ROTC APPLICATION QUESTIONS

[ES99]

Hello, I was wondering how much CC looks at the classes that you take throughtout highschool in terms of if you took harder classes or not. I have taken honors classes at the highest but no AP's and this worries me about my chances for getting a scholarship. If someone can give me a better insight on how they look at an applicant will be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

 

[JustABill1775]

Yes take the AP and Honors courses in high school. And DO WELL, GPA is important. Other activities like a sports team, club, and community service/leadership positions. Yet doing well in class/ studying is most important, that's my experience. Not to stress anyone. I know lots of people that got into and attend military academies and they only had high 4.0 GPAs and above average SATs, and a varsity sport. It's not hard to score well, just study and manage time. Everyone can have a great plan yet if they don't manage their time plan is ruined.

 

[DDDog19]

Mostly, it's about being well rounded. Yes they like AP classes, but it won't make or break your application if the rest of it is solid and your GPA is still high.

 

[zrxkuma]

DS had no AP classes, but solid GPA and SAT scores as well as leadership (baseball team captain and German club VP) and community service. He received a 4 year AFROTC scholarship for engineering.

 

[beepybeetle]

Navy will want AP classes, and if I was informed correctly by my coordinator, classes like AP Calc and AP Physics in particular. That being said, if you take a boatload of Hnrs courses but no AP, it certainly won't break your application.