Question about Tiers / Chances of getting NROTC Scholarship

[torpedo0126]

also I would like to add, if possible, go to a school with NROTC unit located on campus. I am sure some people will disagree, but at my school it frustrated a lot of people (not tremendously though) to have to make treks back and forth often...especially during freshman year when there is a lot to learn.

 

[darkchariot]

@ Pistol, yeah that's what I've been trying to do. I talked with LT at USC and he gave me a lot of insight into the process. I'm going to visit more colleges over the summer and I will definitely follow your advice!

@Redmidgrl, another IR major =D, GWU is definitely on my list (I'm going to visit it this summer when I visit Georgetown) since it has such a great location and IR program. I'm hoping that I can finagle my econ degree into tier 2, but I completely agree with you, I will not study what I don't like. When I heard about the new 85% policy I was like ??? since in one of their retention surveys the longest serving degree-type was history XD What region did you concentrate in? or did they break it down into IR-history/econ/poli sci? and you picked one? or something else?

@ Torpedo, ok that's good to know
yeah I would REALLY like to go to a unit on campus, which is the biggest drawback to stanford since I have to drive an hour to get to berkeley and I probably won't have a car XD, whereas Duke's program is on campus

thank you guys

 

[redmidgrl]

@Redmidgrl, another IR major =D, GWU is definitely on my list (I'm going to visit it this summer when I visit Georgetown) since it has such a great location and IR program. I'm hoping that I can finagle my econ degree into tier 2, but I completely agree with you, I will not study what I don't like. When I heard about the new 85% policy I was like ??? since in one of their retention surveys the longest serving degree-type was history XD What region did you concentrate in? or did they break it down into IR-history/econ/poli sci? and you picked one? or something else?

GW/Georgetown are in the best location for that degree. I had the privilege of having three different internships at the Pentagon, and then two more at different DC Think Tanks. They kept me busy on top of ROTC, but I met a lot of important important people and did my best to make a good impression.

As for my major at GW, the Elliott School of International Affairs breaks its concentrations down into regional and functional concentrations. I chose the functional concentration of International Politics because I couldn't decide on a specific region to focus on, and I really like US Diplomatic History and US Foreign Policy. I was also a Model UN geek.

 

[Excited Mid]

Hey man whats going on...i just went through the process so let me tell you what i know. My stats were not as impressive as yours, but they were pretty good, and i was offered something caled an instant scholarship someting...im not sre about the famous military letter system. Anyways what is was was a scholarship to any of my five schools should i accept the scholarship.

With your stats i would have little doubt you would get accepted with a tier three major as well, just based off of what i was told. I was told i would probably get accepted with a tier three..and my stats are 2100 and a 92 out of 100 gpa...my gopa is screwy through because i go to one of the best private schools in my state.

Good luck man though i doubt you will need it and i hope this helps you out a bit

As for your major, i was told directly by multiple recruiters that there is little to no difference between tier 1 and tier 2 major selections. You are not at any disadvantage as a tier 2 major. I am a tier two major.

 

[SetSail]

I heard there is very little chance of getting a Tier 3 scholarship. Is there anyone out there who was granted a Tier 3 or were granted a change from Tiers 1/2 to Tier 3? I know several 1/c and 2/c mids who have Tier 3 majors, but they were the lucky ones before the big push for technicals.

 

[Pistol719]

I am a tier 3 major (Poly Sci) But I think my circumstances might be slightly different given the fact that I was a 2year app and I have some technical/military qualifications. Never say never though

 

[torpedo0126]

I heard there is very little chance of getting a Tier 3 scholarship. Is there anyone out there who was granted a Tier 3 or were granted a change from Tiers 1/2 to Tier 3? I know several 1/c and 2/c mids who have Tier 3 majors, but they were the lucky ones before the big push for technicals.

I am fairly sure this is correct. My friend, while we were in API, had a stash job over at NETC. He assisted in 'pre-screening' the 4 yr. scholarship applications...he said most tier threes (unless the total package was competitive) were not even considered until they had gone through all the technical majors.

 

[Pistol719]

Yeah I totally agree that it is probably crazy hard, I am still in sort of disbelief myself. But it's always possible.

 

[Excited Mid]

how about people switching to tier three majors while enrolled in the 4 year scholarship program? I really really want to study polysci, but i'm being forced to do a science, which i am not too happy about

 

[torpedo0126]

how about people switching to tier three majors while enrolled in the 4 year scholarship program? I really really want to study polysci, but i'm being forced to do a science, which i am not too happy about

don't know. i'm speculating though that if they are pre-screening people based on their intended majors, i imagine they aren't just going to let everyone switch.

I believe the NROTC website also says there is a significant chance you could lose scholarship benefits by switching to a tier 3.

in my opinion, a science major will benefit you more in the end, as much as it may suck at the moment. There are a lot of opportunities open to technical majors that you probably aren't even aware of.

you can always minor in poli sci.

 

[SetSail]

ExcitedMid - What sciences are you choosing instead of PolySci? I'm not too crazy about sciences either.

Hey torpedo - What kinda opportunities are you referring to? We want to hear what will make it worthwhile.

 

[Excited Mid]

set sail- i can't even decide..before this year i had a huge interest in biology, however, after taking a rather extensive bio class this year and having a sibling just finish a bio major who told me to major in anything aside from bio, i really have no clue. its a very tough decision, having to pick something that i need to study for the next four years of my life even though nothing listed interests me. i really don't know what to do

 

[torpedo0126]

ExcitedMid - What sciences are you choosing instead of PolySci? I'm not too crazy about sciences either.

Hey torpedo - What kinda opportunities are you referring to? We want to hear what will make it worthwhile.

I can't give you an extensive list, but one thing that has come up before is eligibility for TPS (at least an initial eligibility).

 

[SetSail]

I'm lukewarm about bio and marine science. What are your thoughts on engineering?

 

[torpedo0126]

I'm lukewarm about bio and marine science. What are your thoughts on engineering?

if your talking to me, i recommend engineering.

if your terribly intimidated by it, you can do industrial engineering (an efficiency engineer--the guys you DON'T want coming to your workplace) which is a bit more challenging that getting an econ degree.

but again, don't do something you will absolutely hate.