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sabrescoutmom

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Any feedback on Syracuse University AFROTC?

DS 1st choice was initially RPI, but with Merit Scholarships and conversion of Type 7 from 3-4 years, He is now looking more closely with an accepted student/AROTC visit scheduled next week.

(Major will be Aerospace Engineering)
 
I grew up in upstate NY. RPI is known as an engineering school. Syracuse may have a fine engineering program but "engineering school" is not the first thing that comes to mind when thinking of Syracuse. In addition, I believe RPI offers free room and board but you should check with the unit/or bursar to confirm this. I mention it as it might change the financial calculations. I would also call the bursar at Syracuse, if you haven't, to confirm you can make use of those scholarships in addition to the AFROTC scholarship.

I do not recommend picking a college on the AFROTC unit. Instead pick the college and your DS will thrive. Good luck to your DS on his decision.
 
sabrescoutmom said:
Any feedback on Syracuse University AFROTC?

DS 1st choice was initially RPI, but with Merit Scholarships and conversion of Type 7 from 3-4 years, He is now looking more closely with an accepted student/AROTC visit scheduled next week.

(Major will be Aerospace Engineering)
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I am referring to AFROTC
 
kinnem said:
I grew up in upstate NY. RPI is known as an engineering school. Syracuse may have a fine engineering program but "engineering school" is not the first thing that comes to mind when thinking of Syracuse. In addition, I believe RPI offers free room and board but you should check with the unit/or bursar to confirm this. I mention it as it might change the financial calculations. I would also call the bursar at Syracuse, if you haven't, to confirm you can make use of those scholarships in addition to the AFROTC scholarship.

I do not recommend picking a college on the AFROTC unit. Instead pick the college and your DS will thrive. Good luck to your DS on his decision.
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BigBillNY said:
kinnem said:
Why not just post it here and then everyone can benefit.
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Because I did not want to bash one school publicly.
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I am sure every school has some horror stories from students ... as well as great stories.

My twin brother got his PhD from Syracuse. And my niece is going there for journalism this year.

There are a lot of great alums that graduated from SU.
 
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Syracuse offered 15,000 for room and Board, will match the 18,000 the 1st year which essentially converts it to a 4 year type 2 AFROTC scholarship . Together with the 28,000 ECS leadership DS was offered -it brings the scholarship
award to 61,000 /year .
We will reach out to RPI after our visit tomorrow, but they did not sound like they will match the 18,000 and even with R&B -the merit aid is
$10,000 less for the 3 years ( and $25,000 more the remaining 3 years) so it is a significant financial difference!
SU also has an ROTC living /learning community within the Soems
 
Dorms which is a great option. We have a friend whose son is also Aerospace Engineering at SU ( not ROTC) who loves the program and is thriving/excelling there.
 
sabrescoutmom said:
Syracuse offered 15,000 for room and Board, will match the 18,000 the 1st year which essentially converts it to a 4 year type 2 AFROTC scholarship . Together with the 28,000 ECS leadership DS was offered -it brings the scholarship
award to 61,000 /year .
We will reach out to RPI after our visit tomorrow, but they did not sound like they will match the 18,000 and even with R&B -the merit aid is
$10,000 less for the 3 years ( and $25,000 more the remaining 3 years) so it is a significant financial difference!
SU also has an ROTC living /learning community within the Soems
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That's certainly a sweet deal and Syracuse is a great university. Unfortunately I don't know a thing about their engineering programs. Easy access to the Finger Lakes, Lake Ontario, Adirondack Mts, Allegheny Plateau, etc. if those are places/activities your DS is into.
 
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