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My son is a freshman at Norwich and is currently a college programmer in the NROTC unit. He received an email a few days ago from his Naval Science instructor. This is what it said: The Commanding Officer of Norwich University NROTC can nominate up to three Freshman students for an "on-the-spot...

All the info I've found online has scoring for a 1-mile run, but then someone on the forum said it's now 1.5-mile. Also, my son took the AFA today (ran the 1.5 miles) and was told the max pushups is 87 but I only found docs showing 75 max for men. Anyone have the most updated max scores?

My DS is communicating with Norwich's NROTC rep (is there a more official name?), who is telling him that he cannot compete for the 3-year national NROTC scholarship because he is attending a school with a NROTC unit. He can only compete for the 3-year sideload scholarship. What's the...

My DS got turned down for the NROTC scholarship back in April, and is headed to Norwich in the Fall. When can he reapply for the NROTC scholarship? Is it a different process because he'll be in the NROTC unit? And can he apply for the 3-year AFROTC and AROTC scholarships while he's in NROTC...

My DS was laser focused on USNA, until he got the TWE in April. He applied for NROTC but did not get the scholarship (he's going for a Tier 3 major). He's headed to Norwich this Fall and now he's open to NROTC, AROTC, or AFROTC. He's done a bit of research on NROTC, and we met with NROTC reps...

My DS and I went to visit Norwich University last week, and I was a little shocked to learn about their NROTC program. Apparently, a cadet cannot commission into the Navy *unless* they receive a NROTC scholarship. So, if my DS does not get the 4-year (which he did not), and he does not get the...

My DS is still stuck in the black hole known as “No decision has been made” with his NROTC application 😀 He is currently looking for opportunities to work at a Boy Scout camp this summer, but I’m wondering if there are NROTC commitments he may need to consider. If he does end up getting a...

When I log in to my DS NROTC application portal, I can sign in but then the site just takes me to the PDF of application instructions with 2 buttons to Save Copy and Apply Now (as if he's starting from the beginning). I've tried a couple of different browsers and also clearing history/cache but...

My DS has been in CPR for some time. He’s wondering if he should apply for either USNA summer programs in case he gets the dreaded TWE. Thoughts?

I see most reporting portal status changes if they've been accepted (or have conditions that need to be met). I haven't seen any reporting a TWE yet (at least, those who have a nom). Is that normal? Do most turndowns get sent out only after 4/15? Or maybe applicants just don't want to share ...

My DS wants to add a few extra accomplishments to his application. His BGO said just send documentation to his admissions counselor, but that person is no longer in that position and they haven't refilled it. So he's communicating with a region director who told him nothing more can be added...

My DS portal was updated to “No decision has been made” yesterday. It explains on the NROTC site that this status means the application is being or has been reviewed by a selection board. Since the status was updated during a board review, does it mean his app is in someone’s hands being...

My DS had his NROTC interview today (remote). He thought the interviewer was somewhat "unprofessional" and was surprised at her lack of effort. Apparently, the interviewer was interrupted multiple times by someone coming into the room, and my DS had to stop in the middle of his answers until she...

My DS asked this morning, so I thought I'd check here. Can USNA see that he also got a nomination to USMA?

I just learned about this scholarship, but I'm having a tough time finding much information on it. Is it completely separate from a NROTC scholarship, or is it a "type" of NROTC scholarship? Is it a separate application? Do all NROTC schools offer the LREC? My DS wants to major in Chinese, so...

My DS just got an email invite to this online event. Looks like it’s basically an info session for how to apply. Why would USNA send this to a candidate with a completed application? Is there any benefit to attending?

I know we're pretty late in the game ... my DS was focused on his USNA application until December and has now switched gears to focus on the NROTC process. He's not terribly interested in STEM majors. He's been studying Chinese for 4 years and would like to continue in college. I know that...

My son is currently completing the online NROTC application. I know the deadline to submit the online application is Jan 31. What is the deadline for everything else (SAT scores, interview, references, AFA, etc.)?

In this screenshot from the USNA site, can someone explain the numbers in the Nominating Categories section? It seems like all of the other sections are referencing the class of 2027 specifically. But there can't be 4,908 students in that class that were nominated by MOCs if the class has only...

Just out of curiosity ... I've seen on different sites that an avg of 3000 USNA candidates are fully qualified, but only about 1400 receive offers of appointment (~47%). Does the ~53% that didn't get an appointment include those who didn't receive a nomination? Which means the stats are even...