just found out today. We're from Ohio. He is so excited to be joining Army ROTC and I'll leave out the details of where until he gives me permission to spill the beans. :smile:
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    March 8th, 2011 AROTC Board

    yes my DS received packet back in Jan or Feb and was reviewed in the Jan board. Received notification when checking the site about 3:20 today (EST) and name begins with H.
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