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Hi guys I'm currently in 8th grade and Im applying to Naval Junior ROTC for high school. I have a good amount of skills that I can write about. Im a Boy scout, In the order of the arrow, an alter server, captain of my travel soccer team, helped during sandy, a black belt, and I help my dad at...

Hello, I suppose a quick introduction is due. I'm a female in my sophomore year of high school and recently I've been seriously considering the military/academies. High school has been tough because I feel like the majority of my time is being wasted in class, but I've pulled in the A's for...

Hello, My first post here; I am a cadet serving as an MSll and was offered the SMP route, but I would have to take off the Spring Semester 2017. I was curious if this route would be beneficial to me or harm me. My graduation date has already been pushed back a whole year. This would push it...

My sister just started school in Nebraska. We're getting conflicting information and can't seem to get any straight answers. She signed up for AFROTC in hopes she could get some kind of scholarship to help pay for school. She has no scholarship as of right now. She is not eligible for a 4 year...

Hello, I'm a high school grad of 2016 planning on applying to the Air Force Academy for the class of 2021 and was curious how to improve my application. I'm aware that I can't just improve my chances in a matter of weeks, but I'm curious about ways to improve my application immediately and ways...

I was a member of the USMMA class of 2020, right around 1 st tri midterms of this (plebe) year, I got injured, had surgery on my knee and got set back. I’m at home now, healing and will be taking classes at a local college to get some ancillary credits finished (calc, chemistry, English, econ...

Hello everyone, I have just reviewed my preliminary application. I just want to know if I have to convert my new SAT scores back to the old for the SAT score section of the app? The application asks for SAT critical reading and math, but the new SAT is reading/writing evidence and math. Please...

Hello whoever this may concern, I am very interested in getting an NROTC scholarship so I may attend college, serve my country, and use the Marines as a major stepping stone into my ultimate goal of becoming a DEA Special Agent. I would like advice on other things you, the readers, would...

Hey everyone, I'm trying to figure out my class schedule for next year. I am a Senior in High School and need to bring my chances of admission as high as the can be. I think I remember reading/hearing somewhere that the USAFA requires that all applicants have taken at least one computer class...

I'm not quite sure how competitive I am for NROTC or the Naval Academy and I just wanted some opinions. Currently a Junior. Weaker aspects: Not many sports- >Not much involvement in church (not really religious) >No boy scouts, or club involvement (I was in DECA, and then left. Got turned down...

Hello, I've recently received my SAT score and received a score of 1100/1600. I know it's not great, but it was my first time and I wanted to try taking the SAT cold. Should I submit my preliminary application now knowing that USNA super scores all SAT scores? Also another reason why I'm asking...

Any advice is very appreciated and will be put to good use. My SAT and ACT scores are lacking right a the moment, and I would like to see what others have done to achieve high scores. Thank you

Hello! I was just informed that for 2016 year prep's and beyond there is a new requirement for entering the academy after Nmmi or the other prep schools. It's that the minimum Act scores must be met, unlike previous years because of the current competitiveness for Academy appointments. I...

I'm going to start with the question I'm still unsure about. This way not everyone has to read the questions about my chances. Sorry this post is so long. I had completed everything in my file, but didn't have my last optional recommendation letter until about three weeks ago. I wanted to turn...

I'll be starting my application for the NROTC scholarship soon, and for that particular scholarship they have you list your top five colleges in order of preference. I've narrowed it down to five, but I'm having trouble deciding what order to put them in. I don't want to go too safe and get...

I know its been done before, but currently im in a tough decision point. I'm a current 2nd year student at a community college. I was granted a Congressional Nomination to the USMMA and now i just recently sent in my Application for admission. I'm also working with the Marines on the PLC...