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Hey guys, As the title said, I got a pretty bad streak of luck. A week ago I was informed that my request for a waiver for the DoDMERB has been denied. I was DQ'ed for amblyopia in my right eye, meaning my right eye only corrected to about 20/60. I've been trying to cope with the fact that my...

Hey all, Just logged in late to see I was requested remedial paperwork a few weeks ago and I'm now worried about deadlines. Is there one? I just sent it as I'm typing this.

Hey all, I'm not new to the forum, but as a Marine Option recipient of a few months now, I'm beginning to prepare for the Summer Indoc, provided my DoDMERB goes through (which it should). However, I have a question regarding the PFT. To activate the scholarship, do I need to replicate my PFT...

Hello all, I am aware that the first board started yesterday on the 30th of October. I know that for the naval option, the wait is 2-3 weeks give or take to hear results. Is Marine Option any different in that aspect? The suspense is pretty killer.

Hello all, I am in the middle of applying for NROTC MO and am supposed to have my 4th PFT in about a week, but just today I rolled my ankle in a cross country race. If that affects my ability to take another PFT, what do I do? My best score is 279 (22 pull, 115 crunch, 21:15) but that was due to...

Hey all, I'm currently applying for NROTC MO and I have some very competitive colleges in my list of five (I have a safety just in case). I already have most of my package in, but I'm now worrying about one thing. If I get into a program, will that unit push for my admission into that...

Hey guys, Can anyone explain to me how to fill out the awards section? What constitutes a local, state, and national academic award? I've been awarded a few times at my private school but I don't know if I should count that as a local award.

Hey all, I'm currently applying for the scholarship, but as I was reading around, I read some sources say that correction to 20/20 vision is medically disqualifying. My vision cannot correct to 20/20 in both eyes, as one is 20/10 (more than perfect) while the other is 20/100 uncorrected, which...

Hey all, I'm currently applying for the scholarship, but as I was reading around, I read some sources say that correction to 20/20 vision is medically disqualifying. My vision cannot correct to 20/20 in both eyes, as one is 20/10 (more than perfect) while the other is 20/100 uncorrected, which...

I see Lt Nate Fick in Generation Kill be portrayed as a good officer who cares for his guys yet is often at odds with his superiors. Is he a good example to follow as an officer who really cares for his men or is he counterproductive for the mission? I can't seem to find where he stands.

Hey guys, Since I was a little kid I had amblyopia in one eye. One eye uncorrected is 20/10 (more than perfect) and the other uncorrected is 20/100 but only corrects to 20/70. Is this disqualifying for NROTC MO? I couldn't find anything indicating so for NROTC MO specifically.

Hey guys, I have a first draft of an essay and I would like to see what you all think of it. Please feel free to be brutally honest: Discuss your reasons for wanting to become a Marine Officer. Specifically comment on leadership positions you've held, the challenges you have faced and the...

Hey all, I recently started my NROTC Marine application for the 2019 scholarship but as I kept on filling it out I found that there were many activities that I did not do that were listed and seemed important. I am curious of my chances once my junior year is complete. Stats: GPA: 4.26 W 3.91...

Hey all, I'm currently working on my NROTC Marine option application but when I try to log in to NETFOCUS, it just brings me back to the login with my info still in the username and password fields. Is there something up?

Hello all, I am highly interested in entering the Marines through NROTC, but I have read some sources that say anything worse than 20/20 is disqualifying. I have read other sources that say otherwise. My vision in one eye is 20/20, but in the other eye uncorrected it is 20/200 but corrects to...

Hello all, I am a rising Junior in high school and am currently striving to obtain an NROTC scholarship in the Marine option. I'll just cut right to the chase. Academics: GPA: 4.11 weighted (only one B in AP World, 2nd semester) PSAT: 1340 ACT: Preparing; not taken yet Currently considered...