NROTC

[jonnieguns]

My commissioning source was NROTC as a Marine Option. I applied for the scholarship in high school; it's much more competitive to earn the scholarship during college. It's been a while since finished the program, but let me know if you have any specific questions about it. I had a couple friends get a school seat at BUD/S.

 

[Totentanz]

Just out of curiosity, how competitive is the Marine Option for NROTC cadets?

 

[SkrewzLoose]

Just out of curiosity, how competitive is the Marine Option for NROTC cadets?

I was doing some research on the STA-21 (Seaman to Admiral) program through the Navy about a year ago. It's essentially: apply > get chosen > Navy pays for college, you enroll in said college ROTC > commission when finished with school. A few guys used it and when the USMC route and made it sound EXTREMELY competitive. That's just what I've read on the interwebz from people who claimed to have gone that route though, no personal experience.

 

[jonnieguns]

Just out of curiosity, how competitive is the Marine Option for NROTC cadets?

NROTC uses the term "midshipmen". I applied in high school with a 3.6 GPA, a varisty letter in ice hockey, several dozen hours of volunteer work, and some family military history. That's just to give you an idea of what was acceptable back in 2003-4, but now the Marine Corps is shrinking, so they can afford to be a bit more selective. Also,, like I mentioned before it's much more competitive in college. The same attributes apply, but those guys have a high first-class PFT and a GPA closer to 4.0.

 

[Z-man]

Hi guys, First off I want to let you know that the reason why I'm posting here is because I respect your opinions like no other, in regards to SOF forums and military forums in general I truly believe this website is among the best if not the very best.

Basically, I'm 17 years old at the moment, and a Senior in High School. I'm in the process of applying to Colleges, and/or enlisting in the Military. My dream is to serve in a Special Operations unit one day - preferably a SEAL Team. I understand how difficult this can be, and I understand how much more difficult it can be for an Officer trying to go through the pipeline. But to state the obvious, I'm committed to making it possible.

In regards to NROTC, and ROTC, from what you have seen and heard is it as hard to get a Scholarship as it has been made out to be? In other words, do you have to be an A student, a student-athlete? And one final question, I understand that if I were to go that route, I'd be coming out as an Ensign/Second Lt. I know that I'd be eligible to go to BUD/s, although it's incredibly competitive, but I'm not sure about the Rangers. Would I be able to go to RASP II as a Second LT?

Thank you, any help is appreciated.[/quote
- just wanted to give you the info on the NROTC scholarship. It is very competitive. but there are a few trick of the trade to make you more competitive. first start to PT alot. try to get the highest scoring pt score 3mile run in 18 min. 20 pullups. 100 crunches in two mins. do community service and start getting into sports taking a leadrship role, this shows that you are an athlete and a leader among your peers. if you can get on the honour soc. that will help too or any clubs or school counsel billets like teasurer or vice president helps you show responsability. Try creating food drives and things for your community.Eagle Scouts do this as part of the eagle scout qualification. so if you can do that it shows that you can manage logistics to accomplish a task. your online essays need to be well written because they get read before a board. and you will go up on a board to prescreen and later full screen for the scholarship based upon an executive officers report on you. dress to impress and remember depending on what branch you option into will give you more opportunities. oh and shoot for an a 28act score or a high asvab to get an opportunity for the scholarship
-FYI two of my guys got it last year...put out and there refferals will come on their own