Manage episode 518221840 series 2839789
*Special Episode* Worried the shutdown will derail your academy nomination or ROTC scholarship file? Take a breath. Academy admissions are operating close to normal. The friction is mainly in some congressional offices scheduling interviews and a few ROTC processing slowdowns at undermanned units and headquarters. If you are applying to both, here is what actually matters so you stay informed and calm.
What you will learn
• How the shutdown is affecting congressional nominations vs academy admissions
• What “slower, not stopped” looks like for ROTC processing by branch
• Why Jan 31, 2026 is still the nomination deadline that counts
• Competitive vs less competitive districts and what that means for interviews
• How ROTC boards have shifted and may shift in the future
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