I know that no one really knows the exact answer except the board members themselves, but I just want to get an insight on the statistics of people receive the scholarship (like a guess). How hard is it to get the scholarship? I submitted my applications back in October, and I think my application was boarded since November.
What are the expected SAT/ACT, GPA, leadership scores to get the National NROTC Scholarship this year?
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There are way too many variables for anyone to know this. It also changes every year because the "stats" for other candidates changes every year. Someone with similar stats as you might of gotten a scholarship last year, but this year they might not. It all depends on the quality of the other candidates.
Worry about the things you can control, forget about the things you cannot. Put forth your best application, and then you get to wait and see what happens. It sucks I know, but trying to gauge what will happen or guess the future will only give you unneeded stress and frustration. The NROTC application process is your first taste of what it will be like in the Navy. Hurry up and wait and not knowing what will happen until right before it does (NSI, summer training, Service selection, Ship selection, post college training, etc) will be your new normal. Just do your best and then what to see what happens. It is tough, but it will be easier as time goes by.
Good luck!!
Worry about the things you can control, forget about the things you cannot. Put forth your best application, and then you get to wait and see what happens. It sucks I know, but trying to gauge what will happen or guess the future will only give you unneeded stress and frustration. The NROTC application process is your first taste of what it will be like in the Navy. Hurry up and wait and not knowing what will happen until right before it does (NSI, summer training, Service selection, Ship selection, post college training, etc) will be your new normal. Just do your best and then what to see what happens. It is tough, but it will be easier as time goes by.
Good luck!!
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It’s a national competition from the git go. It’s quite competitive! There are several intangible pieces that cannot be gauged. Practice for your interview, bang out the fitness test, and put forth your best resume. And if a scholarship doesn’t come your way, join as a college programmer and be a leader. There is a good chance of earning a subsequent scholarship. Don’t get discouraged, keep at it.
Good luck!!
Good luck!!
“Hurry up and wait” is definitely common in the military. I see a lot of people on this site getting nervous about not hearing back yet even though it’s only December. There’s definitely been times I’ve been told about something (travel plans with flights to/from location, training schedule, etc) like the day before it’s supposed to happen, not weeks/months in advance
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This is VERY true.
DS freaked out about application (and me too to be honest) when he was in high school. Then it was NSI prep. Now he doesn't even worry about anything related to the unit until right before. It is a new normal for him. It will be for candidates also.
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Sometimes they’ll tell you one thing sort of in advance, and then it changes the day before or day of
After watching my DD go through this (as well as other kids that she knows) I can only say it is VERY hard to predict who gets the scholarship based on quantifiable stats! My DD had a close to perfect ACT; grades/ranking to match at a large high school and got into colleges with very low admission rate like University of Michigan but didn't get a scholarship. However, she knew two others with lower test scores/grades who did get the scholarship. Try not to worry- if you don't get the scholarship just go in as a programmer and work hard. My DD had a scholarship by the end of her first semester freshman year and has some great billets this year (sophomore year)! Just hang in there and keep chasing your dreams!! good luck!
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DS didn't even bother with the 4 year national competition, and just planned to be a college programmer with the intent to pick up a side load. The 4 year winners that he has met (he is in a huge unit, and there are tons of them) only validated his choice. No rhyme or reason whatsoever. Frankly, we are a little stunned at the quality of some of the national "winners" One 4/C is within a sniff of getting dropped, and a couple of 3/C Mids are on academic probation. I don't know what metrics they are using to award the 4 year ride, but at least with the kids at his school, they need to re-calibrate.
Is your son's NROTC unit at a private or public university?
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I am very new to the ROTC scholarship process. As a programmer you’re able to get on scholarship in your first year? How can you do this instead of having to wait until your sophomore year? One last question, because she was on scholarship by the end of her first semester, was she able to go to summer training after her freshman year ended?
Wow, that’s discouraging. We didn’t expect an AROTC scholarship in Oct knowing how few are given and that they’re mainly to Ivies, but seeing DD’s resume compared to prior years’ winners we have been optimistic for a Feb 3 yr. I hope your NROTC experience isn’t the norm
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There has been a scholarship some units have awarded called the On The Spot Scholarship (OTSS) in the last two years. It has been awarded to some about end of fall semester or beginning of spring semester. There are not alot of them, and not every unit seems to be awarding them (atleast not mentioned on this or other sites). Thiese are scholarships that are controlled by the unit and I would recommend thinking of them as a bonus opportunity. The vast majority of CPer's are looking at a side load that is awarded in summer between 4/C and 3/C. If a CPer is awarded a OTSS, then it is possible to get through DoDMERB, sign contract, and then get your common access card (CAC) in time for summer training which would be CORTRAMID if they were not able to do NSI prior to 4/C.
If a CPer does not do CORTRAMID after 4/C, they do have the ability to go after 3/C. That is what my DS is doing this summer.
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We know it's a remote chance, but hoping DS can pick up the OTSS. He has heard some "chatter" from his leadership that the opportunity may be similar to last year when a couple of Mids in his unit picked up a OTSS. Other than a partial academic, we were not eligible for any financial aid this year, so picking something up mid year would be such a game changer for us. DODMERB is already clear, so hoping the planets line up for him.
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My DD was awarded one last year right before Xmas. There really is no set standard and here's why.....1100 SAT, 3.9 GPA, 1 AP class, nothing beyond regular ole Pre-Calc, not varsity team captain....but, graduated with her Associates, licensed private pilot, lots of volunteering, athlete, leadership positions in JROTC and she earned a Tier 3 award.
She received an On the Spot Scholarship - as did two others in her unit who were also 4Cs. As a college programmer she was able to attend NSI before freshman year and she was able to attend CORTRAMID the summer after freshman year. Her roommate received the scholarship at the end of freshman year but she was not able to attend CORTRAMID because had not received her CAC (I may have the acronym wrong- still learning- but I am referring to the official military identification card) and this ID is required to gain access to ships; subs, etc. and places you go during summer trainings.
I wasn't really sure how winners were selected either! My DD knows a number who received the scholarship with significantly lower standardized test scores and grades than my DD- I can only assume they had qualities that the board found lacking in my DD like strength of interview; sports (although my daughter was a four-year letter winner in a sport); leadership experience, etc. At the end of the day, my DD had to work a little harder but she really showed us how committed she was to this path and learned the value of things you have to work a little harder to get!
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I am only now just starting the NROTC application (I was back and forth for a really long time about applying) and my top choice is UF. I am curious, can I contact the NROTC unit there and ask them questions about if I could do NSI as a college programmer and if they offer on the spot scholarships? Congratulations to your daughter for working super hard and still getting that scholarship at the end!
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From my DD's experience, yes, the units appreciate you contacting out, may give you a tour and want to explain the realities of being a student in NROTC. Their site at https://nrotc.ufl.edu/contact-us/ lists a few good points of contact. Reach out.