What are my Odds of Winning a Scholarship

[Pololive5]

I've been in the running for an AROTC scholarship for the Oct. and Jan. Boards and was Boarded/under consideration for the both. I am really hoping that my luck turns around for the March board and am wondering how competitive I'll be.

Academic
SAT: 1220
GPA 3.55 W/ 3.2 U

Athletic
PU - 41
SU - 51
mile - 5:34
Varsity Athlete x4 seasons (2x XC, 2x Swim)
JV athlete x3 seasons (2x XC, 1x T&F)

Extracurriculars
Eagle Scout
JROTC w/ Superior Cadet
20hr/week Job as year round lifeguard
NHS member

Important notes
Accepted into VMI & Citadel (only citadel was uploaded before board)

Real Reason of concern - I really messed up my PMS interview and I feel was given a sub-par review. I somehow forgot my resume on my pinter, and I only realized I didn't have it after it was asked for and could not be found after frantic searching. The PMS asked that I email it to him when I got home, something I was sure to do and apologize more for.

I realize that the situation is completely my fault; one is more frustrated/disappointed than I. Is there still a realistic chance that I might still receive a scholarship?

 

[PVET]

I've been in the running for an AROTC scholarship for the Oct. and Jan. Boards and was Boarded/under consideration for the both. I am really hoping that my luck turns around for the March board and am wondering how competitive I'll be.

Academic
SAT: 1220
GPA 3.55 W/ 3.2 U

Athletic
PU - 41
SU - 51
mile - 5:34
Varsity Athlete x4 seasons (2x XC, 2x Swim)
JV athlete x3 seasons (2x XC, 1x T&F)

Extracurriculars
Eagle Scout
JROTC w/ Superior Cadet
20hr/week Job as year round lifeguard
NHS member

Important notes
Accepted into VMI & Citadel (only citadel was uploaded before board)

Real Reason of concern - I really messed up my PMS interview and I feel was given a sub-par review. I somehow forgot my resume on my pinter

I realize that the situation is completely my fault; one is more frustrated/disappointed than I. Is there still a realistic chance that I might still receive a scholarship?

I actually also forgot my resume at home on the day of my interview which I still kick myself for cause it was the only thing I should I brought. A good PMS wouldn’t Mark you off just for not having a resume. They would use their questions to find out more info. Now your PMS probably wanted it so he could write a detailed report about you. The only thing I see holding you back is your GPA and lack of leadership positions (unless you just forgot to mention them).

 

[Pololive5]

I've been in the running for an AROTC scholarship for the Oct. and Jan. Boards and was Boarded/under consideration for the both. I am really hoping that my luck turns around for the March board and am wondering how competitive I'll be.

Academic
SAT: 1220
GPA 3.55 W/ 3.2 U

Athletic
PU - 41
SU - 51
mile - 5:34
Varsity Athlete x4 seasons (2x XC, 2x Swim)
JV athlete x3 seasons (2x XC, 1x T&F)

Extracurriculars
Eagle Scout
JROTC w/ Superior Cadet
20hr/week Job as year round lifeguard
NHS member

Important notes
Accepted into VMI & Citadel (only citadel was uploaded before board)



Real Reason of concern - I really messed up my PMS interview and I feel was given a sub-par review. I somehow forgot my resume on my pinter

I realize that the situation is completely my fault; one is more frustrated/disappointed than I. Is there still a realistic chance that I might still receive a scholarship?

I actually also forgot my resume at home on the day of my interview which I still kick myself for cause it was the only thing I should I brought. A good PMS wouldn’t Mark you off just for not having a resume. They would use their questions to find out more info. Now your PMS probably wanted it so he could write a detailed report about you. The only thing I see holding you back is your GPA and lack of leadership positions (unless you just forgot to mention them).

I've been in the running for an AROTC scholarship for the Oct. and Jan. Boards and was Boarded/under consideration for the both. I am really hoping that my luck turns around for the March board and am wondering how competitive I'll be.

Academic
SAT: 1220
GPA 3.55 W/ 3.2 U

Athletic
PU - 41
SU - 51
mile - 5:34
Varsity Athlete x4 seasons (2x XC, 2x Swim)
JV athlete x3 seasons (2x XC, 1x T&F)

Extracurriculars
Eagle Scout
JROTC w/ Superior Cadet
20hr/week Job as year round lifeguard
NHS member

Important notes
Accepted into VMI & Citadel (only citadel was uploaded before board)

Real Reason of concern - I really messed up my PMS interview and I feel was given a sub-par review. I somehow forgot my resume on my pinter

I realize that the situation is completely my fault; one is more frustrated/disappointed than I. Is there still a realistic chance that I might still receive a scholarship?

I actually also forgot my resume at home on the day of my interview which I still kick myself for cause it was the only thing I should I brought. A good PMS wouldn’t Mark you off just for not having a resume. They would use their questions to find out more info. Now your PMS probably wanted it so he could write a detailed report about you. The only thing I see holding you back is your GPA and lack of leadership positions (unless you just forgot to mention them).

Thank you much, good to hear I'm not the only one out there who forgot their resume. I was sure to mention the leadership positions I've had through the years, mostly Boy Scouts and JROTC. I've always been doing something leadership wise, but as a military brat its been hard to get a school based leadership postition.

 

[Pima]

You are still in the running so remember that fact everyday until the next board results are released.

I think academically is what is holding you back. I do not know how competitive your school is, and nor does it matter.
~ I say that because most kids will say they are in a competitive school district. However, competitive in Arkansas where the state ranks low nationally is different than competitive in VA where many are ranked in the top 100 HSs in the nation.

3.55 weighted with a 3.2 uwcgpa says to me that either you did not take the most rigorous curriculum or you had problems with those courses.
~ Caveat you have very strong ECs. Eagle Scout, Varsity sports and a job shows you understand time management which is something they look for when it comes to ROTC.
~~ Eagle Scout also illustrates that you are not somebody who cuts and runs. It takes true dedication. Congrats on that award.

As far as the PMS, they get it. You are a teenager and this is all new to you, especially when it comes to nerves. They know how much it means to you. I wouldn't think forgetting a resume is going to be a make or break.

 

[Pololive5]

You are still in the running so remember that fact everyday until the next board results are released.

I think academically is what is holding you back. I do not know how competitive your school is, and nor does it matter.
~ I say that because most kids will say they are in a competitive school district. However, competitive in Arkansas where the state ranks low nationally is different than competitive in VA where many are ranked in the top 100 HSs in the nation.

3.55 weighted with a 3.2 uwcgpa says to me that either you did not take the most rigorous curriculum or you had problems with those courses.
~ Caveat you have very strong ECs. Eagle Scout, Varsity sports and a job shows you understand time management which is something they look for when it comes to ROTC.
~~ Eagle Scout also illustrates that you are not somebody who cuts and runs. It takes true dedication. Congrats on that award.

As far as the PMS, they get it. You are a teenager and this is all new to you, especially when it comes to nerves. They know how much it means to you. I wouldn't think forgetting a resume is going to be a make or break.

I've taken IB classes for my core classes, I'll admit I didn't super-star ace the classes but I took the most rigorous classes I could.

 

[Pololive5]

You are still in the running so remember that fact everyday until the next board results are released.

I think academically is what is holding you back. I do not know how competitive your school is, and nor does it matter.
~ I say that because most kids will say they are in a competitive school district. However, competitive in Arkansas where the state ranks low nationally is different than competitive in VA where many are ranked in the top 100 HSs in the nation.

3.55 weighted with a 3.2 uwcgpa says to me that either you did not take the most rigorous curriculum or you had problems with those courses.
~ Caveat you have very strong ECs. Eagle Scout, Varsity sports and a job shows you understand time management which is something they look for when it comes to ROTC.
~~ Eagle Scout also illustrates that you are not somebody who cuts and runs. It takes true dedication. Congrats on that award.

As far as the PMS, they get it. You are a teenager and this is all new to you, especially when it comes to nerves. They know how much it means to you. I wouldn't think forgetting a resume is going to be a make or break.

I've taken IB classes for my core classes, I'll admit I didn't super-star ace the classes but I took the most rigorous classes I could.

also if it means anything I'm in FCPS; I believe it's ranked highly and seen as a difficult school system.

 

[flyblu]

Ahh I looked at your SAT scores... It might be a stretch. I didn't even get in because my SAT score was too low ( 1070 ). Yours might be just barely hitting that mark.

 

[Pololive5]

Ahh I looked at your SAT scores... It might be a stretch. I didn't even get in because my SAT score was too low ( 1070 ). Yours might be just barely hitting that mark.

I agree the academics are on the low side; I was hoping that the athletic and extracurriculars would balance out. Does ROTC accept mid year transcripts? I think my senior grades are some of my best.

 

[A1Janitor]

Ahh I looked at your SAT scores... It might be a stretch. I didn't even get in because my SAT score was too low ( 1070 ). Yours might be just barely hitting that mark.

From google ...

You need at least a 3.0 grade point average and an 1100 SAT. The average SAT score for ROTC scholarships is 1260; the average grade point average is 3.77. The ROTC scholarships are heavily slanted toward certain subjects that are useful in the military.

 

[Pololive5]

Ahh I looked at your SAT scores... It might be a stretch. I didn't even get in because my SAT score was too low ( 1070 ). Yours might be just barely hitting that mark.

From google ...

You need at least a 3.0 grade point average and an 1100 SAT. The average SAT score for ROTC scholarships is 1260; the average grade point average is 3.77. The ROTC scholarships are heavily slanted toward certain subjects that are useful in the military.

Is the 3.77 weighted or unweighted? Maybe I just subconsciously want to raise my GPA, but it seems a little unfair that they use unweighted GPAs. If I had known that the ROTC uses unweighted when I entered High school, I wouldn't have taken a single AP/IB or even honors course. If courses are harder, it seems to make sense that there is a greater reward for completing it. I'll step off my soap box now. Thank you for info, all is appreciated.

 

[Pololive5]

Just because I saw someone else do it, i'll add my activities section.

 

[Jcleppe]

The main thing with the academics is that you want to try and have the GPA and SAT that will get you the max points on the academics section of your Interview sheet.

The fact that you have above an 1100 SAT and your GPA makes the mark plus you have taken upper level classes, you should be good for getting the max points on your interview for academics.

Your run time is impressive and that helps. If you work hard on your PU and SU's you could start the year with a great APFT which would go a long way in competing for a campus scholarship if you are not offered one by the final board. Keep running over the summer, the Cadre like seeing a new cadet come in first on the APFT run.

Whether you will get a scholarship or not will simply depend on where you end up on the board. Nobody here can begin to predict your chances for a scholarship, there are just to many factors that go into the selection process.

Best of luck

 

[Pololive5]

The main thing with the academics is that you want to try and have the GPA and SAT that will get you the max points on the academics section of your Interview sheet.

The fact that you have above an 1100 SAT and your GPA makes the mark plus you have taken upper level classes, you should be good for getting the max points on your interview for academics.

Your run time is impressive and that helps. If you work hard on your PU and SU's you could start the year with a great APFT which would go a long way in competing for a campus scholarship if you are not offered one by the final board. Keep running over the summer, the Cadre like seeing a new cadet come in first on the APFT run.

Whether you will get a scholarship or not will simply depend on where you end up on the board. Nobody here can begin to predict your chances for a scholarship, there are just to many factors that go into the selection process.

Best of luck

The PMS was very impressed with the run time and said it was the best he'd seen, actually brought up a little talking point about track. I actually had a retired 1SG/Drill Sergeant give the PFT so it was definitely fair, maybe a little too fair but that's neither here or there.

 

[BUArmyROTC]

Being awarded the scholarship nationally offers a certain prestige that is hard to beat. However, if you are committed to the path of becoming an Army Officer, there are about as many scholarship awarded on campus for enrolled Cadets as there are awarded nationally. This requires that you choose a school you can afford in case you come up empty handed in the long run. (Nonetheless, a Cadet who contracts in the sophomore year will receive over $12k to help defray costs, plus pay during camp and other summer training.) Frankly, at Boston University I have had some semesters where only ONE Cadet in a particular class is even eligible for a scholarship award. Ask yourself if you can commit enough to be qualified early, and you likely have better than a coin toss of a chance to get a scholarship. It likely will not be for all 8 semesters, but it still adds up!

 

[Pima]

This requires that you choose a school you can afford

I would also say another reason you choose a school you can afford is because as much as you are gung ho right now, many kids will leave the program. It becomes harder impo if the cadet on scholarship attended that dream school because it is the only way they can afford it is to be on the ROTC scholarship.

Think about it. You love the college, but hate ROTC. Do you stay in ROTC so you can stay at that college? Do you leave the college because you hate ROTC so much and go to a new college that you don't like as much, but can afford without the scholarship? You have made friends, made a life there, but now what? Start again?

ROTC offers that 1st yr out option for a reason because they know this is the yr to test the waters.