kevinsmom

Yes, I was so disappointed for him because for most the NROTC is back up! We can't believe he got USNA. He is over the moon! He just got back from a CVW that we asked to be invited to and he loved it! Can't wait to see the official packet from USNA!

PackMom

Many congrats to your S, Kevinsmom. It's been a long road. Glad it turned out so well for your family.

johnson5

What is the procedure for reapplying for a Navy ROTC scholarship after being turned down as a 16 year old Junior in High School, and I now have completed my Freshman year of college?

PackMom

Contact the NROTC unit at your college or the unit at the college you hope to attend. The NROTC Officers could give you the best advice.

johnson5

Thanks for the advice.
I was told to attend the "school of my choice" for a complete year as a Sophomore (which I actually start as a Sophomore in 3 weeks at my current school, which does not have a NROTC unit, so would need to transfer... timing is an issue now, so may have to start in Spring), participe fully in NROTC, and would then be considered afterward for a scholarship. Will keep working on it.

HwtDad

My son is interested in pursuing the NROTC Nursing program. Will that impact his chances of getting an NROTC scholarship?

Also, he is not within the Height / Weight parameters we've seen published - but is very athletic and physically fit (starting left tackle in football, District Champion last year as a Heavyweight - weighs 260). Are these parameters "hard-and-fast" rules, or do they consider your real physical abilities?

Thanks!

aglages

"My son is interested in pursuing the NROTC Nursing program. Will that impact his chances of getting an NROTC scholarship?"
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It will probably improve his chances. The Navy needs nurses and has a separate option just for nurses on their NROTC application. When is he graduating from HS?

PackMom

HwtDad, The nursing part will help him but the weight issue will hurt him. There is a LOT of running(for miles),push-ups,sit-ups etc. involved in NROTC. There are physical tests that must be passed. There are times/reps. that they have to make. It's different than football. Both my S's played h.s football. S1 (linebacker) got NROTC scholarship. He was/is dedicated to running,lifting,working out.

If your S is serious about NROTC (and his football playing days are over), he should start distance running to shed some pounds and maximize his chances for NROTC scholarship.

A guy interested in nursing should give him an advantage as long as he is fit enough to pass the PFT.

Whistle Pig

I'm not expert, but I am aware that the chart is not hard and fast. How does your son do on the PRT?