NROTC Marine Option - Am I competitive?
Hi guys. I'm a senior in high school and currently working on my NROTC Marine option scholarship application. I have my officer interview later this week, and to say that I'm very nervous about it...
View ArticleAROTC component change
Is it possible to change components from active to reserve. I know. Wow.
View ArticleNAPS: Does it count as enlisted time served after USNA for recoupment?
I am a former Midshipman who was separate after 2/C year due to an honor offense. Although I was not recommended to serve enlisted to recoup my time at USNA. I would still like to after I complete my...
View ArticleGetting Your Branch Choice
Hello, so I start ROTC this coming fall, and was wondering what candidates who get their first 1 or 2 choices for AD look like. I know a 300 PFT is a given, but what about other things? GPA? Extra...
View ArticleCfa, did I pass?
Male Basketball: 60ft Pullups: 10 Shuttle:8.7 Situp:73 Pushup:55 Mile: 7:38
View ArticleClass of 2020
So I know it's a bit early, but since no one has any idea how this new rolling application thing really works, let's post if we got accepted? Anyone hear back from the Academy or been offered a...
View ArticleNROTC Help
Hi My DS applied for USNA and we are waiting like everyone else to hear what is going to happen. He also decided to apply for NROTC. We are new to NROTC application process. He submitted the...
View ArticleWhat is a TWE?
I applied last year and got all the way to May before receiving a letter that said "you have been found fully qualified for admission but cannot be admitted based on class numbers." Is that a TWE? If...
View ArticleCitadel Vs. VMI
I am currently in the process of applying to three service academies. However, I am also as backup plans looking at VMI and the Citadel. I was just wondering which would be the better school to attend?...
View ArticleWest Point Candidate Statements
Does West Point actually pay attention to their Candidate Statements? It seems very cumbersome for the West Point admissions board to look at all of the applicants that complete their candidate...
View ArticleBoxing at West Point
We are all familiar with the article by the NYTs about plebe boxing at WP. This is a new artilce by Thomas Ricks, a former WP student. I think he does a good job of explaining the value of boxing and...
View ArticlePFE
DS just completed PFE and scored 266 points. The score falls in The "A " range and seems to be quite a lot higher than the averages for the last incoming class during swab summer. Does anyone know how...
View ArticleUSNAVY2020 Hoping for USNA2020
Hello everyone. I've been lurking here for awhile now watching other candidates and keeping an eye peeled for an LOA to USNA. Wondering if anyone else heard from NROTC but waiting for USNA still? I...
View Article2020 Hopefuls
Wanted to start a new thread for official canidates starting the application process for the Class of 2020. My DS has begun his journey. He attended CVW back in January and attended NASS session 2. I...
View ArticleUSNA candidate website
I've not been able to sign into the USNA 'continue application' website for 2 days: https://candidateinformation.usna.edu/ . I've tried multiple computers, all just continue to refresh without loading....
View ArticleNOMINATION TIMEFRAME?
I have been on every site for nominations, that I am available for, and also USMA's own website. However, on my MOC's sites, they do not specify what year their applications must be sent in, only the...
View ArticleAm I on the right track?
Hey everyone, I am very new on this forum, as I just joined a minute ago. I'm not really sure if this is the right place to ask a "Chance Me?" question, but here goes nothing. I was just wondering if I...
View ArticleRanking in USA Today Includes VMI
http://college.usatoday.com/2015/10/06/top-schools-for-applied-mathematics/ Thought this was an interesting rating found online from USA Today.
View ArticleReporting an injury after DoDMERB Exam
Hi, I took my medical exam about a month ago and passed, but 2 Fridays ago I was playing football and my shoulder popped out! It went back in right away but the team trainer made me wear this brace to...
View ArticleVA Nominations
I posted this in the nomination section, too. My son was invited for an interview with Sen Warner this week. Does anyone know how many interviews are offered? And how many nominations are awarded (to...
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