ROTC 3rd Board advice

[aruler104]

Hey all,

I submitted the application to be reviewed during the second board. Obviously, I didn’t get one this go around (that’s why I’m here). I have a 3.8 unweighted, and 4.2 QPA, and a 1040 SAT. My PFT and Interview are nearly maximum points and my ECs are as followed (see attached). I’m just asking is there anything else that I could do that could give me a more competitive edge?

Thanks for taking time to read.

 

[fullspeedahead]

First off it depends which scholarship you are applying for because those SAT scores are ineligible for the NROTC and AFROTC scholarship. Your EC’s are fantastic and your GPA seems solid, hopefully you took difficult classes, but I have to be honest and tell you to improve your SAT’s. Use Khan Academy and practice for hours everyday. You don’t want to miss out on an opportunity of a lifetime because of a low SAT score.

 

[Betcard]

First off it depends which scholarship you are applying for because those SAT scores are ineligible for the NROTC and AFROTC scholarship. Your EC’s are fantastic and your GPA seems solid, hopefully you took difficult classes, but I have to be honest and tell you to improve your SAT’s. Use Khan Academy and practice for hours everyday. You don’t want to miss out on an opportunity of a lifetime because of a low SAT score.

Definitely use Khan Academy. Link your scores, set up a program and do practice tests. My daughter did this and raised her score almost 200 points.

 

[aruler104]

First off it depends which scholarship you are applying for because those SAT scores are ineligible for the NROTC and AFROTC scholarship. Your EC’s are fantastic and your GPA seems solid, hopefully you took difficult classes, but I have to be honest and tell you to improve your SAT’s. Use Khan Academy and practice for hours everyday. You don’t want to miss out on an opportunity of a lifetime because of a low SAT score.

Definitely use Khan Academy. Link your scores, set up a program and do practice tests. My daughter did this and raised her score almost 200 points.

This is for Army ROTC.

 

[fullspeedahead]

First off it depends which scholarship you are applying for because those SAT scores are ineligible for the NROTC and AFROTC scholarship. Your EC’s are fantastic and your GPA seems solid, hopefully you took difficult classes, but I have to be honest and tell you to improve your SAT’s. Use Khan Academy and practice for hours everyday. You don’t want to miss out on an opportunity of a lifetime because of a low SAT score.

Definitely use Khan Academy. Link your scores, set up a program and do practice tests. My daughter did this and raised her score almost 200 points.

This is for Army ROTC.

Ok, only thing that will make you more competitive is just to increase those SAT scores. Other than that you have a solid application.

 

[EDelahanty]

Why are people telling the OP to improve his/her SAT scores? Useless advice, really. The horse left the gate months ago.

I have no idea what the attachment indicates, and I don't intend to open it. My suggestion is keep your hopes alive but develop a strong Plan B.

 

[Jcleppe]

I have to agree with EDelahanty, unless you're able to retake the SAT or take the ACT in time to update your file before the next board, your going to have to ride with the scores you have. Just one question, was that SAT score for just one sitting for the test or did you take it multiple times, the reason I ask is that AROTC superscores your test scores.

Make sure you take the advice to have a solid Plan B.

 

[aruler104]

I have to agree with EDelahanty, unless you're able to retake the SAT or take the ACT in time to update your file before the next board, your going to have to ride with the scores you have. Just one question, was that SAT score for just one sitting for the test or did you take it multiple times, the reason I ask is that AROTC superscores your test scores.

Make sure you take the advice to have a solid Plan B.

I took it four times and that’s my Best with a super score. There’s no dates that give me proper time to get the results back and update my file so looks like I’m going to ride it at this point. Will a Letter of recommendation do anything?

 

[fullspeedahead]

Why are people telling the OP to improve his/her SAT scores? Useless advice, really. The horse left the gate months ago.

I have no idea what the attachment indicates, and I don't intend to open it. My suggestion is keep your hopes alive but develop a strong Plan B.

Well, they were asking what could make them more competitive so I replied saying that the SAT score is the only thing that needs improving. I understand what you are saying but they could use higher SAT scores to reapply for the scholarship or if they want to transfer schools.

 

[NoS.W.E.A.T.]

First thing, if you do not use the resources of Khan, take an SAT course. My son initially had a 1260 SAT (first take; a benchmark only). After taking a local SAT class, he wound up with a 1400 & qualified for a AF/ROTC scholarship; he took the SAT 5 times. He also had a 3.85 GPA.

 

[BUArmyROTC]

First of all, Good Luck! Second, stay in touch with your intended school. If you can afford to get there, you have some reasonable options to compete for a scholarship on campus. Feel free to message me if you would like more detailed advice. For what it is worth, the Army is growing, and this works in your favor.

 

[Donkopolous]

I have to agree with EDelahanty, unless you're able to retake the SAT or take the ACT in time to update your file before the next board, your going to have to ride with the scores you have. Just one question, was that SAT score for just one sitting for the test or did you take it multiple times, the reason I ask is that AROTC superscores your test scores.

Make sure you take the advice to have a solid Plan B.

I took it four times and that’s my Best with a super score. There’s no dates that give me proper time to get the results back and update my file so looks like I’m going to ride it at this point. Will a Letter of recommendation do anything?

DS just got off the phone with a ROO, me lurking in the conversation. He reviewed his packet and is not sure why he has not been offered anything from the National. Very competitive and said the PMS he interviewed with recommended a 4 year and that everything was in order. Nothing more he can do. He did offer him to come to his school and he would provide him a 3 or 3.5 year. DS has already been accepted into that college honors program for Engineering. So, my point is, very competitive, ride it out and have a few plans to execute on if the National doesn't drop. DS has several plans of attack to execute from. Fun times!

 

[kinnem]

See here for board date deadlines: https://goldenknightbattalion.com/2018/05/07/board-dates-2018-2019-scholarship-boards/