Over the last few weeks, we’ve reviewed the basics of the service academies and ROTC programs.

This week, I’d like to do a side-by-side comparison of the two options so you can start to appreciate their similarities and differences.

Despite the differences, these programs can be so competitive that it’s often a good idea to pursue both options at the same time.

SIMILARITIES

The biggest similarity between service academies and ROTC programs is that once you graduate from both programs, you...

I know for the last couple of weeks, I’ve been recommending that you use this summer to prepare for the SAT or ACT.

Well, I’m not going to stop there.

I also believe that this summer is a great opportunity to get ahead on some of next year’s classes — especially the tough ones.

PRE-STUDY

Junior year will be the most challenging year for you academically — not only because you will have the hardest classes, but for other reasons as well:

1.  Expectations. You’ve had two years to get the h...

A few weeks ago, I did my best to convince you to spend 4-6 weeks at the end of this summer studying for the SAT or ACT. 

I hope it worked. I hope you’ve carved out this time for deep study. 

This week, I want to teach you how to go about actually doing it.

The first thing we need to do is to figure out which test is better for you - the SAT or ACT. Not necessarily the one you think you might like better, or the one that your sister or best friend told you would be better, but the one you wil...

In this post, I want to help you brainstorm about what you might do this summer.

I know it may seem a little early, but at ServeWell Academy, we’re all about getting ahead of the curve. I won’t expect you to solidify any plans right now, but I want you to think about what you might want to do. That way, if opportunities arise, you’ll be ready to act.

If you wait until the summer to start thinking about it, there may be opportunities that pass you by.

Since you’re old enough to work now, if...