Question for those who have earned a 4 year AROTC scholarship...

As others have said, comparing stats is an exercise in futility because, at least for AROTC, such a significant portion of the total score are for factors that you will never know the score - PMS interview, CBEF and Board Score. My son received a 4-year on the 2nd Board, I've put his stats below, but I am convinced that he scored well on the unknown factors due to his being a 2-sport captain, including football, and being able to communicate his leadership abilities and experience during his PMS interview.

1330 SAT
3.7 unweighted GPA
Top 20% classrank
No JROTC
 
FrauTeufelshund said:
DS got a 4 year AROTC (and the university is covering room and board).
Plans to major in civil engineering at Michigan Tech University
4 years of JROTC (Deputy Battalion Commander his senior year)
football, hockey, track
NHS, Junior and Senior class president
fundraising and volunteer work in different clubs and organizations
SAT 1280
GPA 3.896 (unweighted)
Class rank 19/100 (wonky system with 15 ahead of him with a perfect 4.0s (some with much easier classes than DS, 10+ co-valedictorians every year)
24 college credits from early college/dual enrollment that should all transfer
(Got rejected by USMA and USNA)

I have no idea what was the deciding factor was, but I think knowing the Army through JROTC did help. He had a lot of talking points at the interview because of it. Practice your interviewing skills so your answers don't come across as if you are reading them.

Just put your best foot forward and submit an application you can be proud of. Be on top of things and get it in early, that way Dodmerb will also get done early. I wouldn't get wrapped up too much in other people's stats. There are too many factors you can not control in the whole process. My DS wasn't the top dog in all areas, but still got one. Good luck!
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What college is your DS attending?
Just wondering what other colleges cover Room and Board. My DS received the AROTC 3 yr and her school covers R and B as well.
 
I echo others that said be careful comparing stats. Two things we never know are the interview score, notes and recommendations or lack there of from the PMS interview, and also the CBEF, which no one ever knows how they did on that but can be a game changer. My daughter years ago now definitely had lower stats than some members who did not get a nursing scholarship offer at all, in some cases much lower, however she received a 3 year AD on the 3rd board. The question always is, that CBEF test (basically a personality test designed to see how successful you will be as an Army Officer) and the interview scoring and comments.

Put your BEST application together, that is all anyone can do.
 
FrauTeufelshund said:
DS got a 4 year AROTC (and the university is covering room and board).
Plans to major in civil engineering at Michigan Tech University
4 years of JROTC (Deputy Battalion Commander his senior year)
football, hockey, track
NHS, Junior and Senior class president
fundraising and volunteer work in different clubs and organizations
SAT 1280
GPA 3.896 (unweighted)
Class rank 19/100 (wonky system with 15 ahead of him with a perfect 4.0s (some with much easier classes than DS, 10+ co-valedictorians every year)
24 college credits from early college/dual enrollment that should all transfer
(Got rejected by USMA and USNA)

I have no idea what was the deciding factor was, but I think knowing the Army through JROTC did help. He had a lot of talking points at the interview because of it. Practice your interviewing skills so your answers don't come across as if you are reading them.

Just put your best foot forward and submit an application you can be proud of. Be on top of things and get it in early, that way Dodmerb will also get done early. I wouldn't get wrapped up too much in other people's stats. There are too many factors you can not control in the whole process. My DS wasn't the top dog in all areas, but still got one. Good luck!
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Congrats to your DS. My DS is at Tech now (Freshman) and I was the PMS there (a long time ago). Great school, solid program.
 
DS had a 1520 SAT
Lots of AP and NHS
Three sport athlete (lettered in all three) to include State qualifier/placer as a wrestler
No JROTC (not offered)
My one piece of advice is the old formula SAL - Scholar, Athlete, Leader.
Look at the whole person and put your best foot forward. If you are weak in a particular area (say academics) then work on your weakness and show improvement. Working to improve your strengths is not going to improve your chances. Good luck.
 
Brotherram said:
Congrats to your DS. My DS is at Tech now (Freshman) and I was the PMS there (a long time ago). Great school, solid program.
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BTW - I wouldn't say "rejected" I would say not selected. Appointments are a very competitive process with lots of variables involved.
 
PRBWJB said:
What was your SAT/ACT score?
What about class rank?
Did you participate in JROTC?
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I recently was awarded the 4 year scholarship in the 2nd board.
. 31 ACT (Superscored)
. Top 35% of class (competitive high school)
. I have participated in NJROTC all four years of high school, and I am the Executive Officer of my unit (Leadership positions look very good on your application.
 
Originally received a 3 year scholarship which was later upgraded to a 4 year one
-1310 sat
-Definitely not the top of my class and did received any academic honors
-did not participate in JROTC

I think what helped me a lot was that I was prepared for my interview and in my opinion I nailed it.
 
Would have responded sooner....but was placed in SAF purgatory, for reasons I just don't understand. 😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁

My son started out with a 3-AD, but got an additional year bump, last week.

SAT: 1340
Class Rank: 8/300
GPA: 4.0 (UW)
JROTC: Nope

Multiple Varsity Sports
Several Honor Society Memberships
Lots of Volunteer/Community Support Activities
Killed is PMS Interview

Oh......and such a beautiful smile, that mom says will land him a wonderful young lady who appreciates his love of video games, hot pockets, and piles of dirty laundry that rival the size of Mount Rushmore.
 
SOG-SA said:
Oh......and such a beautiful smile, that mom says will land him a wonderful young lady who appreciates his love of video games, hot pockets, and piles of dirty laundry that rival the size of Mount Rushmore.
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If my son can do it, so can yours!
 
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