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  1. Tom Nicholas

    4-Year NROTC Scholarship Acceptance Thread

    # Anonymous Username College Class of: Type (NROTC - Navy option, NROTC - Marine Option, NROTC - Nursing Option) Scholarship Type Intended School (pending acceptance, can update the thread if plans change). 0 Fake_Sample01 2027 NROTC - Navy Option 4-Year National Scholarship TAMU Corps of...
  2. Tom Nicholas

    USNA Class of 2027 Waiting and Speculating

    T.. W.. E.. ~ Heading to sunny Arizona State University, Aerospace Engineering/Autonomous Vehicle Systems & NROTC! Good luck to those still standing & our son will see you in the fleet!
  3. Tom Nicholas

    USNA Class of 2027 Waiting and Speculating

    Ours is gone too ~ going to tell my wife. Don't want to tell my son. We shall see (fingers crossed).
  4. Tom Nicholas

    USNA Class of 2027 Waiting and Speculating

    Fun crabby races at the Navy football games!
  5. Tom Nicholas

    I'm Ready to Start Drinking.

    If you're looking for a distraction, I know a place just outside the navy base in Rota, Spain where they have the best garlic rotisserie chicken, super-smooth cerveza, and in 1988 you could get your picture taken with a monkey in a Pink Panther outfit for $10. Back then it even came with a free...
  6. Tom Nicholas

    Candidate Visit Weekend (CVW) Review

    Yes, what MidCakePa said 👍 Your son will have an awesome time as the professors and Mids are great and it's a beautiful campus. Best of luck to him in his journey and Gooooo Navy!
  7. Tom Nicholas

    USNA Class of 2027 Waiting and Speculating

    This week we too added the deposit to "Plan B" housing, which unlocked the merit scholarship fully funding four years study in aerospace engineering at Arizona State University. And today, after much preparation, our son became a Master Mason at the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania. Persistent...
  8. Tom Nicholas

    USNA Class of 2027 Waiting and Speculating

    "100% of the time they come out in the morning, afternoon or evening." ~ I don't care where you're from, that's funny..
  9. Tom Nicholas

    NROTC Scholarship Awarded

    It's both great and interesting to read everyone's announcements and questions. Thank you for posting them. I miswrote earlier. Our son's scholarship is placed at Texas A&M., however he hopes to shift it to Arizona State as they invited him to join the robotics / drone team and offered an...
  10. Tom Nicholas

    NROTC Scholarship Awarded

    Our son received the NROTC 4 year email as well to either of two of his choices; which have already accepted him. Very thankful for the opportunity. Patiently awaiting the USNA results. Super excited about serving his country. Gooooo Navy!
  11. Tom Nicholas

    Candidate Visitation Weekend Boxed Meal

    Our son visited twice; this past May (30th Company) and again in October (12th Company). It's an opportunity for candidates to (as much as they can) fully immerse in the student-life experience; without the distraction of parents. I did like the Admissions and other department presentations for...
  12. Tom Nicholas

    NROTC Scholarship Awarded

    umm.. pffft.. I need to go buy a new mouse.
  13. Tom Nicholas

    4-Year NROTC Scholarship Acceptance Thread

    A few weeks back our son was bumped up to early decision at the great Virginia Tech.. still chilling on the December board results.. and more. Wishing you and everyone a Merry Christmas! And Gooooo Navy!
  14. Tom Nicholas

    NROTC Scholarship Awarded

    Yes sir. We were informed ISRs (Immediate Scholarship Reservations) are few and far between; only 5 per NTAG (Navy Talent Acquisition Group) - where the candidate's application is confirmed as completed and as long as the interview is solid it's approved and doesn't need to be approved by the...
  15. Tom Nicholas

    NROTC Scholarship Awarded

    Congratulations to your on his award this past year! Our son's package was fully submitted but after the October board. He was going to interview with the CO of the Rutgers University NROTC but before he could set it up he was contacted by the Philadelphia NTAG CO and interviewed with him. It...
  16. Tom Nicholas

    NROTC Scholarship Awarded

    We knew Thanksgiving was coming but didn't factor it in ~ and it makes good sense. All the standard college applications are in and now our son is browsing the college sites to which he applied ~ Embry Riddle, Virginia Tech, Texas A&M, etc. I'm kind of hoping he joins the Corps Of Cadets at...
  17. Tom Nicholas

    USNA Class of 2027 Waiting and Speculating

    Our daughter is a junior at Bloomsberg in Pa and the NSA visited her school recruiting seniors in her major. It's about 23k per year all-in at this time. Our son is the HS senior, experiencing the same process as many of your young adults. Waiting results from USNA and from the NROTC board(s)...
  18. Tom Nicholas

    Questions for interviewer?

    There are a few great videos on YouTube about both ROTC and academy interviews. Our son has his tomorrow, one hour after his PT test. Ooooh rah! Good luck to you all with yours!
  19. Tom Nicholas

    Takeaways from CVW

    Like many have mentioned, plebe year is a character strengthening exercise; and a continual test. The Navy, and America, needs strong people who persevere for the good of the mission, their team, and the country. It’s supposed to be tough and it’s healthy they understand this helps build them up...
  20. Tom Nicholas

    Getting tingly just thinking about.. Navy Football!!

    It was an amazing day at USNA yesterday! The dress uniforms do look sharp and there is some pageantry to the pre-game. Prior to kickoff the brigade marches on. They do an about face and welcome the visiting team with a tip of the hat. They then turn back to the home crowd and offer a cheer with...
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