Marine NROTC

[dsfwes]

What sort of qualifications would make one competitive in the MArine Option scholarship application process? Do applicants already have to be able to score like a 225 on the physical part or do they look more at potential and athletic participation? Do they like to see particular classes taken in high school? Would certain leadership positions get your foot in the door?
I am specifically asking this to anyone who has gone through the MArine ROTC scholarship app process, but I'd appreciate input by anyone who can help. Thanks!

 

[wyldechild]

I'm new to the site and i would also like to know the answers to the questions above

 

[pilotvmi]

I interviewed for a marine rotc scholarship, I ended up taking the 4 year Navy one though. From what I experienced, it seemed like the marines took the interview much more seriously than the navy did. They are looking at how you carry yourself and how much you want to be a marine. They will be able to tell if your more concerned with being a fighter pilot than being a marine. If you rock the interview, I think that would help you a lot. They send some of their best guys to do recruitment so they will pay attention to what the recruiter thinks of you.

 

[FLYMARINES]

PFT is also more important for a Marine ROTC scholarship. I used to know a website that had averages for those who applied and got accepted, don't know where it is now. If I find it I'll post it. I do remember that the average PFT score hovered around a 225, so strive to do better, it will definitely look better on your app. Also a much smaller percentage got accepted the year I applied, only like ten percent. Don't know if that has picked up a little since, but the main reason I think is most Marine officers come from PLC and OCC. If you want that scholarship make sure you do the absolute best you can on everything. Also I second the interview being very important. If you go in with the mentality of hey I want to be a pilot, probably not good. If you want to be a pilot, that's fine, but make sure you emphasize that you want to be a Marine above all else. Good luck!

 

[Crowbar]

FY05 Early Board Stats (.doc) 5 of those selected were active/reserve Marines

FY05 Regular Selection Stats 15 of those selected were active/reserve Marines

The better you can do on the PFT, the better chance you have. Coming out of high school, you really don't have a whole lot to be evaluated on. Grades and PFT essentially. Volunteer work and social clubs and such are great, but not the be all end all to getting the scholarship. Sports help. Unless, I assume, you list 'golf' as a sport. I worked all through high school and when I put that on my application, no questions were asked as to why I didn't have any 'clubs' or 'organizations' listed. I ended up not getting it, and if I had to guess I'd say it was because my PFT score sucked.

 

[FLYMARINES]

Thanks Crowbar, searched for them on the internet and couldn't find them. Yeah, I think the reason I didn't get accepted was my PFT score. 224, which was about average for those who applied, but average ain't gonna cut it for this board.