<p>iowejf – I see by reading your other posts, you are a junior this year and you seem like you will be a well-qualified applicant.</p>
<p>I think rotc is a great way to pay for college as long as you are interested in pursuing a major that they are looking for. I agree – you probably do have a good chance, but I know that some kids who are sure they will get the scholarship end up with a disqualification due to their physical. That is why you need to know your options. I always recommend that you do the physical as early as possible (it also gives you time to get waivers if you need them).</p>
<p>As you know, rotc scholarships are separate from admittance to colleges. One thing to keep in mind is where the ROTC program is physically located – Cornell is the only Ivy with the ROTC program on the campus. Many students would rather live on the campus where the ROTC program is located – makes PT easier to attend, classes, you connect with the other ROTC kids and you really reap more of the benefits of ROTC.</p>
<p>If you can demonstrate need, you could also apply to the Questbridge program and then you would have a choice.</p>