foxtail1027
USAFA '25
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As a 4 scholarship winner for both AROTC and NROTC MO, I want to share some tips regarding ROTC applications.
These are my personal opinions so please reference your primary sources and info.
1. Start the application EARLY if you're ready (and please don't procrastinate)
Those of you with good standardized test scores and GPA, go ahead and start the application process so that your file can be reviewed early on.
There are multiple scholarship boards for each ROTC branch so if you start early, you will have a greater chance of winning.
However, if you feel like you're unprepared, don't rush to get started.
2. Start getting in a really good shape.
I'm assuming you are all in decent shape since you're interested in the military but that doesn't mean you can slack off.
The fitness tests for ROTC scholarship applications are doable and you will easily ace it if you're well prepared.
For instance, I performed 60 push ups in 1 min, 54 sit ups in 1 min, and 6:28 mile run and got a perfect score for AROTC scholarship application.
However, for NROTC MO, I got 21 pull ups, 66 crunches, and 21:55 3 mile run and was only able to earn 235/300 (crunches held me back).
Find out your weaknesses and work on them.
3. Reach out to ROTC PMSs of your 1st choice school beforehand; especially AROTC
This not only shows your commitment to the program but is also a great opportunity to have them know you prior to the interviews.
4. Do your own research on the branch you want to serve in.
Alongside #3, this will make you look more committed and serious during interviews.
For example, the PMS that interviewed me was impressed by the fact I knew that Army is changing its fitness test from APFT to ACFT.
If you have any questions, feel free to drop them down below; I'll make sure I answer all of them
These are my personal opinions so please reference your primary sources and info.
1. Start the application EARLY if you're ready (and please don't procrastinate)
Those of you with good standardized test scores and GPA, go ahead and start the application process so that your file can be reviewed early on.
There are multiple scholarship boards for each ROTC branch so if you start early, you will have a greater chance of winning.
However, if you feel like you're unprepared, don't rush to get started.
2. Start getting in a really good shape.
I'm assuming you are all in decent shape since you're interested in the military but that doesn't mean you can slack off.
The fitness tests for ROTC scholarship applications are doable and you will easily ace it if you're well prepared.
For instance, I performed 60 push ups in 1 min, 54 sit ups in 1 min, and 6:28 mile run and got a perfect score for AROTC scholarship application.
However, for NROTC MO, I got 21 pull ups, 66 crunches, and 21:55 3 mile run and was only able to earn 235/300 (crunches held me back).
Find out your weaknesses and work on them.
3. Reach out to ROTC PMSs of your 1st choice school beforehand; especially AROTC
This not only shows your commitment to the program but is also a great opportunity to have them know you prior to the interviews.
4. Do your own research on the branch you want to serve in.
Alongside #3, this will make you look more committed and serious during interviews.
For example, the PMS that interviewed me was impressed by the fact I knew that Army is changing its fitness test from APFT to ACFT.
If you have any questions, feel free to drop them down below; I'll make sure I answer all of them