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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... more
FAQs about ServeWell Podcast:How many episodes does ServeWell Podcast have?The podcast currently has 68 episodes available.
October 26, 2025Ep. 68 | Service Academy sports on the riseIn this episode, I dig into what appears to be a resurgence in the competitiveness of service academy athletic teams.Why the uptick?Please give this episode a listen to hear what's happening in the world of service academy sports, recruiting, and future prospects....more25minPlay
October 19, 2025Ep. 67 | Take NotesIn this episode, I talk about one of my recent pet peeves. Ever since COVID, students do not take notes anymore. This is especially true when I am on Zoom calls with them. Please give this episode a listen to make sure your child hasn't fallen into this trap. ...more11minPlay
October 11, 2025Ep. 66 | Non-linear or linear paths?In this episode. I compare two different options after graduating from an undergraduate experience.1. A linear path2. A non-linear path Which would your child prefer?...more12minPlay
October 05, 2025Ep. 65 | How to handle the coming AI waveIn this episode, I talk about the coming AI revolution and how middle school students, high school students, college students, and military officers can prepare for its takeover....more12minPlay
September 27, 2025Ep. 64 | Stacking successful habitsIn this episode, I compare the good and bad habits that develop after 4 years at a traditional college versus a service academy. How does each institution influence what students learn on a daily basis? How does the compounding of those habits affect students upon graduation?...more18minPlay
September 20, 2025Ep. 63 | What to do about AIThe AI revolution is coming.How will your child will adapt?The next 10 years will transform our society far more than the internet, social media, and smartphones ever did.Will your child...go all-inhedge their betswatch from the sidelinesIn this episode, I lay out how each of these strategies might impact your child during college and beyond....more11minPlay
September 13, 2025Ep. 62 | 4 milestones that matter mostWhat are 4 milestones that have outsized impact on jump-starting a young person's life?graduating from college in 4 yearsno student loan debtlanding a job upon graduationability to purchase a homeIn this episode, I go through each of these milestones and opine on the chances of today's youth achieving any (or all) of them....more15minPlay
September 06, 2025Ep. 61 | The SAT matters more than everService academies and ROTC scholarships never went "test-optional," even in the depths of the COVID-19 panic.The SAT or ACT have always been "test-required" and for good reason.With hundreds of millions of dollars of scholarships and programs to manage, the military could not risk accepting students who could not prove their academic ability on a standardized test.In this episode, I review the importance of the SAT as well as a proven strategy to crush the test in a timely fashion....more17minPlay
August 31, 2025Ep. 60 | No jobs for recent grads? Says, who?BusinessWeek published an article last week calling 2025 the worst job market for college graduates in decades.They cited the following reasons:economic uncertaintyartificial intelligenceincreased competitionfewer job opportunitiesNot only are the job prospects grim, but what about the spike in student loan debt, low wages, and unaffordable housing?In today's episode, I give you the secret to sidestepping all of the above....more9minPlay
August 23, 2025Ep. 59 So you want to be a pilot, eh?I meet with a lot of students who claim they want to be pilots in the military.In helping them prepare for interviews, I learn a lot about their upbringing, motivations, and experience.One of the biggest lessons I've learned, is that there is a wide disparity among candidates. In today's episode, I compare the interview answers of two different candidates. Let me know which one you think is the better candidate for a service academy appointment or ROTC scholarship. ...more12minPlay
FAQs about ServeWell Podcast:How many episodes does ServeWell Podcast have?The podcast currently has 68 episodes available.