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Ep. 101 | TED Talk Roulette
In this week's episode, I review the origin story of "TED Talk Roulette" and how it can be implemented in your child's life.
This activity is designed to help students who claim that they "just aren't interested in...
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Ep. 100 | What makes college students successful (Part 3)
This week, I offer the third and final installment of our 3-part series that tries to answer the question:
What makes college students successful?
In review:
- Part I (feedback)
- Part 2 (structure)
- Part 3...
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Ep. 099 | No more "easy" button
This week, I try to explain why my phone is ringing off the hook with students interested in service academies and ROTC programs.
I review six different potential reasons.
In the end, it seems that traditional...
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Ep. 098 | How to get the most out of SWA
This week, I review the 3 different plans available at ServeWell Academy.Â
Basic Plan
VIP Plan
Private Plan
I hope this helps those families thinking about enrolling in the program.Â
For our current members, this is...
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Ep. 097 | The importance of structure in the college experience
Two weeks ago, I highlighted the importance of feedback when it comes to the development of 18-22 year-olds.
This week, I dig into the importance of structure.
The two extremes that come to mind are Brown University...
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Ep. 096 | The new ServeWell year begins tomorrow...
Tomorrow (June 1st) marks the migration from one year to the next...
eager 8th-graders can now become freshman ServeWellers (2030)
freshman ServeWellers (2029) become sophomores
sophomore ServeWellers (2028) become...
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Ep. 095 | Accelerated Feedback Loops
In today's episode, I cover the topic of feedback.
In order to mature, young adults need to know what they are doing right and what they are doing wrong. And the sooner -- the better.
There are a few pathways that...
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Ep. 094 | Feedback from the field
In today's episode, I share insights and perspective from a former ServeWell Academy graduate who went on to attend Vanderbilt University on a Marine Option Navy ROTC scholarship.
He is wrapping up his freshman year...
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Ep. 093 | Why do service academies care so much about academics?
In today's episode, I review why the service academies care so much about:
SAT/ACT
GPA
Rigor of coursework
Why did all the service academies continue to require standardized test scores when nearly every other...
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Ep. 092 | How to maximize flexibility and minimize cost
In today's episode, I redefine what your child's #1 priority should be when planning for college.
Years ago, the priorities were:
How do I get into an Ivy League, Top 15, or Top 20 college?
What should I major...
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Ep. 091 | How college/career decisions impact pathway to adulthood
In today's episode, I discuss three common college/career pathways and how they may impact your child's road to adulthood:
Ivy League schools
Non-Ivy League schools
Service academies & ROTC
Which way is your...
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Ep. 090 | State Maritime Academies
In today's episode, I discuss the uniqueness of the 6 state maritime academies:
Cal Poly Maritime Academy
Great Lakes Maritime Academy
Maine Maritime Academy
Massachusetts Maritime Academy
SUNY Maritime Academy
Texas...
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