ServeWell Podcast

Ep. 094 | Feedback from the field

In today's episode, I share insights and perspective from a former ServeWell Academy graduate who went on to attend Vanderbilt University on a Marine Option Navy ROTC scholarship. He is wrapping up his freshman year and he had many things to report - some good, some not so good. If your son or daughter is considering ROTC, please give this episode a listen.

Ep. 093 | Why do service academies care so much about academics?

In today's episode, I review why the service academies care so much about: 1. SAT/ACT 2. GPA 3. Rigor of coursework Why did all the service academies continue to require standardized test scores when nearly every other college went "test optional" during COVID?

Ep. 092 | How to maximize flexibility and minimize cost

In today's episode, I redefine what your child's #1 priority should be when planning for college. Years ago, the priorities were: 1. How do I get into an Ivy League, Top 15, or Top 20 college? 2. What should I major in? Those days are over. Today, given the changing job outlook, technological breakthroughs (i.e. AI, automation), and cost of college, your child should be solving for one thing and one thing only... FLEXIBILITY More than any other asset, flexibility will be your child's key to integrating into the workforce of the future. One of the best ways to maintain such flexibility is to graduate college with zero student loan debt. In today's episode, I lay out 7 strategies to do just that. Will your child be able to graduate with zero student loan debt?

Ep. 091 | How college/career decisions impact pathway to adulthood

In today's episode, I discuss three common college/career pathways and how they may impact your child's road to adulthood: 1. Ivy League schools 2. Non-Ivy League schools 3. Service academies & ROTC Which way is your child leaning?

Ep. 090 | State Maritime Academies

In today's episode, I discuss the uniqueness of the 6 state maritime academies: 1. Cal Poly Maritime Academy 2. Great Lakes Maritime Academy 3. Maine Maritime Academy 4. Massachusetts Maritime Academy 5. SUNY Maritime Academy 6. Texas A&M Maritime Academy What are they? How are they different? What is their value proposition?