ROTC and Re-applying

[Dan2012323213]

Although I have received a 3-year army scholarship to attend a college, I've been rejected by them and would like to know if the Army would allow me to take a gap year so that I can reapply to that university.

 

[kinnem]

You can try to transfer the scholarship to a college where you were accepted. I've never heard of them allowing a gap year.

 

[Crazycrockpotmom]

Id call the unit and ask about options on transferring.

 

[franknd]

Although I have received a 3-year army scholarship to attend a college, I've been rejected by them and would like to know if the Army would allow me to take a gap year so that I can reapply to that university.

Does the university know that you were awarded the scholarship? If they don't, I would encourage you to inform them of this. It might warrant a reconsideration of your denial. I would contact both the admissions office directly and the ROO at the AROTC unit.

 

[EJF]

This might not be what you are looking for, but my son was accepted to 3 of his 4 choices, looking back it was a blessing that he did not get admitted to that one. He’s in a much better place where he currently is with academic success and excelling in ROTC. I’m not sure how taking a gap year will make you more qualified to be admitted. You might be in a better position to start somewhere else, prove yourself with ROTC and your grades and then attempt a transfer. There’s not guarantees that will happen either. You want to give yourself the best shot at getting through college and commissioning so it could be better to bloom where you are planted. Congratulations on your scholarship! You have much to be proud of!

 

[Dan2012323213]

Does the university know that you were awarded the scholarship? If they don't, I would encourage you to inform them of this. It might warrant a reconsideration of your denial. I would contact both the admissions office directly and the ROO at the AROTC unit.

I did, they said they couldn't do anything because the rejection reflected months of deliberation.

 

[glen]

I did, they said they couldn't do anything because the rejection reflected months of deliberation.

So then, consider your other choices. There are many colleges still open for applications with ROTC programs, and frankly most colleges and universities will provide you with an excellent education aside from the prestiege of a high US News ranking if this matters to you. The websites of most services have lists of schools with their ROTC programs. It is likely your ROTC scholarship can be used at one of these other schools.
If you want to transfer after your freshman year and are accepted at your first choice school, you could try to work with your ROTC advisor on transferring as a sophomore. Not guaranteed, but I have read tthat it has been done.

 

[franknd]

I did, they said they couldn't do anything because the rejection reflected months of deliberation.

That's too bad. But to underscore what glen wrote, there are schools that genuinely seek out 3AD winners. I remember, for example, that when the Montana State PMS used to post here, he wrote (IIRC) that their school gave 3AD winners the first year free and maybe even room and board. Whatever it was, it sounded like a great deal. I suspect there are a number of schools that have similar inducements and are still taking applications.

 

[gooseblitz]

I did, they said they couldn't do anything because the rejection reflected months of deliberation.

Did you get accepted to other colleges? I would say the bar for ROTC National 2 year is higher than most admissions. So there most certainly are plenty of great schools you could be accepted to. Hopefully, you have a backup plan. If you have your heart set on a school that didn't accept you I would advise you to move on. Students your age adapt quickly. My oldest is 21 now....he changed his mind a few times in college selection process and is now a Junior and has had the time of his life at what was likely his 3 rd choice school. My 2nd son ended up at a school that started out his probably 5th or 6th choice school then became his 2nd choice by the time ROTC scholarship came in and same thing. He is very happy where he ended up. The GAP year in most cases doesn't look great to the generation handing out admissions and scholarships. Just my opinion. Adapt to what fits for you. That 3 year ROTC scholarship is a tremendous opportunity....make the most of it.