Hi y'all,
First things first, you can skip to the last paragraph if you don't want the introduction.
I'm stuck in a predicament and really would like some opinions. I'm a senior in high school and am currently deciding between Clemson and GT for next year (mechanical engineering and aerospace engineering, respectively). My ultimate goal after school is to serve in the Navy, preferably as an aviator. GT has an NROTC program, while Clemson only has Army and Air Force. I know that I can go to Navy OCS after Clemson, but I would rather not hedge my bets on something as fluid as OCS.
I'd love to attend GT, but the cost is a huge obstacle. Without ROTC, I'd be graduating with probably over $80,000 in debt versus $10,000 from clemson. GT NROTC is my ultimate goal, but I'm somewhat scared of weighing $80,000 in debt on a scholarship that I may not get.
I didn't apply for a four year scholarship because I focused on USNA senior year. I received a nom but was not offered an appointment. Class rank is 15/250, 3.83 gpa, 10 AP courses (including two maths and two sciences), 34 ACT, varsity track and field, varsity football (two year captain), sergeant at arms of National Honor Society, National Merit Finalist, and I work. I know that college scholarships are based on college performance, and next year the only thing I know for sure I want to do is play club rugby.
My question for y'all is if I should attend GT with the hopes of receiving a scholarship. I know that they are incredibly selective, but I think I'm competitive enough to receive one. But, I know almost nothing about the process and would really appreciate anyone else's opinion.
Thanks!
- Kris
First things first, you can skip to the last paragraph if you don't want the introduction.
I'm stuck in a predicament and really would like some opinions. I'm a senior in high school and am currently deciding between Clemson and GT for next year (mechanical engineering and aerospace engineering, respectively). My ultimate goal after school is to serve in the Navy, preferably as an aviator. GT has an NROTC program, while Clemson only has Army and Air Force. I know that I can go to Navy OCS after Clemson, but I would rather not hedge my bets on something as fluid as OCS.
I'd love to attend GT, but the cost is a huge obstacle. Without ROTC, I'd be graduating with probably over $80,000 in debt versus $10,000 from clemson. GT NROTC is my ultimate goal, but I'm somewhat scared of weighing $80,000 in debt on a scholarship that I may not get.
I didn't apply for a four year scholarship because I focused on USNA senior year. I received a nom but was not offered an appointment. Class rank is 15/250, 3.83 gpa, 10 AP courses (including two maths and two sciences), 34 ACT, varsity track and field, varsity football (two year captain), sergeant at arms of National Honor Society, National Merit Finalist, and I work. I know that college scholarships are based on college performance, and next year the only thing I know for sure I want to do is play club rugby.
My question for y'all is if I should attend GT with the hopes of receiving a scholarship. I know that they are incredibly selective, but I think I'm competitive enough to receive one. But, I know almost nothing about the process and would really appreciate anyone else's opinion.
Thanks!
- Kris