Are you a varsity athlete who assumes you have the "Athlete" portion of the ROTC scholarship application locked down? That assumption could cost you tens of thousands of dollars.

For ROTC scholarships, being "athletic" isn't just about being on a team—it's about quantifiable leadership and proven physical readiness. In this episode of our Scholar, Athlete, Leader series, retired Army ROTC Professor of Military Science, LTC Rob Kirkland, reveals how the selection boards actually score your athletic achievements and why the standards vary DRAMATICALLY between branches.

🔥 In this episode, you will learn:

Don't let a weak "Athlete" score get your dream scholarship denied.

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U.S. Army Cadet Command is implementing a strategic rebalance and optimization of the Senior ROTC program. This is a significant change for Army ROTC. The hosts looks at the impacts of these changes and what it means for cadets, parents, and the programs and universities.

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In this episode of the podcast, Lieutenant Colonel Kirkland discusses options for commissioning into the Army.

He explains how ROTC prepares cadets for various service options including active duty, National Guard, and Army Reserve. The discussion highlights the differences between Army ROTC and other branches, the commissioning process, and the strategic choices cadets make.

Specific programs such as the Minuteman and Simultaneous Membership Program (SMP) are explored, along with the criteria to secure active duty commissions.

Whether you're a high school student eyeing a military career or already in ROTC, this episode provides essential insights for navigating your commissioning journey into the Army!

Want to become an Air Force Officer? This episode of Academy and ROTC Insiders features LTC Rob Kirkland and Trish Dach discussing the current state of Air Force ROTC, including the challenging scholarship environment and the surprisingly low field training selection rate.

Discover the key differences between Air Force ROTC and the Air Force Academy, and hear their expert advice on the best path forward – including why the Academy should be your first look and how to approach AFROTC as a strategic backup.

LTC Rob Kirkland and Trish Dach are your guides to navigating the competitive world of military scholarships, having helped students earn millions of dollars over the years. They provide the transparency and insights you need to succeed.

Ready to build a winning strategy for any ROTC scholarship? We provide personalized guidance based on proven experience.

In this episode, we discuss significant updates to the Air Force ROTC High School Scholarship Program (HSSP) for the application year 2024-2025. Key changes include:

Reintroduction of the Type 2 Scholarship: After a period of offering only the Type 1 scholarship, the Air Force ROTC has reintroduced the Type 2 scholarship, which provides $18,000 annually toward tuition, significantly less than the full-tuition coverage of Type 1.

Major Selections and Criticality Ratings: A new criticality rating system from one to four prioritizes majors during the scholarship selection process, emphasizing certain technical and language majors over others.

Key Points:

• The Type 2 scholarship offers limited financial coverage compared to the Type 1, affecting choices for attending private or out-of-state public schools.

Financial Considerations:

• States like Arkansas, Kansas, Louisiana, Missouri, North Dakota, Texas, and Oklahoma offer in-state tuition rates to ROTC scholarship recipients, which can mitigate the financial gap for Type 2 recipients.

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Today we provide commentary on what makes these 5 Navy ROTC interview answers excellent, and how they could be improved. Listen along as you prepare for your interview with your future potential Navy ROTC Battalion. 

The AFROTC interview, worth upwards of 40% of the AFROTC scholarship score, can be extremely intimidating for students, especially those who have little to no interview experience. 

In this episode, we play 5 examples of interview responses that students have given and discuss what makes them good (or bad) and how they could be improved.

If you want to ensure your interview performance is as strong as possible and listen to additional examples of answers from real students, take our AFROTC Interview Course.

We are pleased to announce that former Auburn University Professor of Naval Science, Captain (U.S. Navy, Retired) Matthew Roberts, will be joining our team as our Navy and Marine Corps ROTC expert.   

In this episode, we introduce Captain Roberts and obtain his insight on Navy ROTC and the scholarship process.

In today's episode, we give feedback on 5 examples of interview questions and answers from Army ROTC cadets.

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.