Herman_Snerd
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Thanks - I hear ya - makes sense and I don't doubt it. I think mental toughness and resolve/ resiliency are keys and I actually I would bet very highly on you being among the majority who make it through. I will just say though that I don't think anyone went to NSI planning to quit or have this path not work out - just facts - sometimes people are definitely tough enough but just don't want to continue and go on to serve so always good to keep alternatives in the back pocket. FYI, a surprising number range the bell at NSI. A couple of folks survived NSI but then said no thanks. to continuing, and yet more didn't make it through their first semester.The issue with play hockey is that most of the schools I’m applying to are D1, and very good ones at that. In comparison to soccer or foootball where there are many FBS schools, there are only 60 D1 hockey schools so competition is incredibly tight. For example, Harvard hockey would be very comparable in competition to Alabama football. I’m good at hockey but not the NHL level required to play D1.
I’m confident that ROTC is the right path for me. I’m sure I’ll be able to maintain grade requirements and have no plans on quitting during NSI (the reason I’m doing NROTC is for the possibility of being a SEAL officer).
Good luck to you - if any of the schools are both what you want and maybe less than a D1 college program, maybe that would help you. As you stated most but not all schools you referenced are D1. So maybe look at the ones not D1? Hint: MIT is DIII - maybe you would light 'em up at that level and it could help with your admissions if you so desire. What an awesome school to get into and attend on a ROTC scholarship. Best of luck on your journey and good luck.