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Anonymous asked in Politics & GovernmentGovernment · 10 years ago

Even with a freshman year like this, could I still get into a U.S. Service Academy or earn an ROTC scholarship?

C in Honors Chemistry (usually taken by strong students in their Junior Year)

C- in Honors Geometry (usually taken by strong students in their Freshman or Sophomore Year)

A- in World History (my school does not have any Honors or AP History courses for freshmen)

B- in English I (my school does not have any Honors or AP English courses for freshmen)

B- in Spanish I

A- in Multimedia Design

A+ in Concert Band (only counts as half a course)

50+ Hours of Community Service (earning me Honors Community Service)

I didn't play any sports this year, but I performed in the Spring Drama Production and wrote a play and acted in another play in the school drama festival (which had to be written, practiced, and performed within 24 hours). I was a regular volunteer at the children's section of my local library. Other events I volunteered for were two local folk festivals, the state Special Olympics, and a school information session. I had two unsuccessful campaigns for student government, one being the Ninth Grade Vice President and the other being the School Treasurer. However, I was elected the Ninth Grade Alternate Class Representative. I was also a member of my church's youth group, and will continue to be for the rest of my time in high school.

This summer, I am going to volunteer at the hospital where my mom works, volunteer at the local library's children's section, be involved in the school summer play-readings, get Algebra II tutoring before I take the course, and I'm still in the process of convincing my parents to let me start taking glider plane lessons and get a student glider pilot's certificate (if I get my student glider pilot's certificate this summer, I would attempt to get certified as a private glider pilot next summer when I turn 16)!

Even with a freshman year like this, could I still get into a U.S. Service Academy or earn one of the Reserve Officers Training Corps Scholarships?

My classes for next year are Algebra II, Honors or Regular Biology (depending on the decision of the department head), AP World History, English II (my school does not have any Honors or AP English courses for sophomores), Honors or Regular Spanish II (depending on the decision of the department head), Introduction to Computer Science, and Concert Band.

Next year, I plan on getting Honors Community service by volunteering in many of the events I participated in this year, being a member of my church's youth group, joining Model UN, joining Model Congress, joining the Euro Challenge team, joining some clubs that are of interest to me (and hopefully attaining a leadership position), possibly co-found an aviation club (If I get my student glider pilot's certification this summer, I would possibly co-found the club with a high school senior who is a certified pilot. He would be the President for his last year, while I serve as Vice President, and in the following years, I will become President for the club for the remainder of my time in high school), running for student government, running for the school Cross Country team, wrestling for the school Wrestling team, working in the technical crew for the fall play, perform in the spring play, and write and [act or stage manage] for the school drama festival. For the fall, I'm looking into applying for an internship for my congressman. Also, I plan on going on a Mission of Hope trip to Nicaragua next summer. I may possibly join the Naval Sea Cadet Corps out of interest in the U.S. Navy and/or the Civil Air Patrol out of interest in aviation.

Thank you.

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  • 10 years ago
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    You maybe able to get a ROTC scholarship, but unless you get much better grades in the future, you're not going to get into a service academy. Those spots are extremely competitive, and C's don't cut it.

    A friend of mine got into the Airforce Academy, but it was a lot of hard work and stress. She finished with a 4.7 GPA, was in National Honors Society, played volleyball and softball, was the director of our live broadcast announcements, was on the yearbook staff, did JROTC, had an internship at our senator's office, was a class officer 4 years in a row, was a published author, and much more.

    I wish you luck, but the service academies are the most selective colleges in the US, and less than 15% of applicants actually receive appointments.

  • Anonymous
    10 years ago

    You're looking good kid, but my advice is to get your info from the "horse's mouth". Visit with your parents or a trusted adult the local Navy recruiting head quarters, yes is said head quarters not the local recruiting office. At the head quarters they have a designated ROTC recruiter all he or she does is submit ROTC packages all day. That person can give you insight on how you stack up in your area. They will also give you the run down on the service academy. The tough part for the service academy is getting the congressional recommendation, so this will involve a visit to your congressman, congresswoman or Senator. Go to their website and call them or have your parents call them so you can meet. State your case and go from there.

    You are doing great in that being so young you are looking out for your future, but don't think that it is easy because there is a lot of competition for these coveted scholarships. So keep on pushing yourself and get the facts from the correct sources. Good luck kid. Audaces Fortuna Juvat "Fortune Favors the Bold"

    Source(s): 11 year Navy Recruiter ETC(SS)
  • 10 years ago

    @ Ben D: you say you are in the ROTC / Army and in other posts that you have been shot at and had friends die in your arms. You also say you are 21 years of age and getting ready to finish college.

    I think you are misrepresenting your Army activity, and are lying through your teeth about having been in combat, since, if nothing else, you are not old enough to be getting ready to graduate and have been enlisted and on deployment.

    BTW: with a haircut like the one in your profile shot, you aren't in ROTC.

    Source(s): 23 years Regular Army; 4 years USAR / NG
  • Anonymous
    7 years ago

    William, speak with your local Marine Corps Officer Selection Officer (OSO) concerning the Platoon Leaders Class (PLC) Program today. You have an outside shot at a service academy.....................

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  • 10 years ago

    Yes I am a ARMY ROTC and I have done nothing like that except gone through briefly on the enlisted side before I joined in.

    Source(s): I am in the Army..
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