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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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Ep. 075 | Service academies: pros/cons
In today's episode, I review the basic pros/cons associated with attending a service academy. If you are considering this path, please give a listen.
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Ep. 074 | Why is college so expensive?
In today's episode, I break down some of the reasons that college has become so expensive.
the "original sin"
open the floodgates
demand up, supply same
government subsidized loans
lazy rivers, sushi bars, climbing...
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Ep. 73 | US Merchant Marine Academy
In this episode, I shed some light on the one of the lesser-known service academies...
The United States Merchant Marine Academy
The USMMA offers...
100% scholarship for all students
Small campus (250 students per...
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Ep. 72 | A guaranteed job after college
In this episode, I discuss what it's like to go to college knowing that upon graduation you have a guaranteed job for five years (or more) making $100K+ per year.
What are the pros and cons?
What's the catch?
How...
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Ep. 71 | The military and the international experience
In this episode, I discuss one of the least appreciated benefits of serving in the U.S. military...
international travel
If you have ever dreamed of visiting faraway places, learning about ancient cultures, or...
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Ep. 70 | Post service opportunities for junior military officers
In this episode, I lay out what life looks like for most junior officers when they separate from service after five years.
Their opportunities are nearly limitless:
travel the world
apply to graduate school
get...
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Ep. 69 | Can the military help pay for medical school?
In this episode, I review the many ways the military can help pay for medical school.
Each pathway has its own pros/cons, commitment levels, and financial benefits.
If you (or anyone you know) is interested in going...
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Ep. 68 | Service Academy sports on the rise
In this episode, I dig into what appears to be a resurgence in the competitiveness of service academy athletic teams.
Why the uptick?
Please give this episode a listen to hear what's happening in the world of service...
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