At age 10, I decided what I wanted to carry out with my life: to enlist in the Marine Corps. This choice remained with me throughout my educational years. Ultimately, my plan was to enlist in the Marines after High School to serve the nation. At the time, it sounded like a splendid plan to be able to do what I was extremely passionate about. Initially, I was very narrow-minded about career choices and that joining the military after High School was the best option for me. I failed to obtain notice of the opportunities that were offered to me until later in my senior year. During senior year, I became interested in the possibility of attending college, but also to be apart of our great Armed Forces. I asked myself, “How was this possible?”
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After countless hours of researching, I learned that this option allows selected individuals to go to college that would be covered by the $180,000 awarded amount, in return for 4 to 6 years of serving our country as an officer. My eyes lit up as I read through this description. Going forward with this information, I signed up for the SAT for the first time and also began working on my numerous college applications. Through the midst of all this, I made sure to work on the NROTC application as well. Although the NROTC scholarship is very competitive, I am working on improving myself. To qualify for the NROTC, I must pass a physical demanding test and have a great SAT score. My physique is currently in great shape, nevertheless, I’m currently working on my academic studies to enhance my application. As a kid who lived his life from age 10 to 16 thinking he would be going to the military after school, I never imagined thinking any other way. It’s difficult, however, I am continuing to pursue what I’m after: to be able to give back to veterans who gave it their all and the chance to serve this beautiful country as an
After countless hours of researching, I learned that this option allows selected individuals to go to college that would be covered by the $180,000 awarded amount, in return for 4 to 6 years of serving our country as an officer. My eyes lit up as I read through this description. Going forward with this information, I signed up for the SAT for the first time and also began working on my numerous college applications. Through the midst of all this, I made sure to work on the NROTC application as well. Although the NROTC scholarship is very competitive, I am working on improving myself. To qualify for the NROTC, I must pass a physical demanding test and have a great SAT score. My physique is currently in great shape, nevertheless, I’m currently working on my academic studies to enhance my application. As a kid who lived his life from age 10 to 16 thinking he would be going to the military after school, I never imagined thinking any other way. It’s difficult, however, I am continuing to pursue what I’m after: to be able to give back to veterans who gave it their all and the chance to serve this beautiful country as an