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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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Wednesday Feb 15, 2023
The Whole Person Concept
Wednesday Feb 15, 2023
Wednesday Feb 15, 2023
The Whole Person Concept is a holistic approach to evaluating candidates for Service Academy appointments. It means that admission committees take into consideration not just a candidate’s academic achievements and physical abilities, but also their character, leadership potential, and overall fit for military service. In this episode, the hosts discuss this concept in more detail.
Thursday Oct 20, 2022
ROTC and JROTC Nominations
Thursday Oct 20, 2022
Thursday Oct 20, 2022
A student who participates in ROTC at a college or university or takes JROTC classes in high school can obtain a nomination for a Service Academy. In this episode, we talk about the ins and outs of this nomination category.
Tuesday Oct 04, 2022
DODMERB Disqualification and the Waiver Process
Tuesday Oct 04, 2022
Tuesday Oct 04, 2022
One of the more stressful aspects of qualifying for a Service Academy appointment or an ROTC scholarship is clearing the medical qualification process. In this episode, we talk about why candidates are disqualified from DODMERB and the steps you can take to obtain a waiver.
DODMERB Medical History Survey Questions
DOD Instruction 6130.03. Medical Standards for Military Service
Tuesday Sep 27, 2022
Candidate Extracurricular Activities
Tuesday Sep 27, 2022
Tuesday Sep 27, 2022
Candidate extracurricular activities account for approximately ten percent of a U.S. Service Academies' whole candidate score. In this episode, we talk about about what activities make the most impact in obtaining high scores.
Friday Sep 23, 2022
Intercollegiate Athletics
Friday Sep 23, 2022
Friday Sep 23, 2022
20-25% of all students at the "big three" service academies participate in Division I intercollegiate athletics. Recruited athletes often receive preferential admission consideration. In this episode, we discuss intercollegiate athletics, its role at these academies, and how it affects admission for recruited athletes and non-athletes alike.
Tuesday Apr 26, 2022
Lessons Learned from Application Year 2021-2022
Tuesday Apr 26, 2022
Tuesday Apr 26, 2022
The team at Gain Service Academy Admissions perform an "After Action Review" on Service Academy application year 2021-2022 and the lessons learned from working with applicants.
Friday Jan 14, 2022
The Blue and Gold Officer
Friday Jan 14, 2022
Friday Jan 14, 2022
In this episode we interview a Naval Academy Blue and Gold officer (BGO) who is also an Air Force Academy Air Liaison Officer (ALO). She gives insights on the overall service academy admissions process as well as the role of the BGO and ALO. Also, as a parent of three service academy graduates or current cadets, she gives her insights into the parental role in the service academy admissions process.
Monday Jan 10, 2022
The Air Liaison Officer (ALO) and Air Force ROTC Cadre Member
Monday Jan 10, 2022
Monday Jan 10, 2022
In this episode, the hosts interview an ALO who was also an Air Force ROTC cadre member. She gives insights into both roles and provides helpful advice to Air Force Academy as well as Air Force ROTC scholarship applicants.
Monday Nov 01, 2021
Space Force and the U.S. Air Force Academy
Monday Nov 01, 2021
Monday Nov 01, 2021
The United States Space Force is a separate and distinct branch of the armed services, organized under the Department of the Air Force in a manner very similar to how the Marine Corps is organized under the Department of the Navy. In this episode, the hosts talk to an Air Force Academy graduate and current lieutenant in the U.S. Space Force. We cover his admission and experience at the Air Force Academy as well as his current duties in Space Force.
Friday Oct 08, 2021
Interview Preparation Services
Friday Oct 08, 2021
Friday Oct 08, 2021
The interview preparation services provided by Gain Service Academy Consulting can make the difference in winning a nomination and eventual appointment to a Service Academy. LTC Kirkland in this short episode talks about the importance of the interview and provides an overview of these services.