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Son just showed up OCS on Saturday. They are still quarantining the class for 14 days, as they didn‘t require the vaccination. He is literally in BOQ room with a roommate and has not left the room since Saturday. He has had no hot food.......8 consecutive meals of boxed sandwiches. My son...

My son is Marine Option at Wisconsin and has applied for a ProjectGo scholarship for intense Arabic immersion this Summer in the Middle East. Has anyone had experience with these programs?

Does anyone know the 4 year scholarship acceptance rates and stats for Navy and Marine Corps fo this past year?

MO son returned from the inaugural 2 week training at Great Lakes. Said it was OK, but understood the reasons why they did it. He was very surprised how many candidates came really out of shape! Days consisted of PT, classroom training, drill, etc.... at night fire watches, laundry, etc. He...

DS received his $180,000 check last night at his school’s honors night, and the recruiter stated only seven Marine Option scholarships in District 4 this year. Anyone else hear numbers?

DS just got Fed Ex from his unit telling him that the school is having orientation for 2 weeks at Great Lakes Naval Station in the middle of the summer (last two weeks in July). I’ve always seen orientation being one week before freshman arrive on campus. The unit is paying all transportation...

Does NROTC require the midshipmen to have health insurance? DS’s school has a nice plan, but expensive. In fact it’s double the international student rate...... The school requires some sort of plan, so is it included in the schollie?

Son has MO scholarship and is deciding between Wisconsin and Miami, OH. Any insights on the individual NROTC units would be appreciated. He has been to both and sees positives and negatives to each.

Are results out yet?

My son was a first board recipient of a Marine Option scholarship, and is presently doing all the DOD health stuff. He has braces, and unfortunately he has my teeth and the time on has been extended. Does anyone know about rules for braces? Can he go on cruise with them on? Also, wisdom...

My son will be pursuing an accounting degree and most states require a masters degree to obtain the CPA, which means one extra year. Has anyone had this issue and is it possible to finish your degree and then go to TBS? I am assuming he would pay his last year. Thanks in advance.

My son just got the call! He was awarded the 4 year scholarship! He was told that he was the top of the District 4 candidates. He is on Cloud Niner! Love to see a child's hard work paid off. He has a hoops game tonight, and my best buddy says he's going to yell "Semper Fi" every time he...

My son just received a call from his Recruiter and was told that District 4 had 120 packages and 10 selects. He also is sky high right now as he thought the Captain kinda told him he was one of the 10! Wait and see time........

My son just received a call from his Recruiter and was told that District 4 had 120 packages and 10 selects. He also is sky high right now as he thought the Captain kinda told him he was one of the 10! Wait and see time........

My son just completed all requirements for the first board....his qualifications are: 1. 4.0 GPA in advanced classes, AP. Etc... 2. All Detroit Catholic League in BB, and Captain 3. 2 time State Champion in Golf, and Captain 4. 3 time All Detroit Catholic League in Golf 5. Honorable Mention...