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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Many reasons. Service is a calling, which not all teenagers have. You’re making a 9 year commitment, which is more than a lot of teenagers want to give. The physical difficulty. The competition to even get in (it seems impossible to get a nomination if you live around here). [/quote]

Is getting nomination the hardest?. What do the senators office look for to provide nomination (we are naturalized parents so no military experience)

I know it is a very long process which starts in Junior year and multiple interviews as well (for nomination and for admissions)[/quote]

Getting a nomination is easier than most people think.  You don't have to know the senator or congressman.  You apply to all nominating sources.  Some senators or congressman does interviews and some don't.  Some do in person and some over a Zoom call.  My DD got a nomination from her senator, and there was no interview.  A lot depends on how competitive your district is, and your overall stats GPA/SAT/CFA score.  Even if you don't get a nomination, and if they really want you, they'll find one for you.  No, you don't have to start Junior year.  In between your Junior and Senior year during the Summer is fine.  The process is long because they want people who really want to be officers in the military as they will be investing a lot of money on that individual.  It is a weeding out process. 
 The acceptance rate is much higher than what they adverstise because they count people who started the application as applicants not just those who complete the application.  Ultimately, my DD went to an Ivy on a ROTC scholarship.[/quote]

Can anybody get ROTC scholarship or you have to be Military family?[/quote]

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