Tennessee29
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Hello All,
I'm currently a high school junior looking to apply for the NROTC-MO Scholarship come April. I understand that there really isn't a way to estimate someone's "chances" of receiving the scholarship, but I'm looking for advice as to how I could strengthen my resume. One of my primary concerns is not having participated in a varsity sport. I was a part of our school wrestling team for several weeks this year but dropped after repeated conflicts with work and JROTC obligations. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Stats below.
Academics:
-4.2 GPA Weighted, 3.9 Unweighted
-4 AP Classes, 5 Honors Classes
-ACT: waiting to take the free test our school offers in March. Currently studying and doing practice online tests.
Athletics:
-One of two females in my MCJROTC program to have earned the superior physical achievement award.
-PFT (scores from our last JROTC PFT: 14 pull-ups, 129 crunches, 7:00 min mile). We do a mile run instead of the three-mile run. My three-mile run time is usually around 22-23 minutes, working on getting it down to 21. Plank is 4:30.
-Ran 2 Spartan Races, 5 Charity 5Ks (total 7), training for St. Jude half marathon in April.
Extracurriculars:
-Work 18+ hours a week as a cashier at Taco Bell
-MCJROTC (Rifle Team, PT Team, Drill Team). Was the physical training team captain my sophomore year, currently the CO GySgt and S-3 Operations Chief.
-School Bible Club (Currently the Vice President, on track to be President next year)
-National Honors Society
-Youth Group / Church
-Nominated to attend Girls State this summer, applying for General Tommy Franks 4-Star Leadership Camp, attended the Hugh O' Brien Youth Leadership Conference, and Future Presidents of America Youth Leadership Camp, attended 2 Cadet Leadership Camps and Student Leadership University 101 and 201.
-Currently participating in the American Legion Oratorical contest
-Worked for family-owned landscaping business for two summers
Community Service:
-Around 200 hours, should be around 250 by end of year
-Volunteer with church, AMVETS, teaching flag-folding classes at elementary schools, Special Olympics, American Legion tree sales, State Park clean-ups, and several other organizations.
Misc:
-Nominated for Legion of Valor Bronze Cross for Achievement award (will be finishing this application in May)
-Outstanding cadet award for two years, civic service award, athletic participation award, distinguished military training award, scholastic achievement
I'm currently a high school junior looking to apply for the NROTC-MO Scholarship come April. I understand that there really isn't a way to estimate someone's "chances" of receiving the scholarship, but I'm looking for advice as to how I could strengthen my resume. One of my primary concerns is not having participated in a varsity sport. I was a part of our school wrestling team for several weeks this year but dropped after repeated conflicts with work and JROTC obligations. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Stats below.
Academics:
-4.2 GPA Weighted, 3.9 Unweighted
-4 AP Classes, 5 Honors Classes
-ACT: waiting to take the free test our school offers in March. Currently studying and doing practice online tests.
Athletics:
-One of two females in my MCJROTC program to have earned the superior physical achievement award.
-PFT (scores from our last JROTC PFT: 14 pull-ups, 129 crunches, 7:00 min mile). We do a mile run instead of the three-mile run. My three-mile run time is usually around 22-23 minutes, working on getting it down to 21. Plank is 4:30.
-Ran 2 Spartan Races, 5 Charity 5Ks (total 7), training for St. Jude half marathon in April.
Extracurriculars:
-Work 18+ hours a week as a cashier at Taco Bell
-MCJROTC (Rifle Team, PT Team, Drill Team). Was the physical training team captain my sophomore year, currently the CO GySgt and S-3 Operations Chief.
-School Bible Club (Currently the Vice President, on track to be President next year)
-National Honors Society
-Youth Group / Church
-Nominated to attend Girls State this summer, applying for General Tommy Franks 4-Star Leadership Camp, attended the Hugh O' Brien Youth Leadership Conference, and Future Presidents of America Youth Leadership Camp, attended 2 Cadet Leadership Camps and Student Leadership University 101 and 201.
-Currently participating in the American Legion Oratorical contest
-Worked for family-owned landscaping business for two summers
Community Service:
-Around 200 hours, should be around 250 by end of year
-Volunteer with church, AMVETS, teaching flag-folding classes at elementary schools, Special Olympics, American Legion tree sales, State Park clean-ups, and several other organizations.
Misc:
-Nominated for Legion of Valor Bronze Cross for Achievement award (will be finishing this application in May)
-Outstanding cadet award for two years, civic service award, athletic participation award, distinguished military training award, scholastic achievement