The Anthony Reeves Experience

Looking back, I often wish someone had taken the time to sit me down and explain how I could have pursued a debt-free college education. My hindsight reveals that I could have handled my opportunity with the Army ROTC scholarship very differently. During my senior year, I had the chance to participate in the scholarship application process for the Army Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC). At the time, my weighted GPA was around 3.4-3.5, and I was deeply involved in various activities, both within my church, school, and the community. I was also active in martial arts. Despite my involvement, I had a tendency to underestimate my own capabilities, often believing that my peers were more deserving than I was. To apply for the Army ROTC scholarship, I had to complete a three-part process. The first part was straightforward: filling out the application. The second step involved an interview with an Army ROTC officer, and the final step was a physical fitness test. Filling out the applicat...