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Naval Academy Whole Person Multiple: How USNA Actually Scores Candidates
The Naval Academy Whole Person Multiple (WPM) is the formula that decides every appointment, and it was just published for the first time. LTC Kirkland and Trish Dach walk through every category the…
DoDMERB Series 4: Vision, Hearing, and Dental Standards
LTC Kirkland and Dr. (COL) Cajigal break down the head and neck medical standards from DoDI 6130.03 that generate the most anxiety for Service Academy families. This episode covers eyes and vision,…
DoDMERB Series 3: Mr. Larry Mullen's Memo on DoDMERB Sucess
If your family is navigating DoDMERB, one of the biggest mistakes you can make is working the process the wrong way. In this episode, LTC (Ret.) Rob Kirkland and COL (Ret.) Dr. Arthur Cajigal break…
DoDMERB Series 2: Waivers Explained for Service Academies (2026)
If DoDMERB says "Disqualified," it can feel like the door just slammed shut. But for many competitive Service Academy applicants, that DQ is the start of the waiver review, not the end. In this…
DoDMERB Series 1: The Truth About DoDMERB (Former DoDMERB Doc Explains)
If your student sees “Disqualified” on DoDMERB, that doesn’t automatically mean their Academy dream is over. In this episode, Former DoDMERB Physician Dr. Arthur Cajigal breaks down what DoDMERB…
The Real Test of Integrity in the Military (It’s Not What You Think)
Military values like honor, integrity, and courage don’t matter much when everything is calm, supervised, and low-risk. They matter when you’re tired, frustrated, authority is real, and nobody’s…
ATHLETE: Think Varsity Is Enough? Why Academies Say “Prove It”
Are you assuming “I’m a varsity athlete, so the Athlete piece is handled”? That assumption can cost you an appointment. For the Service Academies, being “athletic” isn’t just team participation—it’s…
2025 Government Shutdown Update: Academy Nominations & ROTC Scholarship Boards
*Special Episode* Worried the shutdown will derail your academy nomination or ROTC scholarship file? Take a breath. Academy admissions are operating close to normal. The friction is mainly in some…
Navigating the New DoDMERB Medical System - Steps to Getting Qualified! DMACS 2.0
"The red flag you're looking for is 'complete and on hold.' If you're not paying attention, you could be in this status for MONTHS..." The new DoDMERB medical qualification process for Service…
The 69 Most Competitive Congressional Nomination Districts for Getting Into West Point
Discover which congressional districts in America are the most competitive for securing a nomination to West Point. In this in-depth analysis, LTC Kirkland and Trish Dach break down the data on 69 of…
Service Academy Medicals: Self Reporting is Over? DoDMERB Just Changed EVERYTHING with DMACS 2.0
The era of self-reporting your medical history to DoDMERB is officially over. The new DMACS 2.0 system now connects to civilian medical and prescription databases, and they are no longer just taking…
Rejected from a Service Academy? Here's EXACTLY How to Reapply and WIN the Appointment!
Rejection from West Point, the Naval Academy, the Air Force Academy or any U.S. service academy can feel devastating—but it doesn’t have to be the end. In this powerful episode of Academy and ROTC…
How to overcome a DoDMERB Disqualification
Are you applying to a military service academy or ROTC program? Understanding the Department of Defense Medical Examination Review Board (DoDMERB) process is CRUCIAL to your success. In this…
How to Get Into the Coast Guard Academy
Curious about the U.S. Coast Guard Academy? In this episode, we take a deep dive into what it takes to earn an appointment. Learn how the Coast Guard Academy’s admissions process stands out from the…
How the Merchant Marine Academy Chooses Students
Join hosts LTC Rob Kirkland and Trish Dach as they share expert insights into the admissions process—and today, a special focus on the often-overlooked Merchant Marine Academy. In this episode, we…
Is the Naval Academy going rogue?
In this episode, we discuss trends we are seeing with Naval Academy admissions. Bottom line: there is evidence that Naval Academy admissions is choosing candidates according to unknown guidelines,…
Examples of Excellent Naval Academy Interview Answers
Today we provide commentary on what makes these 5 Naval Academy interview answers excellent, and how they could be improved. Listen along as you prepare for your interview with your future potential…
Grading Air Force Academy Interviews
The Air Force Academy interview 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…
Many highly qualified 2028 USNA candidates were turned down: Why?
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…
S2E4 Pass or Fail? Feedback on West Point Interview Answers from Real Candidates
In today's episode, we give feedback on 5 examples of interview questions and answers from West Point candidates.
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