My Mission

After a decade of helping hundreds of students (including my own sons) get into our country's top colleges, universities, service academies, and ROTC programs, I finally finished turning each of the steps into a streamlined, step-by-step, how-to, video roadmap. It only took three years!

I integrated every tip, insight, strategy, tactic, and best practice, over the last 12 years, into 200+ informative videos that span all 4 years of high school from 9th to 12th grade. This was no small task, as the process can be complex, confusing, and frustrating. I spent years helping students and families navigate these challenges, road blocks, and obscure workarounds. I wouldn't wish this all-consuming process on my worst enemy.

And therein lies my mission:

To help high school students (and their families) prepare for service academy and ROTC applications with ease, excitement, and a sense of purpose, starting in 9th grade

There are hundreds of steps to follow, milestones to meet, and standards to exceed. Here are a few:

• How do I think about extracurricular activities?
• Which service academy is the best fit for me?
• What do service academies and ROTC programs value most?
• How do I maximize my summers?
• How do I crush my fitness test?
• Does asthma disqualify me?
• When do I reach out to my congressperson?
• Which colleges have ROTC programs?
• How important are SAT/ACT scores?

To help students keep track of the answers to these important questions, I created a companion Journal that follows along with each weekly video. The Journal becomes your child's tangible, go-to manual that contains all the key concepts, dates, and answers. And for those who want even more support, I've got you covered...