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The podcast that is all things regarding U.S. Service Academy admission. Whether it is West Point, the Naval Academy (Annapolis) or the Air Force Academy- admission is as much about the process as it is the attributes of the candidate. It is complex—and involves several qualifications which make it far more rigorous than the traditional college application. This podcast helps the listener understand and navigate the process in order to gain a coveted appointment.
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Were you turned down this year by the Naval Academy?
If you applied to the USNA Class of 2028 as a high school applicant, you had a lower chance of being appointed this year.
More and more post-high school candidates are re-applying and therefore there are less appointments available for direct entries. That's right, we estimate about 450 slots of the 1200 slots this year were given to candidates who were on their second application: NAPS students, Foundation students, and college students.
We go into what this means for high school seniors and reapplicants in this week's episode.
Wednesday Apr 03, 2024
Pass or Fail? Feedback on West Point Interview Answers from Real Candidates
Wednesday Apr 03, 2024
Wednesday Apr 03, 2024
In today's episode, we give feedback on 5 examples of interview questions and answers from West Point candidates.
Sunday Mar 31, 2024
Big Changes to the Service Academy Nomination Process
Sunday Mar 31, 2024
Sunday Mar 31, 2024
Monday Mar 04, 2024
Sea Cadets: Build a Service Academy Leadership Profile
Monday Mar 04, 2024
Monday Mar 04, 2024
In today's episode, we cover a great way to develop military propensity and discipline - Danielle Stolz and Patrick Nasdeo, both leaders within the Sea Cadets program join us to talk about the opportunities for young Sea Cadets in the middle school and high school programs.
If you are interested in joining Sea Cadets, you can find a unit near you here: https://magellan.seacadets.org/referral.aspx
Best of luck in your Service Academy and ROTC scholarship journey!
Monday Feb 19, 2024
Monday Feb 19, 2024
Service Academy and ROTC scholarship candidates must be DoDMERB qualified (or waived) in order to participate in these programs. One of the most common medical issues we see in candidates is an allergy to food.
You can read the Department of Defense Instruction 6130.03 (or DoDI6130.03) here: https://www.gainserviceacademyadmission.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/613003_vol1.pdf
We also discuss the DoDMERB waiver process more in depth in this episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qS3T6kVyLqQ&
Monday Oct 23, 2023
Improving your SAT Math with Vinny Madera
Monday Oct 23, 2023
Monday Oct 23, 2023
Today we sit down with Vinny Madera, a renowned SAT tutor with a track record of helping students significantly boost their SAT scores. Dive deep into the world of SAT math as Vinny shares tips, strategies, and insights to conquer this critical section of the test. Whether you're just starting your SAT journey or looking for those extra points to push your score higher, this episode is a must-listen!
Connect with Vinny Madera for personalized SAT tutoring**: https://testprepwizards.com/
If you're aiming for a Service Academy, understanding SAT requirements is crucial. Check out our detailed breakdown of SAT score requirements for Service Academies here: https://www.gainserviceacademyadmissi...
Thursday Aug 10, 2023
ACT Math with Specialist Tony Miglio: Preparing for your Service Academy Application
Thursday Aug 10, 2023
Thursday Aug 10, 2023
Learn strategies to tackle the calculator portion of the ACT
Friday Jun 23, 2023
Do the SAT & ACT Still Matter for Service Academy Applicants?
Friday Jun 23, 2023
Friday Jun 23, 2023
In this episode, we tackle a pivotal question haunting the minds of service academy hopefuls: How relevant are the SAT & ACT scores in the application process today?
Although some colleges and universities seem to be moving away from these standardized tests, our insight will explain why you still need to prioritize these exams.
Wednesday Apr 26, 2023
Lessons Learned from the 2022 to 2023 Service Academy Application Cycle
Wednesday Apr 26, 2023
Wednesday Apr 26, 2023
In this episode, we discuss lessons we learned from helping clients apply for appointments to all the Service Academies from academic year, 2022-2023, which is the Service Academy class of 2027.
Tuesday Apr 18, 2023
The SAT versus the ACT and your Service Academy Application
Tuesday Apr 18, 2023
Tuesday Apr 18, 2023
In this episode, we break down how to choose between the SAT and ACT, and the test's importance for your Service Academy application.