Attending college on an ROTC scholarship differs from attending a service academy because ROTC students attend traditional colleges like Rutgers, Kansas State, Providence, and UCLA. 

They are essentially part-time military students living on an otherwise conventional college campus. 

ROTC students enjoy traditional “college experiences” while also fulfilling extra military obligations that culminate in them becoming commissioned officers in the U.S. military. 

ROTC scholarships are offered ...

Back in the summer, I encouraged you to start thinking about whether you have what it takes to be a recruited athlete at one of the service academies.  After all, this is one of the most direct and reliable ways to get an appointment to one of these schools. 

Remember, this spans Div I-level athletes looking at the Naval Academy and Div III-level athletes looking at the Coast Guard Academy, for instance.

At this point, midway through your sophomore year, if you think you have a shot at becomin...

In today’s post, I’d like to strongly suggest (if you’re not doing so already) that you get involved in an activity that will improve your public speaking skills.

If you’re on the path to a service academy or an ROTC program, there will be countless times when these skills will come in handy.

For one, if you are a leader of a club, sports team, Scout Troop, or student gov’t, public speaking and communication skills are a must. In these roles, you will often be expected, if not required, to a...

By now, most of you are wrapping up your summer and you’ll be heading back to school soon for your sophomore year.

Most of you will probably be returning to the same school you went to last year so hopefully you’ll feel more confident about your “place” in the school.

Remember, with the beginning of a new year comes new expectations.

You’re no longer the wide-eyed, clueless freshman who doesn’t know anyone or anything. In fact, you’re a seasoned, salty, sophomore who knows just enough t...