Waiting for appointment and still moving forward with other colleges

tycarpen said:
If candidate was medically disqualified for SA, then that would also take him/her out of the running for NROTC as well, wouldn't it?
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Potentially but not necessarily. For example, some things are waived NROTC and not SA, and vice versa.
 
He was advised to talk to his unit command regarding session request. Maybe it would be granted, maybe not. It is really quite a puzzle now with the NSI requirement. And from what we understand, NSI completion is mandatory to report to your unit.
 
tycarpen said:
If candidate was medically disqualified for SA, then that would also take him/her out of the running for NROTC as well, wouldn't it?
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If a candidate reports for I-Day, gets released because of medical, the good chance is he will be DQ's from NROTC at the same time, thus preventing the NROTC scholarship from "kicking in". NROTC waiver authority is different from USNA so absolutely a waiver is possible, the big question I would have is can NROTC initiate and grant a waiver fast enough for the candidate to attend NSI and have the scholarship activated in time? I would guess it would be very difficult, unless they could schedule the candidate for the last NSI and get any waiver approved prior to that. But there is always "College Programmer" for NROTC, where a candidate can actually (at least last year) walk on at the start of the fall semester, and join without the scholarship for the first year. That would give NROTC waiver authority time to process and approve the waiver, then a "side load" three year scholarship thru his Battalion would be available and likely.

On another front....there are circumstances where you have to make a decision early for a civilian college. Most "Full-Ride" academic scholarships, and athletic scholarships require a true commitment at the time of offer, meaning any SA applications ethically need to be withdrawn or closed since there has been formal acceptance to attend the school with the scholarship. This is from personal knowledge, and is usually spelled out in the offer. I have no idea of any consequences if you don't follow the ethical route (there is another thread on here regarding multiple acceptances and in that thread someone related that USNA was notified thru the generic college something or other of the applicants decision, and his USNA app was terminated). I have no direct knowledge of this, but I could see a college that reserves a full scholarship and then an applicant goes someplace else at the last minute having hard feelings, and possibly legal repercussions (repayment of the full scholarship) if you legally agree (many full scholarships require signing documents of commitment). As long as the actual "commitment date" is late enough you can keep all options going, but once anything is signed or acknowledged be careful, JMHO..:)
 
My understanding is if they check in for I-Day, the NROTC scholarship is voided? I am recalling having read it on an NROTC email in a "FAQ" attachment, Please tell me I read it wrong?! :oops:
 
Hopeful Plebe Mom said:
ah yes, another good reason to choose a school you can afford on your own without using the NROTC scholarship! yikes!
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My DS and I have had many discussions about the "what if's" of medical disqualification (permanent DQ). He said "Come on, mom....I would just go to community college for 2 years. Why would I spend all that money on gen ed classes?" I question if he will continue to feel that way, so still have applications in play, but personally not putting any deposits down. I feel like we don't talk about this option enough. What do you all think?
 
justdoit19 said:
It doesn’t seem like it would be a goood idea to be the guy that ‘sends an email requesting a late session, BC y’all are my back up and I’m hoping not to attend’ 🙄
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Still waiting to hear regarding acceptance at the 5 schools DS can use his NROTC scholarship at. I cringe along with @justdoit19 , to send that email asking for session #3!!

Updated to add: it is not an issue for us yet, with no Appointment offer, but who knows?!?! 😍
 
Impulsive said:
If a candidate reports for I-Day, gets released because of medical, the good chance is he will be DQ's from NROTC at the same time, thus preventing the NROTC scholarship from "kicking in". NROTC waiver authority is different from USNA so absolutely a waiver is possible, the big question I would have is can NROTC initiate and grant a waiver fast enough for the candidate to attend NSI and have the scholarship activated in time? I would guess it would be very difficult, unless they could schedule the candidate for the last NSI and get any waiver approved prior to that. But there is always "College Programmer" for NROTC, where a candidate can actually (at least last year) walk on at the start of the fall semester, and join without the scholarship for the first year. That would give NROTC waiver authority time to process and approve the waiver, then a "side load" three year scholarship thru his Battalion would be available and likely.

On another front....there are circumstances where you have to make a decision early for a civilian college. Most "Full-Ride" academic scholarships, and athletic scholarships require a true commitment at the time of offer, meaning any SA applications ethically need to be withdrawn or closed since there has been formal acceptance to attend the school with the scholarship. This is from personal knowledge, and is usually spelled out in the offer. I have no idea of any consequences if you don't follow the ethical route (there is another thread on here regarding multiple acceptances and in that thread someone related that USNA was notified thru the generic college something or other of the applicants decision, and his USNA app was terminated). I have no direct knowledge of this, but I could see a college that reserves a full scholarship and then an applicant goes someplace else at the last minute having hard feelings, and possibly legal repercussions (repayment of the full scholarship) if you legally agree (many full scholarships require signing documents of commitment). As long as the actual "commitment date" is late enough you can keep all options going, but once anything is signed or acknowledged be careful, JMHO..:)
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Yes, I agree with all of what you said. Luckily his NROTC school is a military college and admissions and command have been awesome. I am hopeful he will get through IDay and PS and have no issues. Trying to have a contingency plan with NSI is challenging. A civilian college was not a choice for him, he wanted the military component.
We will get through it and be ethical in the process.
 
Hopeful Plebe Mom said:
My understanding is if they check in for I-Day, the NROTC scholarship is voided? I am recalling having read it on an NROTC email in a "FAQ" attachment, Please tell me I read it wrong?! :oops:
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You are probably right, I-Day is likely considered "final acceptance" and once you formally accept one offer, the others probably become moot. Although, I think formal "swearing in' is usually done later in the day. That's why IF you get dismissed for medical day one, you can go home with your parents without having to "separate out" after swearing in. There have been posts on here about candidates not making it past the first few days (for many different reasons) and they ended up having to go to community or 2yr colleges for the the first semester because of the loss of other opportunities.
 
Hopeful Plebe Mom said:
My understanding is if they check in for I-Day, the NROTC scholarship is voided? I am recalling having read it on an NROTC email in a "FAQ" attachment, Please tell me I read it wrong?! :oops:
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That is also what I read.
 
tycarpen said:
My DS and I have had many discussions about the "what if's" of medical disqualification (permanent DQ). He said "Come on, mom....I would just go to community college for 2 years. Why would I spend all that money on gen ed classes?" I question if he will continue to feel that way, so still have applications in play, but personally not putting any deposits down. I feel like we don't talk about this option enough. What do you all think?
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Something that should be discussed at length. Certain majors and many students with HS college credits end up taking courses in their majors in their first semester freshman year. So going to a 2yr college with general ed classes may put one "behind the 8 ball" in their major. Especially Tech or Engineering majors would end up four or five classes behind if they even could transfer in starting their junior year.
 
Impulsive said:
Something that should be discussed at length. Certain majors and many students with HS college credits end up taking courses in their majors in their first semester freshman year. So going to a 2yr college with general ed classes may put one "behind the 8 ball" in their major. Especially Tech or Engineering majors would end up four or five classes behind if they even could transfer in starting their junior year.
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True! - these SA applicants are usually way, way ahead academically already, so a community college would just have them treading water for bit....
 
My daughter has let her plan B and plan C schools (who had both offered significant scholarships and both who strongly recruited her) know that she has accepted her appointment to USCGA. Both were very small schools and she didn't feel right continuing to take a spot on their teams or holding on to scholarship money they could give to someone else. She has not yet turned down plan D, which is one of the state schools where she was also offered scholarships and a spot on the team. She figures if something happens and she is injured before the end of June, she would take a strong freshman year at plan D and reapply at USCGA for next year. We will probably talk to admissions at plan D to let them know the situation and see what they recommend just in case something happens during the summer. Haven't paid a deposit though.
 
ProudMom7 said:
My daughter has let her plan B and plan C schools (who had both offered significant scholarships and both who strongly recruited her) know that she has accepted her appointment to USCGA. Both were very small schools and she didn't feel right continuing to take a spot on their teams or holding on to scholarship money they could give to someone else. She has not yet turned down plan D, which is one of the state schools where she was also offered scholarships and a spot on the team. She figures if something happens and she is injured before the end of June, she would take a strong freshman year at plan D and reapply at USCGA for next year. We will probably talk to admissions at plan D to let them know the situation and see what they recommend just in case something happens during the summer. Haven't paid a deposit though.
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Looks like a well thought-out plan! Great options; must be an outstanding young lady.
 
Plan B for my DS is VMI on NROTC scholarship. He's already been accepted at VMI just waiting for NROTC decision. Not sure when each of these send their decisions. Its def an exercise in patience.
 
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