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Ep. 37 | Everyone is doing it
In this episode, I discuss one of the most frustrating arguments you will hear from your teenager: "everyone else is doing it" (aka EEIDI)
- Why can't I stay out until 2am...EEIDI?
- Why can't I use ChatGPT to write...
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Ep. 36 | Air Force ROTC Options
In this episode, I discuss the many Air Force ROTC options available to high school and current college students, including:
4-yr, full tuition scholarships
4-yr, partial tuition scholarships
3-yr scholarships
2-yr...
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Ep. 35 | How will the surge in patriotism affect SA and ROTC?
With a new administration in the White House and renewed energy at the Department of Defense, American patriotism is surging. How will this affect those interested in the service academies and ROTC scholarships?
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Ep. 34 | What are military prep schools?
In today's episode (14 mins), I talk about military prep schools.
USNA: Naval Academy Preparatory School (NAPS)
USMA: West Point Prep
USAFA: The Prep School
USCGA: Coast Guard Academy Scholar ProgramÂ
USMMA:...
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Ep. 33 | What makes students hesitate the most?
In this episode, I dive into one of the most common reasons high school students give for not considering service academies and ROTC programs.
"I don't want to be tied down to a 5-yr commitment after college. I want...
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Ep. 32 | How to reach Escape Velocity
In this crossover episode, I discuss the concept of "escape velocity".
Escape velocity is the point at which your child has accumulated enough smarts, skills, tools, relationships, wherewithal, and experience, to...
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Ep. 31 | Purposeful Overload
In this week's episode, we discuss the long-established training concept known as "purposeful overload".
Some of what you see on TV and the movies is true.
The service academies and ROTC programs have their share of...
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Ep. 30 | 4 Critical Questions
In this episode, I cover 4 critical questions that your child needs to answer during high school. Their answers to these questions will dictate their trajectory in college and beyond.
Do I care about academics?
Do I...
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Ep. 29 | Comfort vs. Challenge in the college search
In today's episode, I urge families to re-think what it means to find a "best-fit" college. In my experience, when students, parents, and counselors talk about "fit", they really mean "comfort".
Is this the best way...
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Ep. 28 | The importance of your college GPA
Today's episode focuses on the importance of your GPA. Not your high school GPA, but your college GPA. How much does your college GPA matter based on whether you attend a service academy, ROTC program, or traditional...
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Ep. 27 | The Army-Navy Football Game
In this episode, I reflect on my first Army-Navy football game. Hear about the unique experiences and traditions that make this one of the best competitions in the country.
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Ep. 26 | The power of the service academy network
In this episode, I discuss the long-term benefits of being part of a service academy network.
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