serapis
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Good Morning All,
I am starting this forum as a place for ROTC non-selects to declare perceived weaknesses in their application file so that future applicants may avoid similar mistakes. Feedback from ROTC Midshipman and Officers would also be appreciated.
For context, I was a 2/22 NROTC 4-year scholarship non-select. I have since applied for the Army ROTC scholarship. My stats are:
Perceived Strengths in NROTC Application:
Perceived weaknesses in application in NROTC Application:
I believe that if we build this forum up, we could paint a full picture for future applicants and re-applicants to learn from. Please feel free to contribute
I am starting this forum as a place for ROTC non-selects to declare perceived weaknesses in their application file so that future applicants may avoid similar mistakes. Feedback from ROTC Midshipman and Officers would also be appreciated.
For context, I was a 2/22 NROTC 4-year scholarship non-select. I have since applied for the Army ROTC scholarship. My stats are:
- Academic: 36 ACT, 4.0 uw/4.23w GPA, 10 AP's (2 5’s, 4 4’s, 4 currently), National Honor Society Vice President
- Physical: Varsity Swim Captain, Varsity Track participant, Naval Sea Cadet Corps Ribbon for Excellence in Physical Readiness Test, 2.5 years of work as swim coach/lifeguard
- Military: Naval Sea Cadet Corps Petty Officer 1st Class, Naval Sea Cadet Corps Lead Petty Officer of division + Lead Petty Officer of recruit training honor company, West Point LOA w/Sen&Con Nominations
Perceived Strengths in NROTC Application:
- Strong academic, physical and military pillars of character
- Dedication to military career in Navy EOD corps (knowing what I want to do & unique choice)
- Good interview & followup
Perceived weaknesses in application in NROTC Application:
- Selecting 5 high-cost schools, with Yale (deferred) as #1
- Having my mother sign off on Drug Statement, Debarment and Suspension, Statement of Understanding and Applicant Fitness Assessment (was recommended by NROTC Coordinator, but forbidden according to the document & portal)
- Writing "does not apply" for "Live Abroad" and "Adversity" prompts
- Did not ask my NROTC Coordinator if there were any perceivable weaknesses in my application before submitting
- Submitted application on Nov 15, interview + sent to board on Dec 9th. According to my Coordinator, should've submitted earlier
I believe that if we build this forum up, we could paint a full picture for future applicants and re-applicants to learn from. Please feel free to contribute