<p>I know that you have better odds of gaining admission to a college if you pursue an ROTC scholarship; my question is how much weight does the scholarship carry in getting you into the college?</p>
<p>I've never heard that the first statement was true. Do you have a source for this?</p>
<p>WP2010:
Search on this forum for earlier ROTC threads. Here is some information that was previously posted:</p>
<p>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>Good Luck!</p>
<p>ooh i see - ok someone told me that you have better odds through ROTC - i guess you really just have to get yourself in. Thanks</p>
<p>WP2010,
An interesting question is, whether or not applying for ROTC scholarships influences admissions decisions and congressional nominations to the service academies...</p>
<p>I think ROTC influences affects getting into college, if you handle it right. My college counselor called up Georgetown and was like, "Hey, she has 150,000 dollars that she can give to your school, or she can give it to some other school." When compared to other kids who need loans, scholarships, or grants, that 150,000 dollars seems quite attractive.</p>
<p>marines4me,
You have a good point. However, d received NROTC scholarship to UC Berkeley and was admitted to UC Berkeley. I don't think it influences admission to public universities. Did you mean hs counselor?</p>
<p>Yea, my high school counselor.</p>
<p>We received a letter from Cornell saying that was no relation between University admission and receiving a NROTC scholarship and that is why ROTC units at certain schools are so hard to fill. It is also why ROCT applicants are advised to have a school or two that you know you can gain admission to on your list. Look at the SAT requirement for ROTC compared to various schools and there can be a big admission difference. </p>
<p>I think ROTC shows nominating sources that a Navy career is really what you want and those that had not applied were asked about this during the interview process. Our Blue and Gold officer told us it didn't make a difference at the Academy though.</p>
<p>Anyway, if you want Navy I would definately apply for NROTC and do it this summer! Apply to the school you want and have a back-up for NROTC. Many times you can change schools if you don't gain admission to your number 1 school if you write a letter and don't pick the most popular place to change into.</p>
<p>My son is really glad he did this as that is what he will be doing this fall.</p>
<p>Best of Luck! JM</p>
<p>usna09mom:
I was asking the same question when applying to USNA c/o '09 and got word that I was awarded the scholarship.</p>
<p>Apparently, it doesn't have much influence on the admissions board, as I didn't recieve an appointment this year. I received the nomination before I found out about the scholarship, so I doubt it did much there. But my BGO has been telling me that reccommendations from ROTC unit COs looks good if you're an outstanding mid.</p>
<p>So I'm taking the scholarship to UW for a year and reapplying for USNA '10.</p>