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  1. TexanFutureSoldier

    AROTC "Compressed" Schedule

    OP, Other than your ROO, is anyone else saying that you have to graduate in 3 years? Will your scholarship (if applicable) cut off then, or will you have other financial difficulty? If not, I'd definitely suggest staying in for 4 years. You'll have more time to work on PT, more time to learn...
  2. TexanFutureSoldier

    Big Fish in a small pond?

    OP, a couple of other things that might be worth considering. Also this is coming from an AROTC cadet at a "big" school so I'm probably biased, but just my $0.02. 1) Big school = more funding. Having seen the programs at other, smaller, colleges, I can say that we have much better equipment, a...
  3. TexanFutureSoldier

    Life after the academy & military

    I started a similar thread, "Civilian Career after Combat Arms" just now. Got a few replies, if you wanna check it out.
  4. TexanFutureSoldier

    Civilian Career after Combat Arms

    Thank you guys for your replies, makes me feel a lot better. And mbitr, I'd love to know how your relative snagged the "Chief of spaceships and Death Star lasers" post :wink:
  5. TexanFutureSoldier

    Civilian Career after Combat Arms

    I'm quite sure I'd rather be a soldier than an EE, and I let my Dad know in no uncertain terms. My concern is landing a civilian career at all (EE or otherwise) with my only job experience being military. Are you comfortable talking about how you made your transition?
  6. TexanFutureSoldier

    Civilian Career after Combat Arms

    My Dad (very anti-me-joining-the-Army) and I have been getting into some really heated arguments about my contracting. Here's what my Dad's position is. My major (Electrical Engineering) will be useless if I wait several years to begin actually using it. Additionally, since I'm planning on...
  7. TexanFutureSoldier

    Changing School Choices- AFROTC

    Assuming you're talking about Navy/Army, you have to talk to them before you change schools, because the scholarship is attached to the school, not the candidate. I'm not sure of the exact process
  8. TexanFutureSoldier

    Changing School Choices- AFROTC

    Sweet, thanks Pima! :biggrin:
  9. TexanFutureSoldier

    Changing School Choices- AFROTC

    Hey everybody, When I first filled out my AFROTC application, I listed UT and A&M as my 1st and 2nd choice schools, respectively. Now, I was reconsidering some other schools, but I was noticing on the AFROTC site that I cannot go back and edit the part of the application where I listed school...
  10. TexanFutureSoldier

    DoDMETS Medical History

    Sorry to post on an old thread, but I just had a quick question: What does a candidate do if he doesn't know the name of the doctor who prescribed glasses for him? My friend is curious as to what to do.
  11. TexanFutureSoldier

    UnivTexas ROTC vs. Texas A&M Corps

    Like I said, I've been talking to some of the Corps guys. Yes, I know this is a non-representative sampling, and no, I don't have any statistics, I was just hypothesizing that due to the rigor of engineering + corps at A&M, there would be fewer engineering majors. As for what you said about...
  12. TexanFutureSoldier

    UnivTexas ROTC vs. Texas A&M Corps

    @gojack, I just did some research on the OML system. From what I understand, it's basically 40% GPA, 60% Leadership/Physical. You don't get brownie points for being an engineer or going to a SMC. So I suppose I'd just have to be awesome if so I can branch where I want. @MorganC, I think I'd...
  13. TexanFutureSoldier

    UnivTexas ROTC vs. Texas A&M Corps

    @Pima- "That was my point, if you believe as a scholarship recipient you can't graduate in 4 at TAMU, than the OML is not an issue because how could you do it at WP? WP is not going to give you 5 yrs to graduate." Here's the thing, is that at WP/AFA, they have a significant number of engineers...
  14. TexanFutureSoldier

    UnivTexas ROTC vs. Texas A&M Corps

    @gojack: MorganC is right, it's easy for texas residents :shake: @MorganC: I'm more of the A&M type, though I haven't visited College Station (yet). I'd love to do the Corps, it's the GPA issue that worries me. I presume you have personal experience with the Corps though, so I'll see what I can...
  15. TexanFutureSoldier

    Can you save the army Rotc scholarship application?

    Yes, you can. At the bottom of the screen there's a "progress meter" that shows approx how far through the application you are, and however far you are is saved. So don't worry :thumb:
  16. TexanFutureSoldier

    UnivTexas ROTC vs. Texas A&M Corps

    Right now I'm picking a backup school in case my quest for a SA slot fails. I've pretty much narrowed it down to UT and A&M (I live in Texas, I want to major in Engineering, and both are good schools). I've done research on both schools, I have a pretty good idea of the pros and cons of each...
  17. TexanFutureSoldier

    Accepted!-SLS

    Thanks guys! Not to sound presumptuous, but my best advice if you need to boost your PSAT/SAT is to NOT invest in those Karen Dillard's courses, just buy the official prep book (yes, the big blue one) and keep working practice problems. It works wonders. But best of luck to all y'all! Hooah...
  18. TexanFutureSoldier

    Accepted!-SLS

    Hey guys! Got my letter of acceptance yesterday :biggrin: Prolly gonna attend the second session, but not sure. I'm from suburbs north of Dallas. For whoever asked about what scores we submitted, I submitted both PSAT and SAT scores PSAT- 235 Math- 80 Reading- 80 Writing- 75 SAT- 2360...
  19. TexanFutureSoldier

    Advice on my current credentials

    I talked to one of my friends today who is in XC, and he says that it's not too late to join. I'm going to see if I can fit it in. I'm not worried about the CFA, I'm in rather good shape. But judging from the replies on this thread, if I don't have a competitive sport, I won't do well in front...
  20. TexanFutureSoldier

    Advice on my current credentials

    @scoutpilot: Yes, I did look at some of the other threads. However, I did not see a thread with someone in my position, with relatively solid academics but a sport deficiency. Second, if I took up cross country, even if I didn't make Varsity, do you think that would noticeably improve my...
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