<p>My son is interested in pursuing the NROTC Nursing program. Will that impact his chances of getting an NROTC scholarship?</p>
<p>Also, he is not within the Height / Weight parameters we’ve seen published - but is very athletic and physically fit (starting left tackle in football, District Champion last year as a Heavyweight - weighs 260). Are these parameters “hard-and-fast” rules, or do they consider your real physical abilities?</p>
<p>Thanks!</p>
<p>“My son is interested in pursuing the NROTC Nursing program. Will that impact his chances of getting an NROTC scholarship?”
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It will probably improve his chances. The Navy needs nurses and has a separate option just for nurses on their NROTC application. When is he graduating from HS?</p>
<p>HwtDad, The nursing part will help him but the weight issue will hurt him. There is a LOT of running(for miles),push-ups,sit-ups etc. involved in NROTC. There are physical tests that must be passed. There are times/reps. that they have to make. It’s different than football. Both my S’s played h.s football. S1 (linebacker) got NROTC scholarship. He was/is dedicated to running,lifting,working out. </p>
<p>If your S is serious about NROTC (and his football playing days are over), he should start distance running to shed some pounds and maximize his chances for NROTC scholarship.</p>
<p>A guy interested in nursing should give him an advantage as long as he is fit enough to pass the PFT.</p>
<p>I’m not expert, but I am aware that the chart is not hard and fast. How does your son do on the PRT?</p>