In today's episode, I urge families to re-think what it means to find a "best-fit" college. In my experience, when students, parents, and counselors talk about "fit", they really mean "comfort".
Is this the best way to approach the college search?
Are you looking for a college experience that is comfortable -- or challenging?

In today's episode, I urge families to re-think what it means to find a "best-fit" college. In my experience, when students, parents, and counselors talk about "fit", they really mean "comfort". Is this the best way to approach the college search? Are you looking for a college experience that is comfortable -- or challenging?

Ep. 29 | Comfort vs. Challenge in the college search

Phil Black discusses the strategies and tactics that will help your child earn: (1) service academy appointments, (2) ROTC scholarships, and (3) acceptances to their top-choice colleges. If your child is pursuing any of these ambitious goals, this podcast is for you. With hundreds of success stories, including Phil’s own three sons (Yale Navy ROTC x 2, USNA), this podcast is a must-listen. Lessons are drawn from ServeWell Academy’s 4-yr online mentoring program detailing what students should do every week starting in 9th grade. Learn about the program here: https://www.servewellacademy.com/

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Ep. 29 | Comfort vs. Challenge in the college search

Ep. 29 | Comfort vs. Challenge in the college search