ServeWell Podcast

ServeWell Podcast

Hosted by: Phil Black

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...

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Ep. 69 | Can the military help pay for medical school?

In this episode, I review the many ways the military can help pay for medical school. Each pathway has its own pros/cons, commitment levels, and financial benefits. If you (or anyone you know) is interested in going...
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Ep. 68 | Service Academy sports on the rise

In this episode, I dig into what appears to be a resurgence in the competitiveness of service academy athletic teams. Why the uptick? Please give this episode a listen to hear what's happening in the world of service...
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Ep. 67 | Take Notes

In this episode, I talk about one of my recent pet peeves.  Ever since COVID, students do not take notes anymore.  This is especially true when I am on Zoom calls with them.  Please give this episode a listen to make...
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Ep. 66 | Non-linear or linear paths?

In this episode. I compare two different options after graduating from an undergraduate experience. 1. A linear path 2. A non-linear path Which would your child prefer?
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Ep. 65 | How to handle the coming AI wave

In this episode, I talk about the coming AI revolution and how middle school students, high school students, college students, and military officers can prepare for its takeover.
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Ep. 64 | Stacking successful habits

In this episode, I compare the good and bad habits that develop after 4 years at a traditional college versus a service academy. How does each institution influence what students learn on a daily basis? How does the...
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Ep. 63 | What to do about AI

The AI revolution is coming. How will your child will adapt? The next 10 years will transform our society far more than the internet, social media, and smartphones ever did. Will your child... go all-in hedge their...
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Ep. 62 | 4 milestones that matter most

What are 4 milestones that have outsized impact on jump-starting a young person's life? graduating from college in 4 years no student loan debt landing a job upon graduation ability to purchase a home In this...
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Ep. 61 | The SAT matters more than ever

Service academies and ROTC scholarships never went "test-optional," even in the depths of the COVID-19 panic. The SAT or ACT have always been "test-required" and for good reason. With hundreds of millions of dollars...
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Ep. 60 | No jobs for recent grads? Says, who?

BusinessWeek published an article last week calling 2025 the worst job market for college graduates in decades. They cited the following reasons: economic uncertainty artificial intelligence increased...
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Ep. 59 So you want to be a pilot, eh?

I meet with a lot of students who claim they want to be pilots in the military. In helping them prepare for interviews, I learn a lot about their upbringing, motivations, and experience. One of the biggest lessons...
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Ep. 58 | What happens if you get rejected from a service academy

Despite your child's best efforts, preparation, and focus, they may fail to get an appointment to their preferred service academy. Their active participation in ServeWell Academy will certainly reduce those odds, but...
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