<p>The interview is a prerequisite. A file is not complete until the applicant has an interview. The file then goes before a board. The college admission officer does NOT participate in the selection process. Not to mention scholarships are awarded before students even apply to college.</p>
<p>Sempergumby is correct about NROTC scholarships. This information is contained in Step 6 of Instructions for Specific Sections of the NROTC online application.</p>
<p>You are still responsible for being accepted for admission to the college/universities that you indicate for the Naval ROTC scholarship. College choices are used for placement at particular NROTC units only. Placement at a unit does not guarantee you admission to that college. We strongly suggest that you apply to all five of your listed choices. We will do our best to place you at one of your top 3 choices, but we cannot guarantee such placement.</p>
<p>I'd like to add that NROTC information and deadlines were somewhat confusing for us too.</p>
<p>My D had things go the other way around. She had her NROTC app submitted in early Sep. She was admitted to Rice ED, but did not hear from ROTC until mid-Feb. The hurricane affected selection boards (they had to move from Pennsecola to New Orleans) and they were a little behind.</p>
<p>Ricemom2009~Is she applying to USNA too...how did she do ED? Is Rice her first choice NROTC school? My son received a NROTC scholarship in October. Rice is also on his list but not his first choice NROTC school. He was told there is a good chance of switching to Rice NROTC as it is hard to be accepted at Rice and their NROTC class isn't usually full. He will not hear from the 1st choice NROCT school until April. He was told he couldn't apply ED unless it wasn't binding if applying to USNA. We will see where it all ends up.</p>
<p>Rice was her 1st chioce school. The Naval Academy was not an option because of personal/family experience with those officers vs. ROTC officers. USNA also does not have her major.</p>
<p>Does anyone know if, by accepting an NROTC scholarship, you in anyway improve your chances for USNA? I was thinking that maybe by showing them you're committed to the service, and going in anyway, USNA would look at you differently?</p>
<p>Just a thought...shoot me down if you want...</p>
<p>The captain I've been working with called me the other night to tell me that I've been selected for the Marine-option NROTC scholarship (oorah!). So if I end up not getting an appointment to Annapolis that's what I'll do.</p>
<p>DMeix, we thought the same as my son received a NROTC scholarship to Cornell in October. Our Blue and Gold officer said it didn't make any difference. We thought it could go either way...show your dedication or else show that you have another option than USNA...I guess time will tell.</p>
<p>"Our Blue and Gold officer said it didn't make any difference."</p>
<p>We were told the same juniormom. And its probably true. Out NROTC officer told me that the 2 boards don't talk to each other either. So the academy probably didn't even know about the NROTC to UNC.</p>
<p>There has to be some communication between the two. I specifically remember on the NASS application, they ask if you wanted the info released to NROTC.</p>
<p>You're probably right, though, I still notified my BGO that I was awarded the scholarship. He then passed it on to my RD. Maybe it'll do something...</p>
<p>I just found out about receiving a 4 year NROTC Scholarship to Purdue yesterday. I've been accepted in the First Year Engineering Program there. Still waiting on USC.</p>
<p>I have a Foundation offer from USNA. I'm also in the NAPS pool--go figure.</p>
<p>I have an Appointment to West Point. </p>
<p>I'm really leaning toward West Point. But, if the Naval Academy calls for a direct appointment, I'm there!</p>
<p>Doug</p>
<p>Congrates Doug!!!</p>
<p>Don't run away from the foundation offer. It gives you a significant step up on those coming straight from High School. I did the foundations program and the extra year of maturity, being away from home, the academics and another year to get in shape helped more than I can tell you.</p>
<p>navy07---What Foundation school did you go to? I have the Foundation offer, and appointments to West Point and Kings Point. But I'm leaning more towards the Foundation... I'm going to NMMI.</p>
<p>I went to the kiski school. it sucked but it got me here. No matter where you go you will have a step up from the extra year and in the long run one year doesnt really matter</p>
<p>Jonez,
What university is your NROTC scholarship for? Yesterday I checked the NROTC application status website and I received a four-year Navy option scholarship at UC Berkeley. Since I'm accepting the appointment to USNA, I'll be declining the scholarship. Where else did you apply? Any UC's? Stanford?</p>
<p>I was given a 4 year Navy Option scholarship to Old Dominion University- found out yesterday. When i filled out the application, that was one of my top choice schools, but I've since been accepted to more academically challenging schools that have NROTC units. Does anyone know if there is a way that I could possibly transfer the scholarship to another school w/ a unit? i will be doing some research on that today, but any input is welcome. If i cannot do that, it looks like i'm off to be an ODU monarch!!!</p>
<p>Just wondering navychic did you only find out about the ROTC scholarship by looking it up online or did you get a letter? I've been checking for a while and it keeps saying "no action taken."</p>
<p>Scitsailor~We inquired about the same thing. The answer was that once you have heard from all of your schools and you want to change your NROTC school you need to write a letter (it will be included in your packet on how to do this) and request a formal change. During the month of May many changes are made because some don't get into their 1st choice schools. The person at NROTC headquarters told us that sometimes you can change but it really depends on the school. Many of the IVY's don't fill their NROTC slots because it is so hard to get in. One place they told us was difficult to transfer in to is the George Washington Unit which is fed by several schools and is apparently the number one choice in the program. My son was accepted into his 2nd choice NROTC school but hasn't heard from the IVY yet and may be attempting to do the same. I hope this is helpful. JM</p>
<p>It took about 2 weeks to receive the packet once he found out on line.</p>
<p>Scitsailor
I too changed schools upon being awarded the scholarship. A simple email to CNET (email address is on the NROTC scholarship status page) stating what school you want to change to and a short statement justifying the change will be enough.</p>
<p>I told them I never finished applying to the school it was awarded to, and to have it changed to the University of Washington at Seattle. Within 3 days I recieved electronic confirmation that the change had been made, and in a week I got a formal letter. It was also Feb. when I did this...that might account for the quick turnaround.</p>
<p>Congrats on getting the scholarship, btw!</p>