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This is the time of year that many candidates are rushing to check all of the boxes and get their AROTC Scholarship application submitted. Before hitting the submit button, please take a few hours and research the posts on this forum about the importance of not submitting your application until it is the absolute best package possible. This means that your standardized tests scores are where they need to be, your PFT is where it needs to be (maxed out) all of your essays have been proofed and re-proofed, and you are prepared for your interview.....
YOU ARE ONLY BOARDED ONE TIME IN AROTC - Although there are 3 boards, your application is only reviewed and scored 1 time. Yes - you can resubmit a test score or a pft score, but you only get minimal change in points. The 1st Board is very competitive and you are putting yourself at a disadvantage if you submit a package without it being your best effort. The vast majority of the scholarships are awarded on Boards 2 & 3. If you are not an absolute superstar of a candidate - wait until Board 2 or 3 to submit. If you are not happy with your SAT/ACT, don't submit the application. Re-take the test and get the score you need - then submit the application. Research what the test score ranges have been in years past.
Please take your time in answering the questions in the CBEF. This is a VERY important part of your application and is not something to race through just to get the green check mark in your portal. Research the CBEF and give it adequate time to complete.
Lastly - read the multiple posts by @Montana State Army ROTC about the importance of waiting to submit until you have the best package. Many candidates submit sub-standard files for the 1st Board and never get a scholarship.
Good luck to everyone submitting this cycle.
YOU ARE ONLY BOARDED ONE TIME IN AROTC - Although there are 3 boards, your application is only reviewed and scored 1 time. Yes - you can resubmit a test score or a pft score, but you only get minimal change in points. The 1st Board is very competitive and you are putting yourself at a disadvantage if you submit a package without it being your best effort. The vast majority of the scholarships are awarded on Boards 2 & 3. If you are not an absolute superstar of a candidate - wait until Board 2 or 3 to submit. If you are not happy with your SAT/ACT, don't submit the application. Re-take the test and get the score you need - then submit the application. Research what the test score ranges have been in years past.
Please take your time in answering the questions in the CBEF. This is a VERY important part of your application and is not something to race through just to get the green check mark in your portal. Research the CBEF and give it adequate time to complete.
Lastly - read the multiple posts by @Montana State Army ROTC about the importance of waiting to submit until you have the best package. Many candidates submit sub-standard files for the 1st Board and never get a scholarship.
Good luck to everyone submitting this cycle.
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