Does NROTC National Scholarship have any visibility for an appointment?

Squidward

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I have heard 2 different things - so wondering what the truth is.
I was awarded the NROTC National Scholarship back in November and its my plan B. I was told that the scholarship award is "visible" to the USNA decisioning board and then I also heard that it is not and it doesn't matter.
I am 3Q with a nom and just waiting like everyone else.

Does having the scholarship "help" my USNA package at all? Or not really?
Thanks in advance and congrats to all the appointments so far.
 
I don't believe it carries any weight in the WCS. Did USNA tell you you were "3Q?"
 
I am curious as well. How do you know that you are 3Q? USNA does not tell candidates when they are 3Q.
"complete, pending review" (CPR) does not mean "3Q", by the way.
 
I made a mistake. I am CPR and med qualified. Was not aware there was a difference. Apologies.
No room for mistakes, clearly.
 
I don't believe being selected for the scholarship has an affect on your app but NOT having applied might since it shows one's desire to serve regardless of how the commission is achieved.
 
Many, many, many USNA Candidates are awarded NROTC scholarships which is a wise "Plan B" for many reasons, not the least of which is NROTC Mids who reapply to USNA increase their chances of receiving an appointment. To answer your question, as BGOs we are required to ask all candidates during the interview whether the candidate is also applying to USNA, so yes, USNA does know. Additionally, USNA and NROTC do share information; BGOs are notified of NROTC applicants in their area and encouraged to reach out to those candidates in order to encourage them to also apply to USNA. However, does the NROTC scholarship "help" a Candidate's application with USNA admissions... not exactly. At least not with the first application to USNA because there are many candidates who also earn NROTC scholarships. BUT... it does have influence when a candidate re-applies to USNA after a year of college in NROTC, especially if the re-applicant is a high-performing NROTC midshipman who also receives the CO's nomination. Bottom-line: performance is the key indicator.
 
Thank you so much. That helps a lot and clears up some confusion from what I have been told initially.
 
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