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AI Janitor... did not mean to imply our way was the only way. All kids are different and many different approaches obviously work. A hands off approach worked for us. And you're right... all the kids on this forum have a desire to serve which reflects well on the parents.

My son was awarded a four year NROTC-MO scholarship last year. Our philosophy was he had to do the work himself with our encouragement and support. I did check in on him periodically regarding deadlines. I was his workout partner for getting ready for the PFT but other than that he was on his...

I can confirm that scholarship recipients attending SMC were excused from NSI last year. My DS is on Marine Option scholarship at an SMC (current freshman). However, they have revisited that decision and are now making all those excused last summer attend NSI this summer as 3rd Class...

My son is currently on Marine scholarship at a senior military school. He's a freshman (4th class midshipman). Last summer he was told he had to attend the mandatory NSI in July 2019 before the start of his freshman year. A few weeks later the Navy decided all scholarship kids going to senior...

First off - congrats to those who were awarded scholarships to date. Huge accomplishment ! My son was notified about 10 days ago that he was selected for the 4-Year NROTC-MO scholarship. He's received info on medical exams and NSI dates and so forth, however, nothing regarding the excel...

FYI - my son also applied for NROTC MO scholarship early board - we are in Virginia and he has not heard back yet (good or bad). Radio silence on all fronts. Well good luck to all and Merry Christmas !

Thanks USMCGrunt. We've got plans A, B, C, etc. Crossing our fingers - but time to focus on Plan B (February board). Semper Fi

Thanks for the intel rholt. His OSO said whether selected or not - they would hear from him. So maybe no news is still good news, but feels like down to the wire now. Anyways, thanks again for the response, congrats and Merry Christmas.

Congrats to all who received good news. My son seems to have nerves of steel but I'm a nervous dad here in southeast Virginia. We are still waiting on results. Seems like many have heard already... is it time to worry yet. I told my son we should assume he got passed over on the early board...