Episodes 92
Avg. Duration 15m
Activity Highly Active
Since Jan 2024
Latest Episode Apr 2026

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Weekly
Format
Episodic
Consistency
87%
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About This Podcast

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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Recent Episodes

Ep. 091 | How college/career decisions impact pathway to adulthood

Apr 23, 2026 10m

In today's episode, I discuss three common college/career pathways and how they may impact your child's road to adulthood: Ivy League schools Non-Ivy League schools Service academies &…

Ep. 090 | State Maritime Academies

Apr 19, 2026 13m

In today's episode, I discuss the uniqueness of the 6 state maritime academies: Cal Poly Maritime Academy Great Lakes Maritime Academy Maine Maritime Academy Massachusetts Maritime Academy SUNY…

Ep. 089 | Letters of Recommendation

Apr 12, 2026 17m

In today's episode, I discuss how to ensure that your child secures outstanding letters of recommendation. Unfortunately, a lot of students take this part of the process lightly. They think the…

Ep. 088 | How to become a commissioned officer

Mar 31, 2026 18m

In today's episode, I discuss different ways individuals can become commissioned officers in the U.S. military. Service Academies ROTC Officer Candidate School (OCS) Senior Military Academies…

Ep. 087 | How will AI impact these 4 cohorts

Mar 22, 2026 22m

In today's episode, I discuss how AI will impact 4 cohorts: recent college graduates college students high school students middle school students I will also opine on how AI might affect students…

Ep. 086 | What to expect from your guidance counselor

Mar 15, 2026 18m

In today's episode, I discuss what you should expect from your school's guidance counselor.  Extracurricular activity audit? Suggestions for leadership roles? Summer strategy and planning? College…

Ep. 085 | How will AI impact college graduates?

Mar 08, 2026 17m

In today's episode, I wrestle with the tension between sticking to the old playbook (e.g. traditional college) vs. doing something more non-traditional (e.g. service academies/ROTC) in light of the…

Ep. 084 | Traditional colleges vs. service academies

Mar 01, 2026 29m

In today's episode, I compare various activities/experiences at traditional colleges versus service academies. dorm life social life academics job placement finances adversity shared…

Ep. 083 | How to get on the right math track

Feb 22, 2026 9m

In today's episode, I discuss the importance of the SAT (especially the math section) for students interested in service academies and ROTC scholarships. In a perfect world, your child will be at…

Ep. 082 | Ship Selection

Feb 15, 2026 14m

In today's episode, I walk through how midshipmen at the Naval Academy choose the ship they will serve on upon graduation. Note: Not every midshipman will be assigned to a ship. Only midshipman who…

Ep. 081 | Leadership opportunities

Feb 08, 2026 19m

In today's episode, I go through a list of leadership opportunities that may be worth pursuing to beef-up your leadership credentials. school-based sports-based JROTC-based Summer-based Community…

Ep. 080 | Athletic vs Military Scholarships

Feb 01, 2026 21m

In today's episode, I compare what it takes to secure a DI athletic scholarship compared to a military scholarship (e.g. service academy or ROTC). what are the odds? what are the risks? How do you…

Ep. 079 | How campus culture shapes its students' world view

Jan 25, 2026 25m

In today's episode, I discuss the how much (or how little) a "campus culture" can influence your child's world view. I look at three different students: street-smart student middle-of-the-road…

Ep. 078 | Solving teens' 3 biggest fears

Jan 18, 2026 14m

In today's episode, I describe how service academies and ROTC scholarship opportunities solve for today's teenagers' 3 biggest fears: How will I pay for college? How will I find a job? How will I…

Ep. 077 | ChatGPT = no more excuses

Jan 11, 2026 23m

In today's episode, I assume the role of a 15, 16, or 17-yr-old high school student who is interested in the service academies or ROTC. In the past, not much was expected of these aspiring…

Ep. 076 (ROTC results)

Jan 04, 2026 17m

In this episode, I review the results from the early Army, Navy, and Air Force ROTC selection boards. How many Air Force ROTC scholarships were awarded? How many Type I, II, IV Air Force ROTC…

Ep. 23 | Why do some people hesitate to consider SAs and ROTC? (Rebroadcast)

Dec 28, 2025 21m

Why do some people hesitate to consider service academies and ROTC programs? I don't understand what they are I want a "real" college experience My child is not disciplined enough My child is not…

Ep. 075 | Service academies: pros/cons

Dec 21, 2025 17m

In today's episode, I review the basic pros/cons associated with attending a service academy. If you are considering this path, please give a listen.

Ep. 074 | Why is college so expensive?

Dec 14, 2025 18m

In today's episode, I break down some of the reasons that college has become so expensive. the "original sin" open the floodgates demand up, supply same government subsidized loans lazy rivers,…

Ep. 73 | US Merchant Marine Academy

Dec 07, 2025 11m

In this episode, I shed some light on the one of the lesser-known service academies... The United States Merchant Marine Academy The USMMA offers... 100% scholarship for all students Small campus…

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