NROTC Likelihood

Navman

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Hello everyone. I’m nearing the end of my NROTC navy option scholarship, and I’ve got my AFA and interview completed. If I shoot out my stats would anyone be willing to chance me? I understand there’s a million “chance me” threads similar to this, but I was wondering if you all could give it a shot based on my stats.

P.S. I’m brand new to this, so I apologize for any foolish mistakes.
 
Nobody can calculate a percentage. The majority of people who apply are competitive, so it's really tough to tell.
 
If you are competitive now and don’t get it, enroll as a college programer re-apply and work your butt off and you will have a great chance of a 4,3 or 2yr. Seems like the word is they are trending toward a higher ratio of two year and three year scholarships. All you can ever do is: Do your best!
 
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The best folks can do here is point out areas where you seem strong and areas that could possibly use some improvement. Given that, have at it. Eagerly awaiting your stats. BTW - you can review the class profile at USNA to figure out where you stand. The same type of folks who get appointments are the same type who are awarded scholarships. In fact scholarship scores may be a tad higher because it's a national as opposed to a regional competition
 
Examining stats to predict scholarship chances is kinda like trying to predict springtime weather in Oklahoma.

In all seriousness, by the time you get to "stat me", your stats are set and there really isn't much you can do to change any outcomes. Stats get you looked at and ranked in a pile. It's the interview and essay that make more a determination -- the person interviewing better be confident and match the person verbally and statistically. It's a job interview. You'll be looked at to see if you're a good fit at the time. There are so many unknowns the applicant can't control -- so don't worry about them.

As everyone who has witnessed this process can attest -- put your best sales packet forward, interview well, and have a plan B, C, D. Be confident, but not arrogant. Know yourself and your short term and long term goals. Be able to articulate them.

Don't worry, we all understand the stress, too. It's a big life event.
 
Thank you all for the advice. I do understand that the best that can come from sharing stats is targeting the areas in which I can improve, but even that is a major help.


Here are my stats:


For clarification, I’ve already graduated high school.



-I took the Applicant Fitness Assessment, scoring 75 pushups, 92 crunches, and a 7:08 one mile run.

-I graduated with a 3.98 unweighted GPA from a Jesuit college preparatory school . I took numerous honors classes and 4 AP classes (Chemistry, US history, Physics, Government & Politics)

-My SAT score is 1380 (650 math, 730 evidence based reading and writing)

-I wrestled all four years of high school and earned four varsity letters as well as two team leadership/commitment awards.

-I was a volunteer academic tutor for a school program, and received a school award commending me as a tutor (I was student of the month as well, but I don’t know if that is noteworthy).

-I was an active member of a men’s service group at my school and was a volunteer at non-school related events.

-I was a Bass in my school’s best choir—Jazz Choir (members pass two rounds of auditions to get in). We traveled across WA to competitions, and we were Academic State Champions. I was the choir chaplain and also received the choral program’s Christian Spirit Award.

-I was a member of a local Catholic youth group and helped put on several faith-related community events. I have also been an altar server for several years, twice receiving recognition of my service from the Knights of Columbus. I sang at mass at my school, and was a leader for putting on Catholic events that the school hosted. In addition to taking a Faith-in-Leadership class, I twice applied and landed a highly selective spot on the leadership teams that conducted school retreats for the underclassmen. At graduation, I was voted to receive the Fr. Joseph Cataldo Award for excelling in the study and practice of the Catholic faith.

-I was the founder and president of my school’s first weightlifting club.

-I am taking a gap year between high school and college to be a volunteer teacher in Africa. I will be teaching high school math and physics.

-Intended major is aerospace engineering

I’m set to take the SAT again soon to bump up my math score at least because my primary school is Rensselaer Polytechnic. I think the interview went well, but the LT was so straight faced and dry so it was hard to tell his impression of me. I guess you get what you get, though. I do have a backup plan if I don’t get the scholarship as well.
 
RPI is a great school. You have a lot of pluses going for you. Keep working on the SAT and the fitness assessment. That's about all you can affect at this point.

One point I'm puzzled about. If you are going to take a gap year then you would normally apply next spring/summer. Is that the plan? Am I missing something?
 
Thank you, kinnem, for the advice. Normally, high schoolers would fill out the app the summer before their senior year and into that fall so that they would utilize the scholarship the next year. I am applying the summer after my graduation so that I can utilize the scholarship for the year after my gap year. Again, if anyone else would like to offer advice and/or would like to chance me, I am very grateful for any responses.
 
Thank you, kinnem, for the advice. Normally, high schoolers would fill out the app the summer before their senior year and into that fall so that they would utilize the scholarship the next year. I am applying the summer after my graduation so that I can utilize the scholarship for the year after my gap year. Again, if anyone else would like to offer advice and/or would like to chance me, I am very grateful for any responses.
Makes sense.
 
Also, during the interview when the LT asked me what I’ll do if I don’t receive the scholarship, I said I’d probably join as a college programmer and he instantly wrote something down like he was waiting for it. Do you think it was a good or not-so-helpful thing to say? As in, could the board take it as “he’ll join anyway, so he doesn’t need a scholarship” ?
 
Also, during the interview when the LT asked me what I’ll do if I don’t receive the scholarship, I said I’d probably join as a college programmer and he instantly wrote something down like he was waiting for it. Do you think it was a good or not-so-helpful thing to say? As in, could the board take it as “he’ll join anyway, so he doesn’t need a scholarship” ?

Wouldn’t it be more likely that he interpreted your reply as “he’s not in it for the money but as a genuine to desire to serve”? I would see that as a good thing...
 
That was the reason I said it, because I wanted to convey to him that I’m in it for the Navy, not the money. But just the way he quickly took note of it seemed a little odd.
 
Update: I took the SAT again and got a 1440 this time (670 eng/770 math). Since the Navy superscores, with my 730 in English from the last test, my composite is now 1500, so fingers crossed that will seal the deal!
 
Also, during the interview when the LT asked me what I’ll do if I don’t receive the scholarship, I said I’d probably join as a college programmer and he instantly wrote something down like he was waiting for it. Do you think it was a good or not-so-helpful thing to say? As in, could the board take it as “he’ll join anyway, so he doesn’t need a scholarship” ?
Agree with Gill0610. This is a good thing. They prefer to give scholarships to those who want to serve, not want money.
 
Update: my recruiter called and offered me the Immediate Scholarship Reservation deal where I interview with his commanding officer and if he gives his approval, I’ll get a scholarship. Does anyone know how common this is, or is it a rare thing? Thanks.
 
It’s a thing. There are a few of these. It’s not common, congrats!

I’m curious, is it being offered for after your “gap year?” So class entering fall of ‘21? Or did I misunderstand your posts in this thread?

Very cool. Be proud. And congrats to your obviously amazing parents, too! BTW you can search the forums for discussions regarding ISR’s.
 
Well done. Congratulations. Good luck on the interview! (no ripped jeans). :D
 
My DS received his NROTC scholarship via an ISR. He was told the commander of each regional recruiting area has five of these to award, so they are not very common. Well done. If you are indeed offered this scholarship, you will likely be asked if you will use it. meaning choosing it over any other ROTC programs or other merit scholarships. the commander will want to be sure it is used. You would still be able to accept a service academy appointment if you are seeking that. And it will likely take a month or two to get the official paperwork from Pensacola, because the board still has to review your package to be sure it is in order and assign you to a unit.
 
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