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    The journey begins

    I wanted to put this out there and thank everyone on this forum. This forum has been my go to over the last two years as I have been working towards today. This afternoon, I move into the University of Tampa on a 4 year AROTC scholarship. I would not have been able to get this point without this...
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    University of Tampa ROTC

    I just wanted to reach out and see if anyone is currently in or was recently in the University of Tampa ROTC program so I know what to expect for next year. I've got the AROTC 4yr scholarship there and I know UT has certain perks that it gives but I'm not clear on exactly what those are. Any...
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    AROTC what to bring to college

    Hi, I'm a 4- scholarship winner to the University of Tampa and I'm figuring out what I'll need for college. What things should I be bringing to college for ROTC? I'm totally clueless so any advice will be helpful. Thanks!
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    End of the line???

    This is an excerpt from an email I received from my FFR... I apologize for the delayed response here. The following is what the Field Force Commander has said about your probability of acceptance: " Looking at his file, he's competitive, but he is applying from a tough district. He is not...
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    AROTC vs. West Point

    Hello all, just thought I'd look for some opinions. I'm currently a senior in high school who has been awarded an AROTC 4-year scholarship. I've accepted it to the University of Tampa. I love the University and I am going to have many unique opportunities there(music minor, honors college...
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    Add a double major in music?

    Im a 4-year scholarship cadet for University of Tampa starting next year. My scholarship is currently as a political Science Major and I plan to keep that. However, I have a ton of AP and dual enrollment credits(36 without the 4 exams I will be taking this year). I know I am obligated to stay at...
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    Missed a beep(hearing)

    DODMERB requested a remedial from me yesterday. I have yet to find out what it is. I missed a single beep during my hearing test(the test wasn't done in silence just a probe in my ear in a loud exam room so basically it wasn't valid according to language in the DODMERB exam info). What are the...
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    AROTC: University of South Florida vs. University of Tampa

    I am posing this question because it is one that I am only beginning to look at and I value all of the feedback here as it has guided me well. Here is my current situation: USF and UT are 3 and 2 respectively on my school on intent list for the AROTC 4-year scholarship. I currently consider...
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    AROTC Scholarship College selection

    How/Does AROTC pick from an applicants list of schools to choose which school he/she gets a scholarship to? Is there a certain amount of schools they pick? Do they go by your priority list?
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    Improper Hearing Test?

    I just got finished with my DODMERB appointment and all went well except for the hearing. I missed one beep. I don't think it should be an issue however the hearing test was not properly conducted. It was just a probe they stuck in my ear in the exam room. There was a ton of background noice...
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    What causes an LOA?

    I sent my official transcript to USMA last week(had trouble getting it from my school, long story). I was just curious to what criteria is used to allow USMA to decide to send out an LOA? I have noticed that many people are beginning to post on the forum that they are receiving them so I am...
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    Parents at DODMERB exam?

    I scheduled my DODMERB exams as early as possible. Both my parents can't make it to the Medical Exam. I am 17, is that a problem?
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    Orthotics

    I was given prescription Orthotics a few years back for leg length discrepancies that was causing knee pain. Those orthotics were made of plastic and caused me to get plantar fasciitis. I now wear a soft pair of prescription orthotics from a different doctor to prevent chronic injuries because I...
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    Proteinuria as a kid

    I was an active kid and had proteinuria. I grew out of it in 2012. I am now about to schedule my DODMERB and was wondering if I should see the Nephrologist first and make sure I don't have it anymore so that I have proof when I walk into my DODMERB exam. Thanks
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    Allergies

    I take a prescription Nose Spray and Zyrtec due to dust/cat/pollen allergies. Will that require a waiver?
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    AROTC Interview Advice

    My AROTC interview is in a week and I was hoping that anyone that has been through it before could give me some insight. I am doing it at my local detachment even though my #1 school emailed and offered to do it. Just wasn't worth the 5 hour trip. Thanks in advance!
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    High School won't give me my 6 semester transcript

    My school has informed me that I cannot obtain an official 6 semester transcript until mid-September. Apparently "summer school grades" will affect my class rank.(I'm 10/196 as of 5.5 semesters so I don't see how this is possible.) After I have completed my Candidate Statements I have finished...
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    Should I redo my CFA in September?

    My scores: Basketball Throw: 63ft Pull-ups: 13 Shuttle Run: 9.4s Modified Sit-Ups: 81 Push-ups: 54 Mile Run: 6:08 Should I train for two more months and retake but risk delaying the completion of my application? Or are...
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    MALO Interview Location

    I am currently setting up an interview with my MALO and he has said that I could choose the location and my parents should be there. I was slightly shocked because he works in a regional army recruiting office. So now I have to figure out where I am going to make the meeting. Any suggestions?
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    Army ROTC: Disqualified?

    My portal indicates that my SAT scores are disqualifying. This is confusing to me considering I got a 670 on the Reading, a 650 on the Math and a 600 on the Writing. Is this a mistake?
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