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Hopeful2025

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Hello everyone, I am a recent winner of an NROTC scholarship that applied as a tier 3 major (PoliSci). I'm aware only 15% of applicants that are tier 3 get selected which is why I'm kind of surprised I got it this early. I've seen stats for AROTC, but I was wondering if anyone had stats for NROTC for last year? Things such as like total number of applicants, how many selected, how many tier 3, etc. Thanks!
 
You should be able to find an earlier post with these stats. Search for posts by @Go Dores!
He is usually the source for what stats we have.
 
I believe you're mixing up your stats (although I could just be misinterpreting). The navy quota is that a maximum of 15% of people on scholarship can be Tier III, no more.

That doesn't equate to a 15% "acceptance" rate for Tier III, as most people don't apply for Tier III scholarships.
 
@Hopeful2025 congrats on your selection for an NROTC scholarship! You were selected due to the outstanding nature of the information in your application.

@nrotcmid23 is mostly correct. I'll clarify one point. ~85% of scholarships are awarded to applicants interested in pursuing a Tier 1 or 2 major - for the incoming freshman class. This target is set to ensure a 65% tech major of scholarship students at graduation/commission.

I believe I posted this link in another related thread recently -


Target at start of sophomore year is 80%, start of junior year is 75%, start of senior year is 70% [para 10].

From my perspective, your selection at this early a board with a Tier 3 major is not surprising. The board selects the best talent presented. You were clearly one of those applicants. You've simply started filling the Tier 3 bin. Others will join you as the boards progress, but we know this bin has a target cap (~15% of the total number NSTC is looking to select this year). The boards do not push off highly qualified Tier 3 major applicants to later in the board season while waiting to fill Tier 1 and 2 bins. It doesn't work that way.

I didn't specifically answer your question on board selection stats. I'll see what I can find although the bottom line is ROTC scholarships are a very competitive process.
 
Hopeful2025 said:
Hello everyone, I am a recent winner of an NROTC scholarship that applied as a tier 3 major (PoliSci). I'm aware only 15% of applicants that are tier 3 get selected which is why I'm kind of surprised I got it this early. I've seen stats for AROTC, but I was wondering if anyone had stats for NROTC for last year? Things such as like total number of applicants, how many selected, how many tier 3, etc. Thanks!
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Hello, Congrats! My DD also received an NROTC as a tier 3 major this year. She also received an AROTC and a Type 7 for AFROTC as the school she plans to attend either are on campus or a very close (1/2 mile jog) to the crosstown location.
 
myDDnotme said:
Hello, Congrats! My DD also received an NROTC as a tier 3 major this year. She also received an AROTC and a Type 7 for AFROTC as the school she plans to attend either are on campus or a very close (1/2 mile jog) to the crosstown location.
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Wow that's amazing! All 3 branches! If your DD is applying to SAs as well I have no doubt she'll get in.
 
Hopeful2025 said:
Wow that's amazing! All 3 branches! If your DD is applying to SAs as well I have no doubt she'll get in.
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That was her original plan was to apply to SAs. She had visited both Air Force and Naval Academies a couple of times. She loved them both and had interest/offers from the coaches of her sport. After much exploration and talking to current ROTC cadets/midshipmen and current officers, she finally decided that attending a D3, high-academic school in a traditional college setting would give her a well-rounded college experience, allow her to play her sport in college with a time commitment that would be more manageable, and participate in ROTC. Are you applying to SAs as well?
 
myDDnotme said:
That was her original plan was to apply to SAs. She had visited both Air Force and Naval Academies a couple of times. She loved them both and had interest/offers from the coaches of her sport. After much exploration and talking to current ROTC cadets/midshipmen and current officers, she finally decided that attending a D3, high-academic school in a traditional college setting would give her a well-rounded college experience, allow her to play her sport in college with a time commitment that would be more manageable, and participate in ROTC. Are you applying to SAs as well?
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I am, I'm applying to both the naval academy and west point.
 
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