NROTC Options

[Cls2023]

Hello All,

So I received a rejection from my plan A, USNA, and my plan B NROTC at ERAU. I am able to attend Auburn and join NROTC as a college programmer and try again for a 4 year NROTC scholarship. I also have the option of an 4 year AROTC scholarship at ERAU. My end goal is to be a pilot. I am a private pilot now and have always wanted to fly jets. I think you can see my dilemma with the Army side...... but here’s my question- Would it be a viable option if I went with the college programmer and reapplied at Auburn but have my number 1 choice at ERAU and transfer after freshman year? I assume this is theoretically possible but has it been done before? Are you treated the same if the intentions are to transfer?

 

[rocatlin]

One other item you need to throw in that mix -- a sideload scholarship. While it's most likely possible to transfer to your number 1 school on the 4 year route, is it necessarily the right thing to do? From what I've been told, Auburn is a solid unit. Will the staff at Auburn be as motivated to work towards a possible sideload if you are focused on Embry Riddle? As you get immersed as a college programmer at Auburn, you may also change your mind about the transfer.

If your end goal is to fly, what difference does it make where you get your diploma from? You're just as commissioned from either school. You'll still end up going to Pensacola regardless of which school you commission from.

Keep all options open.

 

[Cls2023]

Will the staff at Auburn be as motivated to work towards a possible sideload if you are focused on Embry Riddle?

This is my thought as well. I plan on doing a tour soon as AU is only about 2.5 hours from my house and get more insight on their program. If anyone has some suggested questions to ask or other information on the situation please let me know.

 

[Dial the gate]

“My end goal is to be a pilot. I am a private pilot now and have always wanted to fly jets.”

You may have heard this before but it is worth repeating: “Needs of the Navy.”

There are many many stories on this great site of bright young minds who have always wanted to fly but were sub-drafted. Instead of flying the great blue skys with your hair on fire, you are 20 leagues under the see making sure nuclear reactors are doing their thing. This happens no matter what school you attend, USNA, any SMC, and one this year at Aurburn.