Nrotc

[HH-60H]

They could have been going up just for fun. Those old farts love to go fly when they can, but it takes a lot of flying to maintain different kinds of currency.

 

[Brett327]

They could have been going up just for fun. Those old farts love to go fly when they can, but it takes a lot of flying to maintain different kinds of currency.

Depends on your platform. Tactical/SORTS currency is one thing, but those guys aren't being tracked by anyone for that stuff anyway. NATOPS currency might be doable though.

Brett

 

[sh89]

If your grades aren't that great coming out of high school, getting a year of college under your belt (as well as taking some of the required calc and physics classes) will definitely improve your chances of getting a scholarship..

My HS GPA is decent(3.66), but from i have read it does not mean much, besides getting into a good school. If i work hard in college(especially my first year), take all the required classes ,and take tech major, do you think i have a shot at getting a NROTC scholarship? Also, if i do well in NROTC and the rest of my college years, can i net a pilot slot? i was talking with this one guy who is on "the board"(i dont know the name), and he said that those with a 3.0 gpa/tech major usually get a pilot slot, while those without a tech major need a 3.5 gpa to net a pilot slot. Is what this guy, who i met at a chat, accurate?

 

[zippy]

My HS GPA is decent(3.66), but from i have read it does not mean much, besides getting into a good school. If i work hard in college(especially my first year), take all the required classes ,and take tech major, do you think i have a shot at getting a NROTC scholarship? Also, if i do well in NROTC and the rest of my college years, can i net a pilot slot? i was talking with this one guy who is on "the board"(i dont know the name), and he said that those with a 3.0 gpa/tech major usually get a pilot slot, while those without a tech major need a 3.5 gpa to net a pilot slot. Is what this guy, who i met at a chat, accurate?

1) I wouldn't chose a major because you think it'll get you a better chance at the scholarship. Pick a major because you enjoy it/are interested in it. Your grades will probably be better if you do.

2) What that guy said about gpa/non tech majors is crap. I got a 2.9 in Poli Sci, and im certain that I'm not the only one whose grades were lower then a 3.5 in a non-tech major and still made it.

 

[Thisguy]

My HS GPA is decent(3.66), but from i have read it does not mean much, besides getting into a good school. If i work hard in college(especially my first year), take all the required classes ,and take tech major, do you think i have a shot at getting a NROTC scholarship?

There's not doubt you can compete for a scholarship once you get to college, but like I posted before, it's not going to hurt to apply for a scholarship right out of high school. I mean, would you rather have 4 years of tuition paid for, or just 2 or 3?

College program is usually for guys who get interested in ROTC after they go to college, or they couldn't get a scholarship out of high school and never gave up. It sounds like you're in a position to get a 4-year scholarship, so go take advantage of that.

 

[MIDNJAC]

Yeah, I would say with your grades and any extracurricular activities (sports, and leadership positions are a big plus) you have done, you should have a good shot at a 4 yr. scholarship. It is definitely worth a try (especially if money is an issue). Personally, I'm glad that I did my first year as a college programmer, because it gave me some valuable time to decide if this was what I want to do......and there were definitely times when I wasn't so sure that year. Another thing that happened was during my winter and spring terms (freshman year), the CO authorized smaller (non-scholarship) financial aid payments for myself and a couple other college program students who were doing well. These were in the ballpark of $1200 each term, so that saved some money. I don't know however, if this is something that happens at other units around the country or just mine. Still, I can't argue with a full ride

 

[sh89]

Hey, thanks for all of your help. I already know the school that i want to go to that has a NROTC program(UC San Diego or San Diego State). Do i apply for NROTC in my Jr. year, after(if) i get accepted to this school? Will joining the sea cadets help in any way?