Chance me Army ROTC Scholarship?

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kleiner10

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Hi everyone, I am a high school junior and I'm wanting to know my chances at a 4 year AROTC Scholarship. Here are my stats:
1. 3.85 unweighted GPA, 4.25 weighted (on 5.0 scale)
2. 1220 SAT
3. 3 AP classes taken so far, I signed up for 5 next year
4. 42 pushups/min, 46 situps/min, 5:17 timed mile
5. 2 years varsity spring track, 1 year varsity indoor track, 2 years varsity cross country (so far for all those)
6. Cross country co-captain
7. 2 years working at YMCA, as a camp counselor and sports referee
8. 3 years volunteering at YMCA summer camp
9. Member of NTHS and NHS, as well as English, Social Studies, and Science Honor societies and 3 other clubs
10. Done multiple service projects
 
Idk if it'll matter when you're placed in the OML bc of this corona stuff, but work on your SAT score/take the ACT. Those tests simply take practice to improve, lots of free resources online. I would say strive for a 1350+ on the SAT and a 30+ on the ACT just to be safe. Awesome mile time, pretty darn good pushups and situps. Start looking into how many actual hours of service you've given, bc obviously 3 years isn't a realistic time. You'll be asked to list the number on the application. Good for you doing those clubs/in-school activities, maybe it can be used as an interesting talking point during your PMS interview.

Have you held any leadership positions besides the co-captain in cross country? Any positions that you were elected to lead in?

The following is the actual sheet your PMS will follow during the interview. Improve on whatever doesn't get you the 200/200 points.

You're a strong candidate but could always improve. Good luck otherwise!
 
I agree with improving on the SAT score. Khan Academy online has free test prep.
 
SAL...scholar, athlete, leader. Make sure in your app/interview that which you’ve led comes through. Clubs and volunteering are good, but being a leader with demonstrable achievements in that role is even better.
 
Overall looks like you're on track but as mentioned see if you can get a better SAT/ACT score. Most importantly, seek out leadership positions in the sports you're involved with and in student government. You will want to have as much leadership experience as possible to really make a strong impact during the interview.
 
At least look good for a 3 year scholarship, but I'll echo work on your SAT, but you also need to add to your leadership package. My guess is Boys State is not happening this year or at least will be postponed but look at that or a replacement for that.
 
One thing you absolutely do not want to underestimate are the essays. I’m sure this is what separated my otherwise good but average stats. The essay is usually a generic prompt like “why do you want to be an officer in the United States Army”. Don’t give a generic answer, even if your reason is “common” or “cliche”. Make it reflect your personality and experiences (try to be as specific as possible within the word limit) and how that has influenced your decision to pursue AROTC and the career of an Army officer. The PMS I interviewed with had experience being on the board. They have a very short amount of time to look at each application, so things tend to get skimmed over, particularly the essay if it isn’t engaging. According to him, the best thing you could to is actually get the officers on the board to stop and read through your essay. Even if your stats are average, they could give you a higher score if they connected with what you wrote.
 
4+/6 on the board. Low amounts of leadership hurt your board score. But good gpa/test scores and PT test will help you get more points on your file. But again low amounts of leadership will also hurt your file. Review my board post from 2 months ago. Interesting essays are important.
 
You have some good feats but use that for the essay and interview. Make sure to point out WHAT YOU HAVE LEARNED because I have seen all types of cadets in ROTC. Some are snobs and some aren't and you'll learn about that in the program. I received a 2.5-year scholarship and had to do the same except didn't have to submit my SAT or ACTs, so I can't imagine it to be any different as far as interviews and essays.
 
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