Hey guys. I was recently searching the internet for help on my dilemma and found this website. Although I can see that this is a mainly Navy website, I figured maybe I could get some unbiased advice.
I'm currently a senior in high school. Actually, I graduate in about two weeks. I will be attending Purdue University starting this fall for a degree in mechanical engineering. Throughout my four years of high school, I was part of the JROTC program (Marine Corps actually) and really enjoyed all of it (history, traits, tradition, etc). Now, I know that it is too late to apply for a scholarship this year but I plan on joining ROTC in college and applying for a 3yr scholarship. Now to my dilemma. Should I go NROTC or AFROTC? I visited Purdue and talked to the instructors at both. (By the way, I'll end up doing the Marine Corps option if I go Navy). Instructor wise, I liked the guys at the Naval program better although I did not meet everyone at each. But...the AF guy was telling me that they are ranked top 4 in the country for AFROTC programs which is pretty impressive I think. So, what do you guys think comparing the two? By the way, I hope to receive a flight spot at either one. I currently have my private pilot's license and hope to fly no matter what I do. Another thing the AF guy said was that about 70% of their applicants received a 3yr scholarship this year. So, which do you guys think is better for someone in my situation? Thanks for any help.
I'm currently a senior in high school. Actually, I graduate in about two weeks. I will be attending Purdue University starting this fall for a degree in mechanical engineering. Throughout my four years of high school, I was part of the JROTC program (Marine Corps actually) and really enjoyed all of it (history, traits, tradition, etc). Now, I know that it is too late to apply for a scholarship this year but I plan on joining ROTC in college and applying for a 3yr scholarship. Now to my dilemma. Should I go NROTC or AFROTC? I visited Purdue and talked to the instructors at both. (By the way, I'll end up doing the Marine Corps option if I go Navy). Instructor wise, I liked the guys at the Naval program better although I did not meet everyone at each. But...the AF guy was telling me that they are ranked top 4 in the country for AFROTC programs which is pretty impressive I think. So, what do you guys think comparing the two? By the way, I hope to receive a flight spot at either one. I currently have my private pilot's license and hope to fly no matter what I do. Another thing the AF guy said was that about 70% of their applicants received a 3yr scholarship this year. So, which do you guys think is better for someone in my situation? Thanks for any help.
