<p>What are the odds on getting into Villanova with the NROTC scholarship. ACT (only taken once, no prep) comp is currently at a 28, M-26 E-31. SAT 1810, M-640, R-540 W-630. My DS is now preping in a class for both and with the pre test his ACT math went to an average of 28 to 29. His average SAT is now around 1950. He is in the top 18% of his class and a GPA of 3.86. Everything is about the same as what you would expect. 2 sports 7 letters when finished, leadership in a few areas. community support...etc, etc, etc. </p>
<p>He has Villanova as his 1st. NROTC choice but he is not sure if it makes it more difficult to get into both the school and NROTC unit with average ACT & SAT scores. Do tell!!</p>
<p>Try going to the ROTC forum, they will have much more info. Here is the link:</p>
<p>[ROTC</a> - United States of America Service Academy Forums](<a href=“http://www.serviceacademyforums.com/forumdisplay.php?f=27]ROTC”>http://www.serviceacademyforums.com/forumdisplay.php?f=27)</p>
<p>Thank you for the reply… Love your post name!!</p>
<p>We are all good with how NROTC works, this is the 2nd through the system. I was hoping to get a little insight in regard to Villanova’s play on what the NROTC scholarship carries for admissions decisions. I know it is very important to the school, they have had it for a very long time. I guess in the end I was wondering if this helps get into the school or if his ACT and SAT would even need to be higher than his current average. If his ACT and SAT are too low for Villanova he would need to reconsider it on his list. I should have explained better.</p>
<p>The NROTC is his “B” plan with Villanova be at the top of his 5 list. The remaing part of his list of 5 for NROTC are Union, BU, PENN St. (safety) & North Carolina State University (safety). My DS keeps me in tune as to what he is doing I just dig at resources so I can get some ideas as to what kind of guidance I can give. I limit myself to getting involved with what he is doing he has to be certain this is what he wants. </p>
<p>The “A” plan is the Naval Academy which he is doing well with so far but this is a very long process. He got into NASS and will attend another sports camp there so he will be there for two weeks interacting, I believe he also got set-up for CVW. He has also been in touch with the US Senators and Congressman. He has a list he keeps and checks off on and gets me up to speed every now and then. At this point I now know he is serious; however, I continue to limit my interactions with what he is doing.</p>
<p>And then there is his “C” plan in the event all else fails: Our instate school and 2 safety schools. After going through this once he saw the process so while we were going through it the first time he started his own plan. Too funny the plan started ofer the summer with him “dream” flying to Hawaii to look at their schools. That was not happening…then he got serious! He had a fat folder and over time he has got that down to the A, B & C plan. His older brother has been a great positive resource. They are very close so they know what works for one another. This was a very good thing from a parental point of view. </p>
<p>As a parent I’m quite happy he has all this done now because the only thing he will need to do come Sept is write essays, fill out the common application, and apply for other schlorships. It will be good for him to have firmed up his schools early. Villanova & Union are the question he is all set with all the others.</p>
<p>If I had any say it’s a very tough toss up between the Naval Academy and Villanova. Visited both and loved them the same. His ride so his choice!! The biggest hurdle is either getting an appoitment, getting the scholarship and getting in. This would be the same pain all these kids face. Exciting, some sad news, some good news in the end as long as they get the education that what will count.</p>
<p>Thanks again…</p>
<p>The NROTC scholarship has no effect on whether he is admitted to Villanova or not.</p>
<p>Another young man recently posted on another thread that he got the NROTC scholarship to his first choice but was not admitted to his first choice school. Now he is trying to decide between his second and third choice schools in hopes of transferring his scholarship .</p>
<p>My S got a NROTC scholarship to NC State and had a great four years there (class of '09). They had a large active NROTC unit when he was there.</p>
<p>Excellent news, I’ll tell my DS. The one worry that my wife has is she fears that NCSU has many NC State kids. I really liked the idea, I think it will be good for our DS. We are in New England, it can be a bit fasted paced around here; however, our DS is very laid back. How would a calm, cool, good listener fit in around a school like NCSU? She also has some fear of our DS getting into electrical engineering. I explained that if he were in the NROTC the unit command stays on top of kids and makes sure they get help or mandatory study time to make sure they get the grades. Can you please tell me more about NCSU… My DS showed me more and the more I see the more I really like it.</p>
<p>USNA vs NROTC at Villanova - Two different choices IMO. USNA, the navy is your life, Villanova NROTC, gives you more of a typical college experience with the navy as a part. There are many successful navy officers from Villanova, so can’t go wrong with either choice!</p>
<p>3units, I sent you a PM.
Yes, the experience very different. My S’s reasoning was that he would have many years in the military but only four years to attend college. He opted to experience the regular college life while earning his commission through NROTC…no regrets.</p>
<p>My son will be attending Villanova this fall on a full NROTC scholarship. He had a 4.1 GPA, Eagle Scout, Drum Major, Varsity ski racer, SAT Math 790, Reading 550, Writing 560. He received the NROTC scholarship at Villanova before being accepted to the school. He put himself on waiting list for two of his other choices just in case he did not get in to Villanova. It is best to get on the waiting list right of way and not wait until you have the decision.</p>