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Ep. 50 | How to prepare for the SAT/ACT
In this episode, I review how your child should prepare for the SAT or ACT.
Historically, these strategies didn't change much.
Today, the strategies change by the month.
If you are the parent of a rising junior or...
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Ep. 51 | Rapid Fire Q&A (Test Yourself)
In this episode, I read through a bunch of questions that I've collected over the last few weeks from social media, 1-on-1 calls, private coaching calls, DMs, etc.
My answers are short, to-the-point, and, I hope,...
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Ep. 49 | How to square the circle
In this week's episode, I attempt to reconcile two common (but diametrically opposed) pieces of advice often given to college graduates.
1. Save as much money as you can in your twenties in order to maximize the magic...
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Ep. 48 | How to talk to your child about the summer
Summer is the perfect time to prepare for the service academy and ROTC application process.
What’s the best way to approach your child to make sure they are making the most of these critical three months?
Answer: A...
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Ep. 47 | What happened to Air Force ROTC?
In today's episode, I review the problems plaguing the Air Force ROTC programs.
- fewer scholarships
- rise of non-scholarshipped candidates
- cancellation of scholarships halfway through college
- questionable...
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Ep. 46 | 25 Reasons to Consider ROTC Programs
In this week's episode, I walk through 25 reasons to consider ROTC scholarships as one of your college pathways.
1. you want structure and discipline, but not that much structure and discipline
2. you would prefer...
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Ep. 45 | 25 Reasons to Consider the Service Academies
In this episode, in 19 minutes, I rip through 25 reasons to consider applying to a service academy.
you want to be challenged
you love STEM
you have no money
you are athletic
you want to serve your country
you don't...
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Ep. 44 | Is your sophomore on track?
By sophomore year, your child should be well on their way to achieving certain milestones. Listen to this episode to learn what should be happening before the end of sophomore year.
Also, if you have a child who is...
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Ep. 43 | What happens when colleges lose federal funding?
In this episode, I predict the fallout from the recent freeze (or cancellation) of billions of dollars of federal funds once earmarked for several prominent colleges (e.g. Harvard, Princeton, Cornell, Brown,...
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Ep. 42 | The SAT & ACT are back!
In this episode, I try to convince students (and parents) that the SAT and ACT matter again - maybe now more than ever.
The 5-year "test-optional" experiment failed.
Colleges that admitted certain students from...
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Ep. 41 | When is it too late to become a viable candidate?
In this episode, I try to lay out a timeline for when it becomes too late to become a viable candidate for a service academy or ROTC scholarship.
There is no definitive answer, but there are some guidelines to...
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Ep. 40 | How to prepare for an AP exam (Case Study)
In this episode, I sit down with a student (Julius) and ask him how he plans to study for his upcoming AP US History exam.
Their answer may shock you.
The fact that your child may have the same answer may shock you...
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