HORRIBLE AROTC interview....

Thank you for all the responses! I want to answer a few questions..
1. his GPA is unweighted, but he has a 4.0 in all his college classes. He currently attends college full time as well as high school for 3 periods.

2. He is only 16.

3. We knew it would be an uphill battle, son #1 did very well in his interview and my husband is a graduate of USAFA. We were not blind to the fact that my son was not very competitive. HOWEVER - we felt the whole application and interview process would be a positive experience. The way he was spoken to was uncalled for, but I agree with many of the posts that the guy is still probably in combat mode. He just got to the school and has been house shopping.

4. NO, my son did not embellish the facts. He even corrected me when I said " I can't believe he said you wasted his time!" He said "MOM - he said a little part of him feels like I was wasting his time"

5. Bottom line is that my son has let what was said to him actually fuel his fire. He now feels he has something to prove and definitely will be joining ROTC with or w/o a scholarship. Serving his country is very important to him.

6. As others said - he will encounter jerks like this guy many times in his life. He is learning young how to deal with it!

Thanks again everyone!!!
 
riroka said:
Thank you for all the responses! I want to answer a few questions..
1. his GPA is unweighted, but he has a 4.0 in all his college classes. He currently attends college full time as well as high school for 3 periods.

2. He is only 16.

3. We knew it would be an uphill battle, son #1 did very well in his interview and my husband is a graduate of USAFA. We were not blind to the fact that my son was not very competitive. HOWEVER - we felt the whole application and interview process would be a positive experience. The way he was spoken to was uncalled for, but I agree with many of the posts that the guy is still probably in combat mode. He just got to the school and has been house shopping.

4. NO, my son did not embellish the facts. He even corrected me when I said " I can't believe he said you wasted his time!" He said "MOM - he said a little part of him feels like I was wasting his time"

5. Bottom line is that my son has let what was said to him actually fuel his fire. He now feels he has something to prove and definitely will be joining ROTC with or w/o a scholarship. Serving his country is very important to him.

6. As others said - he will encounter jerks like this guy many times in his life. He is learning young how to deal with it!

Thanks again everyone!!!
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Thanks for the clarification. I'm glad to hear that he is not discouraged by this encounter.

I do have one more thing to add... If he has completed more than 30 credit hours (semester) prior to the end of this school year, he may be ineligible for the scholarship, as he may be considered a sophomore upon matriculation. A recipient is supposed to have more than 3 years to complete his/her degree for the 4-year scholarship. This can vary depending upon the program he is entering at the specific institution, but it is something you should investigate carefully.
 
Riroka, your son may also want to look into other commissioning programs. The USMC PLC program comes to mind.

Good luck!
 
What is the USMC PLC program?

He will actually have 32 credits after this semester, then is taking 10-12 more in the spring. He had to send his college transcript to CC. Along with the transcript he included a letter explaining how he was planning to spend 4 yrs in college because he was double majoring.

There is no way I would let that kid graduate from college at what...age 19? 20? Those college years are memory makers -no reason to cut them short!
 
Riroka,

Google search for information on this commissioning program.

"The PLC Program has both ground and aviation options and is open to college freshmen, sophomores and juniors. Freshman and sophomores take their pre-commissioning training at Quantico, Virginia in two separate six-week training sessions over two summers without interrupting their academic career. One session takes place at the end of the first year following acceptance into the program and the other session is conducted at the end of the junior year of college. College juniors accepted into the PLC Program attend 10 weeks of training after the end of their junior year. After completion of all training requirements and upon receipt of degree, candidates are commissioned as a Second Lieutenant. Immediately thereafter, assignment to active duty commences."

Here is one definite site: http://www.marineofficerprograms.com/pages/platoon-leaders-class-plc.php
 
Wow

riroka said:
Hi all - my DS just had his ARTOC interview. Let me first say my eldest son is AROTC, so I am familiar with how things work. First off my son was told in the first 5 min. that he was not competitive bc he did not have a varsity sport. He continued on and asked "have you ever run a mile in your life". My son runs 2-3 miles every other morning. My son also has held a leadership position in a 300 member marching band for 3 years. He is in charge of the largest section of the band. He was told that was not a leadership position and meant nothing. Then he looked at my son and said "a little part of me is saying you are wasting my time!" THEN he told him to tell his parents to give up on a scholarship and that the AF and Navy won't want anything to do with him either!!

Now - my son is not the king of activities, but he has done a sport every year, participated in marching band, has volunteered and is damn smart! He skipped 7th grade, goes to college half time carrying a 4.0 with over 20 college credits below his belt. He has 33 ACT, but only a 3.32gpa, because he had a bad freshman year.

I am just in shock at the way he was spoken to - has anyone else had an interview like this or was this guy out of line?
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All I gotta say if he was my coach...I wouldn't play for him no mo'
 
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