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NROTC for 4yrs w/o scholarship?
- Thread starter Rhoades
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jai5w4 said:
I'm not saying you shouldn't look for the silver lining, but physics and calc were not that bad. What is bad is missing out on a scholarship that, in one drunken and laid back semester, is worth more $$ than an entire year of being an Ensign. If you break down the money by hours of work and compare the two, it'll look even better. Also, guess which one was less stressful and more fun?
I'm not saying anyone was doing CP to avoid these classes. Just realize that your NROTC scholarship is probably one of the best deals you're ever going to get, and two piddly little classes are a small price to pay.
NavyLonghorn
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LtJG. NavyVance appears to have died due to insufficient systems knowledge(s), it is the determination of the board, that he would be alive today had he only taken Physics in college.
Super Hornet 88
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jai5w4 said:
Whoa! Is the college program only for people who didn't get a scholarship? Or can I just ask to be in the program?
-Dan
NavyLonghorn
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Use your head dude. College program means not on schollarship.
My grades weren't good enough at the time for scholarships, so it was by default that I went the College Program route.
You CAN stay in the program via a College Program opportunity, but it is a MUCH safer bet to pick up a scholarship. The number of College Programers allowed to continue on in NROTC (yes, there are boards for CPers just like for a scholarship) fluxuates every year.
If you just pick up a scholarship you are safe from playing the "maybe/numbers" game with going CP.
-jai5w4
You CAN stay in the program via a College Program opportunity, but it is a MUCH safer bet to pick up a scholarship. The number of College Programers allowed to continue on in NROTC (yes, there are boards for CPers just like for a scholarship) fluxuates every year.
If you just pick up a scholarship you are safe from playing the "maybe/numbers" game with going CP.
-jai5w4
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NavyVance said:
If it was always as simple as just regurgitating a book they'd let anybody do this with just an open/closed book exam. NATOPS knowlege is critical to proper and professional operation of naval aircraft, but systems knowlege and application is what brings it all together. That way, when a problem arises that isn't in the book, or where circumstances preclude a reasonable person from performing the NATOPS steps verbatim, you'll be able to bring the jet back safely.
Super Hornet 88
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NavyVance-I would prefer to earn a scholarship, but if I have to go the college program route, that will be fine with me.
navychick
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Why would you go college program if you could go scholarship...Unless you weren't sure if you wanted to be in the Navy/Marine Corps, but if you are sure, definitely go for the scholarship. The other thing is, if you go in as a college programmer, you have to pick up advanced standing by the time you are a junior, have to (at least at my school). This means that you get a monthly stipend but you are not on scholarship. It also means that you have your spot locked in for commissioning.
Flygrl88 said:
I think if one is a rock, like I was, without the solid GPA and SAT score, it might be the only way to go. I ended with a 2-yr NROTC scholarship after putting a little effort into school. My guess is it's easier to get a 2-yr than a 4 or 3 year.