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Ep. 098 | How to get the most out of SWA

Saturday, June 13, 2026 • Duration 11:28

This week, I review the 3 different plans available at ServeWell Academy.

Basic Plan
VIP Plan
Private Plan

I hope this helps those families thinking about enrolling in the program.

For our current members, this is a good reminder of how to make the most out of your participation in the program.

Feel free to reach out with any questions.

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Ep. 097 | The importance of structure in the college experience

Sunday, June 7, 2026 • Duration 13:45

Two weeks ago, I highlighted the importance of feedback when it comes to the development of 18-22 year-olds.

This week, I dig into the importance of structure.

The two extremes that come to mind are Brown University and West Point.

The latter offers one of the most "unstructured" college experiences around.

West Point, on the other hand, is the poster child for a structured environment.

Learn about the pros and cons of these two experiences and which may resonate most with your child.

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Ep. 096 | The new ServeWell year begins tomorrow...

Sunday, May 31, 2026 • Duration 13:59

Tomorrow (June 1st) marks the migration from one year to the next...

eager 8th-graders can now become freshman ServeWellers (2030)
freshman ServeWellers (2029) become sophomores
sophomore ServeWellers (2028) become juniors
junior ServeWellers (2027) become seniors

I institute this change now because it gives every age group the whole summer to catch-up on anything that may have slipped through the cracks during the school year.

Whether you're an enrolled ServeWeller or not (yet), please give this episode a listen for an overview of what each cohort should expect to accomplish this summer.

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Ep. 095 | Accelerated Feedback Loops

Sunday, May 24, 2026 • Duration 22:15

In today's episode, I cover the topic of feedback.

In order to mature, young adults need to know what they are doing right and what they are doing wrong. And the sooner -- the better.

There are a few pathways that provide this type of feedback, often at an accelerated pace.

There are other pathways that do not.

If your child is interested in personal development, please give this episode a listen.

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Ep. 094 | Feedback from the field

Sunday, May 17, 2026 • Duration 18:58

In today's episode, I share insights and perspective from a former ServeWell Academy graduate who went on to attend Vanderbilt University on a Marine Option Navy ROTC scholarship.

He is wrapping up his freshman year and he had many things to report - some good, some not so good.

If your son or daughter is considering ROTC, please give this episode a listen.

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Ep. 093 | Why do service academies care so much about academics?

Sunday, May 10, 2026 • Duration 11:43

In today's episode, I review why the service academies care so much about:

SAT/ACT
GPA
Rigor of coursework

Why did all the service academies continue to require standardized test scores when nearly every other college went "test optional" during COVID?

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Ep. 092 | How to maximize flexibility and minimize cost

Thursday, April 30, 2026 • Duration 19:26

In today's episode, I redefine what your child's #1 priority should be when planning for college.

Years ago, the priorities were:

How do I get into an Ivy League, Top 15, or Top 20 college?
What should I major in?

Those days are over.

Today, given the changing job outlook, technological breakthroughs (i.e. AI, automation), and cost of college, your child should be solving for one thing and one thing only...

FLEXIBILITY

More than any other asset, flexibility will be your child's key to integrating into the workforce of the future.

One of the best ways to maintain such flexibility is to graduate college with zero student loan debt.

In today's episode, I lay out 7 strategies to do just that. Will your child be able to graduate with zero student loan debt?

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

Thursday, April 23, 2026 • Duration 10:31

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 & ROTC

Which way is your child leaning?

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Ep. 090 | State Maritime Academies

Sunday, April 19, 2026 • Duration 13:32

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 Maritime Academy
Texas A&M Maritime Academy

What are they? How are they different? What is their value proposition?

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Ep. 089 | Letters of Recommendation

Sunday, April 12, 2026 • Duration 17:16

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 teacher is the one who has to do all the work.

They just sit back and make sure the LORs are submitted in a timely fashion.

I don't think so.

There's is a lot of prep work required to make sure your teachers are set up for success.

Take a listen to this episode to make sure your child is staying on track with their LORs.

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