Not every college in the United States has an ROTC program on its campus. In this episode, I walk through how to determine which colleges have ROTC programs and for which military branches (e.g. Army, Navy, Air Force). This is Step 1 in creating a target list of colleges. [Based on ServeWell Academy’s online course: Week 51 of Sophomore Year.]

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In this episode, I walk through a typical day-in-the-life of a service academy student versus an ROTC student at a traditional college. What are the pros, cons, similarities, and differences? Many successful ServeWell students will have the choice between these two compelling options. How would your child make their choice? [Based on ServeWell Academy’s online course: Week 49 of Junior Year.]

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Legendary speaker, thinker, and leadership guru, Jim Collins, was once invited to spend two years at West Point as a visiting professor. By the time his tenure ended, he made a startling observation. He claimed that West Point Cadets seemed happier than his graduate students at Stanford Business School. In this episode, I explore how this could be the case. [Based on ServeWell Academy’s online course: Week 43 of Junior Year.]

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The terms “nomination” and “appointment” can be confusing — especially in light of how often they are used interchangeably. In this episode, I clear up the difference between the two terms in an effort to get everyone on the same page. These terms have wholly different meanings and should not be confused. [Based on ServeWell Academy’s online course: Week 38 of Junior Year.]

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The military is not known for being particularly efficient or nimble when it comes to paperwork, administration, or logistics. The service academy and ROTC application process is no exception. The red tape and bureaucratic struggles can be legion. In this episode, I explore why it’s worth the headache and teeth-gnashing. [Based on ServeWell Academy’s online course: Week 37 of Junior Year.]

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Summers are a great time for your child to take their applications to the next level. They can pursue activities, experiences, and adventures that would be impossible to do during the school year. However, without a plan, it’s easy for summers to turn into unproductive wastes of time. In this episode, I lay out a summer-by-summer blueprint of activities that your child should consider to prepare for the competitive service academy, ROTC, and highly-selective college admissions process. [Based on ServeWell Academy’s online course: Week 34 of Sophomore Year.]

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My three sons took decidedly different paths on their way to a service academy (USNA) and ROTC (Navy, Yale University) program. In this episode, I explore the different inflection points that put them on different trajectories. In particular, their approaches to extracurricular activities (Boy Scouts vs. Speech & Debate), sports (specialization vs. multi-sport), and academics. Which path is your child more likely to take? [Based on ServeWell Academy’s online course: Week 31 of Freshman Year.]

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Becoming a “recruited athlete” by one of the service academy coaches may represent the most direct and reliable way to earn an appointment to a service academy. However, attaining this status is easier said than done. In this episode, we explore the chances of your child becoming a recruited athlete, how they can attract the attention of coaches, and how they can close the deal. If your child is a good athlete, you should listen to this episode to make sure they are not missing any big milestones or checkpoints. [Based on ServeWell Academy’s online course: Week 30 of Sophomore Year.]

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Learn about ServeWell Academy’s online mentoring program here: https://www.servewellacademy.com/

What are your child’s chances of getting into a service academy? Take this Quiz: https://ezxlxe3zcjj.typeform.com/takethequiz