Likelihood of Recieving AROTC scholarship, and any reccomendations?

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ArmyMoose

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Im applying for a 4 year scholarship for AROTC and have only found conflicting information, was wondering if anyone can help me determine my chances for receiving a scholarship. If not chances then comparison to average winner.
GPA: 3.8 UW
SAT:1290 (taking one again tomorrow expecting a higher score)
12 IB classes, 1 AP class (all my school offers)
National Honor Society
National Math Honor Society
Camp Counselor over the summer
Altar server
Varsity Track 10-12 grade
Lacrosse 11th grade
Fitness test: 54 pushups, 5:59 second mile, 21 curl ups.
Vice president of the Mock Trial Club
Member of DECA club
30-35 hours a week job, 45 weeks a year

Also i am wondering, If i am to apply for a 4 year scholarship, and do not receive it, would a 3 year or 2 year scholarship be a different application process? Or would they automatically grant those? Lastly, I want to make it abundantly clear I plan on seeking a career in the Army, hopefully a financial manager officer.
Completely open to criticism!
 
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When you apply to the 4 year you are automatically considered for the other ones as well in the event you don't receive a 4 year.

Nobody here can tell you what your chances are and I don't know why people ask that so much.

What people can tell you is how close your stats are to other winners. I would say average scholarship winners usually have a higher SAT but other than that you align pretty well. Your PT score is low (only 21 situps is not very many). Also the interview is a big part so focus on making sure you prepare for that.
 
The interview is a significant piece of the puzzle, so no one will really have a good idea. Your chances are definitely better than if you didn't apply at all, right?

Enjoy your Senior year and worry about things you can control, like getting into the colleges you want to by putting up a good application with good personal statements, essays, etc.

You can always begin as a college programmer and compete for in-college scholarships next year if you don't get it. Do your best in your classes and stay in shape! Best of luck to you!
 
3yr or 2yr would be automatically granted if you're a winner of those scholarships. I can't really speak to chances, but I would say SAT definitely can be improved a lot and definitely curl ups too. Good job on GPA, extracurricular activities, leadership can be strengthened even more, sports are alright if you are captain of at least one of the teams. It looks like you are doing very well even in more challenging classes too.
 
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3yr or 2yr would be automatically granted if you're a winner of those scholarships. I can't really speak to chances, but I would say SAT definitely can be improved a lot and definitely curl ups too. Good job on GPA, extracurricular activities, leadership can be strengthened even more, sports are alright if you are captain of at least one of the teams. It looks like you are doing very well even in more challenging classes too.
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Im not captain, but i am a camp counselor, I just forgot to mention that. Also i wasnt able to get a varsity letter in 11th grade because of the pandemic, But if my SAT is strengthened which im sure it will be, would I be competetive?
 
ArmyMoose said:
Im not captain, but i am a camp counselor, I just forgot to mention that. Also i wasnt able to get a varsity letter in 11th grade because of the pandemic, But if my SAT is strengthened which im sure it will be, would I be competetive?
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Absolutely! If you could get it up to 1350, that would be good, but of course not as competitive as you hope it would be. When did you score the 1290? Because if that was a while ago, I'm sure you have a great chance of improving! Also, focus on math section because it is the easier of the two to improve IMO. and you could definitely explain the pandemic piece in preventing you from achieving a varsity letter. I also want to commend you for being very clear on what you want to do in the future. Make sure you talk about that in your interview because ROTC likes students who are clear in their intentions. Let me know if you have any questions.
 
TheAmericanDefender said:
Absolutely! If you could get it up to 1350, that would be good, but of course not as competitive as you hope it would be. When did you score the 1290? Because if that was a while ago, I'm sure you have a great chance of improving! Also, focus on math section because it is the easier of the two to improve IMO. and you could definitely explain the pandemic piece in preventing you from achieving a varsity letter. I also want to commend you for being very clear on what you want to do in the future. Make sure you talk about that in your interview because ROTC likes students who are clear in their intentions. Let me know if you have any questions.
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I just got my SAT scores back, its up to a 1340 now (no superscore). Also, I understand i could easily explain my inability to get a varsity letter, but does it even matter that I have a good reason? (because that section is 40 points in the interview, I wont be granted points simply because it was impossible to get it), thanks again for your responses they were extremely helpful.
 
ArmyMoose - Stop worrying about what you can't control. A lot of great candidates will have had the same issues with varsity sports as you experienced when their schools were dismissed mid-year.
It is great that you got your SAT score up to 1340. As someone mentioned - work on your physical fitness - this is something you can definitely control. And prepare yourself for the interview - extremely important. Be prepared to explain why you want to earn a Commission in the Army - vs wanting a scholarship. The interviewer will want to understand your motivation and it should not be to win a scholarship. Question - do you know what colleges you want to attend? What major? If you don't receive a national scholarship (these re highly competitive) you can apply for a 3 or 2 year scholarship once you are in college. A few students even do well enough to be selected for a 3.5 yr scholarship after their first semester. But it all starts with understanding your motivation to be an officer. Remember - you will serve either active duty and reserve duty for 8 years (4 years active duty and four years Reserve duty for a four year ROTC scholarship). Good luck
 
glen said:
ArmyMoose - Stop worrying about what you can't control. A lot of great candidates will have had the same issues with varsity sports as you experienced when their schools were dismissed mid-year.
It is great that you got your SAT score up to 1340. As someone mentioned - work on your physical fitness - this is something you can definitely control. And prepare yourself for the interview - extremely important. Be prepared to explain why you want to earn a Commission in the Army - vs wanting a scholarship. The interviewer will want to understand your motivation and it should not be to win a scholarship. Question - do you know what colleges you want to attend? What major? If you don't receive a national scholarship (these re highly competitive) you can apply for a 3 or 2 year scholarship once you are in college. A few students even do well enough to be selected for a 3.5 yr scholarship after their first semester. But it all starts with understanding your motivation to be an officer. Remember - you will serve either active duty and reserve duty for 8 years (4 years active duty and four years Reserve duty for a four year ROTC scholarship). Good luck
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Read what glen wrote. Do what you can to win it! And nice job, big improvement.
 
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