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The podcast that is all things regarding U.S. Service Academy admission. Whether it is West Point, the Naval Academy (Annapolis) or the Air Force Academy- admission is as much about the process as it is the attributes of the candidate. It is complex—and involves several qualifications which make it far more rigorous than the traditional college application. This podcast helps the listener understand and navigate the process in order to gain a coveted appointment.

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The podcast that is all things regarding U.S. Service Academy admission. Whether it is West Point, the Naval Academy (Annapolis) or the Air Force Academy- admission is as much about the process as it is the attributes of the candidate. It is complex—and involves several qualifications which make it far more rigorous than the traditional college application. This podcast helps the listener understand and navigate the process in order to gain a coveted appointment.

    Many highly qualified 2028 USNA candidates were turned down: Why?

    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 school candidates are re-applying and therefore there are less appointments available for direct entries. That's right, we estimate about 450 slots of the 1200 slots this year were given to candidates who were on their second application: NAPS students, Foundation students, and college students.
    We go into what this means for high school seniors and reapplicants in this week's episode.

    • 21 min
    Pass or Fail? Feedback on West Point Interview Answers from Real Candidates

    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.

    • 22 min
    Big Changes to the Service Academy Nomination Process

    Big Changes to the Service Academy Nomination Process

    In this episode, LTC Kirkland and Capt Dach discuss two major changes to nominations and the way Service Academies (West Point, Naval Academy, and Air Force Academy) select candidates to offer appointments to for any candidates entering an Academy in June of 2025 or later. 
     
    Each Member of Congress is able to now nominate 15 candidates instead of 10.
     
    The list of Qualified Alternates is expanding from 150 to 200 for each Service Academy. 
     
    For our show on SAT/ACT scores, watch this episode.

    • 14 min
    Sea Cadets: Build a Service Academy Leadership Profile

    Sea Cadets: Build a Service Academy Leadership Profile

    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. If you are interested in joining Sea Cadets, you can find a unit near you here: https://magellan.seacadets.org/referral.aspxBest of luck in your Service Academy and ROTC scholarship journey!

    • 31 min
    Allergies & DoDMERB: Perspective from a Retired Air Force Allergist for Academy Candidates

    Allergies & DoDMERB: Perspective from a Retired Air Force Allergist for Academy Candidates

    In today's show, we welcome Colonel Joseph Forester, a retired Air Force veteran and allergist, to discuss allergies and DoDMERB disqualifications.Service Academy and ROTC scholarship candidates must be DoDMERB qualified (or waived) in order to participate in these programs. One of the most common medical issues we see in candidates is an allergy to food. You can read the Department of Defense Instruction 6130.03 (or DoDI6130.03) here: https://www.gainserviceacademyadmission.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/613003_vol1.pdfWe also discuss the DoDMERB waiver process more in depth in this episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qS3T6kVyLqQ&
     
     

    • 35 min
    Improving your SAT Math with Vinny Madera

    Improving your SAT Math with Vinny Madera

    Today we sit down with Vinny Madera, a renowned SAT tutor with a track record of helping students significantly boost their SAT scores. Dive deep into the world of SAT math as Vinny shares tips, strategies, and insights to conquer this critical section of the test. Whether you're just starting your SAT journey or looking for those extra points to push your score higher, this episode is a must-listen!
    Connect with Vinny Madera for personalized SAT tutoring**: https://testprepwizards.com/
    If you're aiming for a Service Academy, understanding SAT requirements is crucial. Check out our detailed breakdown of SAT score requirements for Service Academies here: https://www.gainserviceacademyadmissi... 

    • 39 min

Customer Reviews

4.9 out of 5
14 Ratings

14 Ratings

Minewt97 ,

Great advice and planning information

We son just got through the application process and received an appointment to the USNA in early January. This podcast was excellent at providing detailed information for the entire process. It also gave us confidence that all the work/effort he had put forth during high school would make him an outstanding candidate. We started the process in late August his senior year and he was fortunate to have all the academic, leadership, and extracurricular activities needed to receive an appointment. Definitely would recommend listening to all of the episodes starting in grades 9-11.

kristin102178 ,

Thank you!

I really loved the two episodes that I just listened to! My daughter is in 9th grade and I found this very helpful and insightful. I never would have thought of paid work in the scheme of things. Why don’t you speak much about the coast guard academy? That is her number one choice after analyzing all of the mission statements. However we plan to apply to more than one. Navy is her number 2. She wants to be a marine biologist which seems to align with the CGA. Thank you!

trinursemichelle ,

Excellent

Thank you for the great information. My son, daughter and I are starting the CAP cadets in 3 weeks!

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