PrepWell Podcast with Phil Black

In this week's podcast, I describe why Roman turned down his dream school (USC) for a more practical approach to college (community college to UC Irvine). If you've been wondering whether there are options beyond going to the most prestigious (and expensive) college that your child gets admitted to, listen to this episode. Follow us: * Enroll in PrepWell Academy [https://www.prepwellacademy.com/] * Follow on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/prepwell_academy/] * Follow on Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/PrepWellAcademy] 1. Follow me on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/prepwell_academy/] or Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/PrepWellAcademy] 2. Give us a review 3. Share this episode with a friend 4. Join our mailing list (by opting in on the homepage or in this article) 5. Enroll [https://www.prepwellacademy.com/] your 9th or 10th grader in the program PrepWell Academy's Founder, Phil Black [https://www.prepwellacademy.com/Phil-Black], has spent a lifetime cracking the code on the world's most competitive programs: Yale University, Harvard Business School, Navy SEALs, Goldman Sachs, Entrepreneurship, Shark Tank (2X), etc. Inside PrepWell Academy [https://www.prepwellacademy.com/], Black teaches students everything they need to know about the college admissions process in a series of expertly-timed, 3-5-minute, weekly training videos starting in 9th grade and continuing through 12th grade [Note: this program can only be joined in 9th or 10th grade]. My specialties include military service academies, ROTC scholarships, Ivy League, and student-athletes. [https://www.prepwellacademy.com/]

In this week's podcast, I argue that despite these challenges... * switch to test-optional policies * de-emphasis on writing * violent protests on campuses * elevation of DEI above merit  * rise of radical antisemitism * increase in made-up majors * employers turning off recruitment * incompetent school presidents * rampant plagiarism among top faculty   * cancellation of graduation ceremonies * racial segregation of dorm rooms * students disowning their parents * $100K/year college bills ...we have reason to be hopeful.  Find out how I get there.   Follow us: * Enroll in PrepWell Academy [https://www.prepwellacademy.com/] * Follow on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/prepwell_academy/] * Follow on Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/PrepWellAcademy] 1. Follow me on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/prepwell_academy/] or Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/PrepWellAcademy] 2. Give us a review 3. Share this episode with a friend 4. Join our mailing list (by opting in on the homepage or in this article) 5. Enroll [https://www.prepwellacademy.com/] your 9th or 10th grader in the program PrepWell Academy's Founder, Phil Black [https://www.prepwellacademy.com/Phil-Black], has spent a lifetime cracking the code on the world's most competitive programs: Yale University, Harvard Business School, Navy SEALs, Goldman Sachs, Entrepreneurship, Shark Tank (2X), etc. Inside PrepWell Academy [https://www.prepwellacademy.com/], Black teaches students everything they need to know about the college admissions process in a series of expertly-timed, 3-5-minute, weekly training videos starting in 9th grade and continuing through 12th grade [Note: this program can only be joined in 9th or 10th grade]. My specialties include military service academies, ROTC scholarships, Ivy League, and student-athletes. [https://www.prepwellacademy.com/]

In this week's podcast, I discuss a strange phenomenon that I witnessed a few weeks ago. For context, I was asked to give a presentation on "college admissions-related" topics to a group of 30 teenage boys (ages 15-16) -- something I have done hundreds of times over the last 10 years. To kick things off, I asked a series of anodine questions that I thought would ease us into a broader conversation about college, admissions, etc. "How many of you have thought about college?" "How many of you could name 10 colleges off the top of your head?" "Has anyone thought about what they might want to study in college?" Each question elicited the same response: * blank stares Why were these questions met with such apparent indifference or apathy?   Follow us: * Enroll in PrepWell Academy [https://www.prepwellacademy.com/] * Follow on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/prepwell_academy/] * Follow on Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/PrepWellAcademy] 1. Follow me on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/prepwell_academy/] or Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/PrepWellAcademy] 2. Give us a review 3. Share this episode with a friend 4. Join our mailing list (by opting in on the homepage or in this article) 5. Enroll [https://www.prepwellacademy.com/] your 9th or 10th grader in the program PrepWell Academy's Founder, Phil Black [https://www.prepwellacademy.com/Phil-Black], has spent a lifetime cracking the code on the world's most competitive programs: Yale University, Harvard Business School, Navy SEALs, Goldman Sachs, Entrepreneurship, Shark Tank (2X), etc. Inside PrepWell Academy [https://www.prepwellacademy.com/], Black teaches students everything they need to know about the college admissions process in a series of expertly-timed, 3-5-minute, weekly training videos starting in 9th grade and continuing through 12th grade [Note: this program can only be joined in 9th or 10th grade]. My specialties include military service academies, ROTC scholarships, Ivy League, and student-athletes. [https://www.prepwellacademy.com/]

In this week's podcast, I discuss whether it makes sense for your child to double-down on sports, or diversify into other areas of interest. There will come a point in time when your child has to answer this fateful question: "Am I committed to becoming a recruited college athlete or not?" Listen to this week's episode to learn when this decision should be made, what happens if it's not, and what should they do if the answer is "no."   Follow us: * Enroll in PrepWell Academy [https://www.prepwellacademy.com/] * Follow on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/prepwell_academy/] * Follow on Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/PrepWellAcademy] 1. Follow me on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/prepwell_academy/] or Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/PrepWellAcademy] 2. Give us a review 3. Share this episode with a friend 4. Join our mailing list (by opting in on the homepage or in this article) 5. Enroll [https://www.prepwellacademy.com/] your 9th or 10th grader in the program PrepWell Academy's Founder, Phil Black [https://www.prepwellacademy.com/Phil-Black], has spent a lifetime cracking the code on the world's most competitive programs: Yale University, Harvard Business School, Navy SEALs, Goldman Sachs, Entrepreneurship, Shark Tank (2X), etc. Inside PrepWell Academy [https://www.prepwellacademy.com/], Black teaches students everything they need to know about the college admissions process in a series of expertly-timed, 3-5-minute, weekly training videos starting in 9th grade and continuing through 12th grade [Note: this program can only be joined in 9th or 10th grade]. My specialties include military service academies, ROTC scholarships, Ivy League, and student-athletes. [https://www.prepwellacademy.com/]

In this week's podcast, I make a pitch for summer school. All four of my sons took classes over the summer (for different reasons) and many motivated PrepWellers have done the same. Listen to this week's episode to learn why summer school has become a "thing". Follow us: * Enroll in PrepWell Academy [https://www.prepwellacademy.com/] * Follow on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/prepwell_academy/] * Follow on Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/PrepWellAcademy] 1. Follow me on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/prepwell_academy/] or Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/PrepWellAcademy] 2. Give us a review 3. Share this episode with a friend 4. Join our mailing list (by opting in on the homepage or in this article) 5. Enroll [https://www.prepwellacademy.com/] your 9th or 10th grader in the program PrepWell Academy's Founder, Phil Black [https://www.prepwellacademy.com/Phil-Black], has spent a lifetime cracking the code on the world's most competitive programs: Yale University, Harvard Business School, Navy SEALs, Goldman Sachs, Entrepreneurship, Shark Tank (2X), etc. Inside PrepWell Academy [https://www.prepwellacademy.com/], Black teaches students everything they need to know about the college admissions process in a series of expertly-timed, 3-5-minute, weekly training videos starting in 9th grade and continuing through 12th grade [Note: this program can only be joined in 9th or 10th grade]. My specialties include military service academies, ROTC scholarships, Ivy League, and student-athletes. [https://www.prepwellacademy.com/]