HeyJaredServeWell 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.
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Ep. 110 | Financial Literacy Maxxing (opens the original)
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In this week's podcast, I encourage students to open up an individual brokerage account and a ROTH IRA. For students who aspire to a service academy or ROTC program, this is the ultimate move. I walk them through every step of the process. Topics covered include: Why invest early? What is a brokerage account? What is a Roth IRA? What to invest in? What is compounding interest? Why can you do this while others can't? Financial literacy is at an all-time low in this country. It's important that ou
Ep. 109 | DoDMERB: A cautionary tale (opens the original)
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In this week's podcast, I review what DoDMERB is and how to avoid the pitfalls it may present. When your child applies to a service academy or ROTC program, they will eventually be prompted to complete an online medical questionnaire. Do not let them do this alone. One wrong click or misrepresentation could lead to a medical disqualification. Please listen to this episode first. For those with younger students, listen to this episode now to make sure that any injuries from here on out are handle
Ep. 108 | 5 Nothing-Burger Activities to Avoid (opens the original)
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In this week's podcast, I review the 5 biggest nothing-burger extracurricular activities that you should not include in your applications - unless you have no choice. You might be surprised by the list. Even though some of the activities/organizations sound legitimate, more often than not, they are a waste of time, energy, and money. Don't get caught chasing the wrong cars.
Ep. 107 | Ethan vs Roman (opens the original)
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In this week's episode, I compare the trajectory of two similar students as they transition into college. [Though inspired by real-world stories, these students are fictitious and the outcomes are for illustration purposes only.] One student (Ethan) decided to take the more traditional pathway by attending a well-respected, liberal arts college where he would study economics. The other student (Roman) decided to take a less traditional route and attended the United States Naval Academy to study
Ep. 106 | The service academy interview (opens the original)
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In this week's episode, I review how to prepare for a service academy interview. Last week, my youngest son sat down with his Blue & Gold officer for his official USNA interview. It was the fourth time the Blue & Gold officer has been to our house. Listen to this podcast to find out: how to prepare what to expect common questions dress code timing Tune in if you want the inside scoop on how this important part of the application process goes down.
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