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Ep. 089 | Letters of Recommendation
In today's episode, I discuss how to ensure that your child secures outstanding letters of recommendation.
Unfortunately, a lot of students take this part of the process lightly.
They think the teacher is the one who...
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Ep. 088 | How to become a commissioned officer
In today's episode, I discuss different ways individuals can become commissioned officers in the U.S. military.
Service Academies
ROTC
Officer Candidate School (OCS)
Senior Military Academies (ROTC)
Direct...
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Ep. 087 | How will AI impact these 4 cohorts
In today's episode, I discuss how AI will impact 4 cohorts:
recent college graduates
college students
high school students
middle school students
I will also opine on how AI might affect students who choose to...
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Ep. 086 | What to expect from your guidance counselor
In today's episode, I discuss what you should expect from your school's guidance counselor.Â
Extracurricular activity audit?
Suggestions for leadership roles?
Summer strategy and planning?
College essay...
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Ep. 085 | How will AI impact college graduates?
In today's episode, I wrestle with the tension between sticking to the old playbook (e.g. traditional college) vs. doing something more non-traditional (e.g. service academies/ROTC) in light of the AI revolution that...
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Ep. 084 | Traditional colleges vs. service academies
In today's episode, I compare various activities/experiences at traditional colleges versus service academies.
dorm life
social life
academics
job placement
finances
adversity
shared mission
leadership
Which path...
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Ep. 083 | How to get on the right math track
In today's episode, I discuss the importance of the SAT (especially the math section) for students interested in service academies and ROTC scholarships.
In a perfect world, your child will be at least one grade-level...
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Ep. 082 | Ship Selection
In today's episode, I walk through how midshipmen at the Naval Academy choose the ship they will serve on upon graduation.
Note: Not every midshipman will be assigned to a ship. Only midshipman who are drafted into...
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Ep. 081 | Leadership opportunities
In today's episode, I go through a list of leadership opportunities that may be worth pursuing to beef-up your leadership credentials.
school-based sports-based
JROTC-based
Summer-based
Community...
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Ep. 080 | Athletic vs Military Scholarships
In today's episode, I compare what it takes to secure a DI athletic scholarship compared to a military scholarship (e.g. service academy or ROTC).
what are the odds?
what are the risks?
How do you improve your...
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Ep. 079 | How campus culture shapes its students' world view
In today's episode, I discuss the how much (or how little) a "campus culture" can influence your child's world view.
I look at three different students:
street-smart student
middle-of-the-road student
clueless...
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Ep. 078 | Solving teens' 3 biggest fears
In today's episode, I describe how service academies and ROTC scholarship opportunities solve for today's teenagers' 3 biggest fears:
How will I pay for college?
How will I find a job?
How will I afford a home?
Have...
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