NROTC 2 Year Scholarship

ematheny

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Hi there,
I'm a junior in college applying for the 2 year NROTC Scholarship
I have been in the University battalion for the last two years.
I have a 3.0 overall GPA and I am a tier 2 major
I have completed my required calculus courses and 1 semester of physics.
I scored an excellent on my last two PFAs
Have done a great amount of extracurricular activities and was given 100 PNS points by our CO.

How are my chances for this scholarship?
 
Hi there,
I'm a junior in college applying for the 2 year NROTC Scholarship
I have been in the University battalion for the last two years.
I have a 3.0 overall GPA and I am a tier 2 major
I have completed my required calculus courses and 1 semester of physics.
I scored an excellent on my last two PFAs
Have done a great amount of extracurricular activities and was given 100 PNS points by our CO.

How are my chances for this scholarship?
Looking at other threads there will be 19 2 year sideloads awarded this year. Looks like less than previous years. There are usually 200-300 applying for these. Not having physics 2 and GPA may not put you in a say top 10%. Worst case I think you get advanced standing and your an ensign in 2 years. DS was awarded a 2 years sideload for class of 2014 and is now somewhere underwater in the Pacific. Good luck.
 
Are you familiar with the PNS points? How do those work?
In the past there was a PNS scholarship and it was basically up to CO, I'm not sure if it is still used. I'm sure other posters will chime in with more current info.
 
Your grades in calc and physics are important: As and Bs translate into significantly more points on the board than Cs and Ds. Your GPA is about a half point below the typical average for a selected student. PNS points and the CO's written remarks are weighed heavily.

It's too hard to tell. The numbers are tough this year- only 19 scholarships will be awarded, and there look to be about 175-200 applicants.
 
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