<p>Hey everybody,</p>
<p>I'm new to CC but love it already. I'm a senior this year so it's crunch time! I'm searching for colleges but I'm not sure which would be the best for me. I intend on majoring in some type of engineering and I would like to go to a college with a great reputation for engineering or just in general which would be great. I'm very into sports and I would like colleges where students go to the games and have a lot of fun.</p>
<p>Cost isn't a factor because I am looking to take the Air Force ROTC scholarship (If I am lucky enough to receive it) to whatever school I go to.</p>
<p>Some quick stats:
4.0 UW GPA
Took hardest schedule possible in HS (10 AP Classes and Exams)
32 ACT</p>
<p>EC's and Sports
Student Council- Vice President
Peer Support- President
National Spanish Honor Society- President
Mock Trial- Vice President
Model UN
National Honor Society
Students Against Destructive Decisions
Tri-M Music Honor Society
Cross Country- Captain
Winter Track
Tennis</p>
<p>Other and Awards-
AP Scholar with Distinction
2nd Place at HS Science Fair in Technology and Innovation
3 Awards for Highest Weighted Average on Sports Team
1 Award for Highest Unweighted Average on Sports Team
Altar Server at Local Church
225 Hours of Community Service</p>
<p>Thanks in advance</p>
<p>Look into UIUC. Great engineering program and in the B1G
Also check into Michigan</p>
<p>Thanks for the reply Lacoste, I’ve looked into Michigan, but not so much UIUC so thanks!</p>
<p>Purdue? Pitt? Notre Dame (not sure whether they have ROTC - Catholic colleges have been ambivalent about it)? SMU? USC? Universities of Florida, Texas, and Washington? Clemson?</p>
<p>Thanks for all the suggestions woogzmama!</p>
<p>Getting a ROTC scholarship is very competitive. It’s not like “I think I’ll get a ROTC scholarship to pay for school”. Cost should be a factor in part of your college choices. You can have a set if you do get the scholarship and another set if you don’t. What is your home state and what can your family afford?</p>
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80% of Air Force ROTC scholarships are limited to your in-state public university. Only 5% will pay full tuition at any university in the country. The other 15% are limited to $18,000 per year, but can be used any university with Air Force ROTC.</p>
<p>“Erin’s Dad” is correct. ROTC scholarships are extremely competitive – especially now with the military downsizing! I have heard rumblings that The Air Force Academy itself is considering reducing its entering class size by 20% or more. In other words, ROTC scholarships are more competitive than ever.</p>
<p>On the other hand, your stats definitely are within range of obtaining an ROTC scholarship. So, yes, you should apply. Early is better. You might know before Christmas, if you apply during September.</p>
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Notre Dame has all three branches of ROTC, and all are robust.</p>
<p>Not sure where the impression that “Catholic colleges have been ambivalent” about ROTC comes from. Personally, I am Catholic, and have looked at nearly all the significant Catholic colleges regarding ROTC. What I see is that Catholic colleges seem actually more likely than non-Catholic schools to provide extra incentives to students who bring their ROTC scholarship to their college. Holy Cross, Fordham, University of Portland, Boston College, and Marquette would be good examples of Catholic colleges which offer such incentives. Typically it is a reduction of room and board, sometimes free.</p>
<p>Virginia Tech was a fun school to go to with my AFROTC scholarship. They are also a very good engineering school. It will depend upon what you think about the Corps of Cadets. I loved it.</p>
<p>Thank you,NROTCgrad - I wasn’t sure about that. I know that Catholic colleges have been more conservative, or traditional, about some social trends, but I didn’t know whether some had decided to eliminate ROTC during or after the Vietnam era. </p>
<p>@DJLJDBaby
You might also consider applying for the Army and/or Naval ROTC scholarships. The Army always seems to have the most money. Plus, it has ROTC at almost every college in the country, and both its academic and physical standards are slightly lower than the Air Force or Navy.</p>
<p>The biggest caveat on Naval ROTC is that the Navy picks your college. Normally that choice is from your first three preferences, but not necessarily. Besides that, your own preferences might change after you tell the Navy where you want to go.</p>
<p>A couple of Catholic colleges, by the way, will convert your Air Force in-state scholarship to an out of state scholarship and subsidize most of the remaining tuition. See the University of Portland in Oregon, and Universtiy of St. Thomas in Minnesota. Some state schools will also accept your scholarship, even if you are out of state. Air Force ROTC seems rather complicated.</p>
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<p><a href=“Department of Aerospace Studies | College of Arts and Sciences | University of St. Thomas”>http://www.stthomas.edu/afrotc/scholarship/</a></p>
<p><a href=“Crosstown Schools & Academic Calendars | University of Kentucky College of Arts & Sciences”>Crosstown Schools & Academic Calendars | University of Kentucky College of Arts & Sciences;
<p>Good Luck!</p>