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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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Ep. 077 | ChatGPT = no more excuses
In today's episode, I assume the role of a 15, 16, or 17-yr-old high school student who is interested in the service academies or ROTC.
In the past, not much was expected of these aspiring midshipmen and...
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Ep. 076 (ROTC results)
In this episode, I review the results from the early Army, Navy, and Air Force ROTC selection boards.
How many Air Force ROTC scholarships were awarded?
How many Type I, II, IV Air Force ROTC scholarships were...
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Ep. 23 | Why do some people hesitate to consider SAs and ROTC? (Rebroadcast)
Why do some people hesitate to consider service academies and ROTC programs?
I don't understand what they are
I want a "real" college experience
My child is not disciplined enough
My child is not interested in...
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