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    Virginia Tech ROTC Class of 2015

    I literally laughed out loud, Pima. I remember this like it was yesterday, and I tell this story to friends even now. It's reality. I worried all first semester until grades came out. Thankfully, DS did great, and now mama can breathe again.
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    Penn State vs. Va Tech

    Totally agree, Pima. Moving in was very organized and so exciting. We said goodbye to DS on the sidewalk, watched him walk away. Parents moved their limited belonging into the dorms, and the next time we saw him, he was a Cadet, shaved head and all. We will not be helping for move out as he...
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    Penn State vs. Va Tech

    We are also from MD. Our son is just finishing a fantastic freshman year at VT (NROTC scholarship - aero engineering). Penn State was also on his list of schools (husband graduated from PS in 1981), also applied to USNA and was rejected last April after a LONG winter's wait. It truly was a...
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    Dropping NROTC Marine Option Scholarship

    I am so sorry, TrevorsMom. Wish I had some wise words -- Goalidad said it all so well. I agree that he should finish at least the semester and preferably the year. He could possibly have a change of heart with a little more time. You and Trevor are in my thoughts.
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    ROTC cadet community: a good foundation for social life and support?

    As others have said, much will have to do with the detachment. I believe on-campus vs. cross-town would make a difference from a bonding standpoint. Our son is in the Corps of Cadets at VT/Navy ROTC. He lives with the cadets, eats with cadets, and studies with cadets. He's a social guy so he...
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    What school are you headed to?

    Our son is in NROTC at Virginia Tech. He just completed new-cadet training. Go Hokies!
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    Best Chance for Flight Assignment: ROTC at Embry Riddle or VA Tech

    I agree with Big Red. Our son was accepted at both VT and ERAU (NROTC scholarship to study aerospace eng -- possibly wants to fly, not sure yet). VT and ERAU were his first and second choice universities (also applied USNA). We visited each, and he liked them both for a variety of reasons...
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    Awards Night

    I'm so sorry, Grtkidmom. Although I do understand unexpected emergencies, it would have been nice if the principal could have made the presentation or even the Marine rep. Your son deserved to be recognized for his scholarship. You son has the right attitude which will no doubt serve him...
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    Awards Night

    Love hearing about these presentations! Our son's senior awards night was Thursday, 05/27, and he received the *big check* for $180K. I had hoped for a little more detailed explanation about the scholarship for the audience because I know most people don't really understand what it all means...
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    Awards Night

    That's fantastic, Kaylasmom!!! Sounds like Capt. O'Neil is a real class act! Our son's award's night is 05/27. I can only hope that it goes half that well. The last I heard from guidance and nis NJROTC instructor is that they were coordinating with the Navy for a rep to be present. Maybe...
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    How hard is it to get a ROTC scholarship...?

    Receiving a scholarship certainly is not easy. I read somewhere on this board that Navy awarded just over 1000 this year -- that's fewer slots than the Academy.:eek: I don't know the numbers for AF. The Navy vs. AF scholarships are different, so you will need to evaluate each to find the...
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    physical scholarship award

    I decided to email both guidance any the NJROTC instructor to find out if a rep would be at the senior awards night. They both responded that they are coordinating with the Navy to have a representative present to award the kids with their scholarships -- yay! We have grandparents coming from...
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    "whole person" concept

    You are so right about competativeness. We are from Maryland, and competativeness for USNA appointment is just over the top! There was not a single appointment to USNA from my son's NJROTC unit this year (there were 2 appointments last year), and these kids are VERY qualified. The unit did...
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    From NASS to TWE...

    Our timelines are almost identical. I remember that very first item vividly -- applying to NASS. Son was told the application would be available on line at midnight on Sunday, Feb 1 and that acceptances were granted in order of application (which we now know is not the case). We stayed up...
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    New NROTC/ROTC Candidates

    Yes, I believe the #1 best piece of advice regarding NROTC scholarships is to COMPLETE the application process EARLY so that you can be reviewed by as many boards as possible. Secondly, apply as early to each college (early action or rolling which are nonbinding) as possible. With rolling...
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    New NROTC/ROTC Candidates

    This is definitely a good plan UNLESS the student is also applying for USNA. Our son really wanted to apply early decisions to Va Tech but was forced to apply regular decision becauase he was also applying to the Academy. If he applied ED at Tech and was accepted, he would have been forced...
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    NROTC Scholarship Major?

    Also, although our son indicated aerospace specifically as his major on his NROTC scholarship application, he was told that he could switch majors AS LONG AS he stuck with one listed under Tier 1. Plus, a couple of the schools on his top 5 list did not have aerospace, in which case he could...
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    NROTC Scholarship Major?

    Our son's letter only says Tier 1. He plans to major in aerospace, but all engineering majors start of as "general engineering" at Va Tech.
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    Strike "2"

    Now THAT is determination. Third time's the charm so they say. Our B&G officer told us it took him 3 tries to get in. Good luck to your son, TSUSNAMOM!!!!! :thumb:
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    From NASS to TWE...

    Definitely a sad day here in Maryland -- TWE received. Plan B: Virginia Tech (engineering) on NROTC scholaship (received November). For those who are just beginning the journey for next year, I've documented our son's timeline: FEB 1, 2009 – Application for USNA Summer Seminar...
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