Guides
Guides on ROTC scholarships, how the branches differ, tips for parents, paths from enlisted to officer, and cross-town programs.
How the scholarship boards decide
What the Army, Navy and Air Force ROTC scholarship boards look at, how the interview and fitness test fit in, and what each service publishes.
How the Army ROTC National Scholarship Board works: the Whole Person Score, the PMS interview, the fitness assessment and the 3 board dates.
How the NROTC national scholarship board selects: the officer interview, references, test minimums, the fitness assessment and board timing.
How the AFROTC High School Scholarship Program board works: SAT/ACT and GPA minimums, the fitness assessment, the interview and board dates.
An honest side-by-side of the three ROTC branches: culture, scholarship structure, service obligations, career paths, and how competitive each really is.
The full timeline from junior year through selection boards: whole-person scoring, the fitness assessment, interview prep, and what to do if you don't win the first time.
What your student is actually signing, when the commitment becomes binding, what happens if they drop out, what the scholarship covers, and honest answers on deployment.
Three ways into the military — compared on cost, admissions difficulty, daily life, officer vs enlisted outcomes, and how to decide which door is yours.
The real math behind ROTC scholarships: Army's tuition vs room-and-board choice, Air Force Type 1/2/7, stipends and book money, and the expenses no branch covers.
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