bradster1993
5-Year Member
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- Jun 12, 2010
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Hello forum! I remember two years ago I found out about this website. I was kind of hesitant to post anything but boy I am sure glad I did. I was told that my application would be kind of weak so I got discouraged but, I tried even harder then I have ever done before and it paid off. It just shows that if you really put your mind to it that you can be successful. I came here looking for guidance on my future in the military as an officer. I received more off of this website then I had ever hoped for . I have told countless people at my school that are thinking about going in as an officer to join this forum and get the great advice I had here. It has proven to be invaluable in my efforts to receive a commission. This year has been full of ups and downs throughout this process. I came out of the hard fought year with a NROTC tier 3 (originally to an in-state school then transferred to private university successfully), AROTC (#1 in-state school), and AFROTC (3 year OOS) scholarships. I am extremely proud of what I have accomplished and am completely grateful to this forum for everything the people on here have done for me.
High school juniors listen up (read up actually). I was told by numerous people at my school and here on this very forum that I might not receive any scholarships. I did 4-years of NJROTC and the Area Manager said right to my face that I was toast and that I had no chance of winning a tier 3 scholarship with my stats. Not only did I receive the Navy one but the others as well. I received my Navy scholarship a month after he told me that. It was still very early in the game and I did not expect to be awarded a scholarship in September but it happened! My M+CR SAT scores were a total of 1200, not that great. Just remember that if somebody tells you that you are "toast" then prove them wrong and reach for the stars.
With that being said, I have one final question for you. I have to decide between taking a NROTC scholarship to Jacksonville University, AROTC to Appalachian State, and the AFROTC to USC-Columbia. I am honestly leaning towards the NROTC one right now just from the shear fact that I will incur absolutely no debt upon graduation. Can you guys give me any knowledge on the three schools I listed? I want to know things such as unit size, if the unit is a big part of the university, and what incentives I receive for attending there with a ROTC scholarship. Thank you.
Sincerely,
One Extremely Grateful High School Senior
High school juniors listen up (read up actually). I was told by numerous people at my school and here on this very forum that I might not receive any scholarships. I did 4-years of NJROTC and the Area Manager said right to my face that I was toast and that I had no chance of winning a tier 3 scholarship with my stats. Not only did I receive the Navy one but the others as well. I received my Navy scholarship a month after he told me that. It was still very early in the game and I did not expect to be awarded a scholarship in September but it happened! My M+CR SAT scores were a total of 1200, not that great. Just remember that if somebody tells you that you are "toast" then prove them wrong and reach for the stars.
With that being said, I have one final question for you. I have to decide between taking a NROTC scholarship to Jacksonville University, AROTC to Appalachian State, and the AFROTC to USC-Columbia. I am honestly leaning towards the NROTC one right now just from the shear fact that I will incur absolutely no debt upon graduation. Can you guys give me any knowledge on the three schools I listed? I want to know things such as unit size, if the unit is a big part of the university, and what incentives I receive for attending there with a ROTC scholarship. Thank you.
Sincerely,
One Extremely Grateful High School Senior
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