Episodes
Tuesday Oct 04, 2022
DODMERB Disqualification and the Waiver Process
Tuesday Oct 04, 2022
Tuesday Oct 04, 2022
One of the more stressful aspects of qualifying for a ROTC Scholarship or Service Academy appointment is clearing the medical qualification process. In this episode, we talk about why candidates are disqualified from DODMERB and the steps you can take to obtain a waiver.
DODMERB Medical History Survey Questions
DOD Instruction 6130.03. Medical Standards for Military Service
Tuesday May 31, 2022
Lessons Learned from Application Year 2021-2022
Tuesday May 31, 2022
Tuesday May 31, 2022
LTC Kirkland talks about the lessons he learned from guiding ROTC scholarship candidates through their applications over the past year (2021-2022).
Monday Jan 10, 2022
The Air Force ROTC Cadre Member and Air Liaison Officer (ALO)
Monday Jan 10, 2022
Monday Jan 10, 2022
In this episode, the hosts interview an Air Force ROTC cadre member and an Air Liaison Officer (ALO). She gives insights into both roles and provides helpful advice to Air Force ROTC scholarship and well as Air Force Academy applicants.
Tuesday Nov 02, 2021
U.S. Space Force and ROTC
Tuesday Nov 02, 2021
Tuesday Nov 02, 2021
The United States Space Force is a separate and distinct branch of the armed services, organized under the Department of the Air Force in a manner very similar to how the Marine Corps is organized under the Department of the Navy. In this episode, the hosts talk to an Air Force Academy graduate and current lieutenant in the U.S. Space Force. We cover his current duties in Space Force and accession into Space Force from ROTC and the Service Academies.
Friday Oct 08, 2021
Interview Preparation Services
Friday Oct 08, 2021
Friday Oct 08, 2021
The interview preparation services provided by ROTC Scholarship Consulting can make the difference in winning a scholarship. LTC Kirkland in this short episode talks about the importance of the interview and provides an overview of these services.
Friday Oct 08, 2021
Late in the Year? It‘s not too late to apply for an ROTC scholarship!
Friday Oct 08, 2021
Friday Oct 08, 2021
High school students and their parents often believe that if they don't start an ROTC application by October that the chances of a scholarship are low. However, that is the furthest thing from the truth. Most ROTC scholarships are awarded after the first of the year and applying later in November and December can actually be an advantage! In this episode, LTC Kirkland explains why.
Thursday Sep 16, 2021
ROTC Program Visits
Thursday Sep 16, 2021
Thursday Sep 16, 2021
In this podcast episode, LTC Kirkland gives tips and advice on why ROTC program visits are important before a candidate's ROTC scholarship interview. He also gives advice on how to prepare and put your best foot forward during these visits.
Friday Jul 02, 2021
Premium Podcast Episode Announcement
Friday Jul 02, 2021
Friday Jul 02, 2021
We are excited to announce our new premium podcast episodes. We have taken the best bits from our previous podcasts and consolidated them--adding additional material that we am sure will be of interest to you.
The areas we cover on our premium podcast episodes include interview preparation, the DODMERB physical, insights into ROTC scholarship boards, the DODMERB physical and how to ace the physical fitness test.
Saturday Jun 12, 2021
Air Force ROTC Update June 2021
Saturday Jun 12, 2021
Saturday Jun 12, 2021
2020-2021 was not a good year for Air Force ROTC--either with their scholarship process or their management of AS200 (second year) cadets. This episode looks at what happened and the impact it had on both these groups and the subsequent erosion of confidence in Air Force ROTC processes.
Saturday May 29, 2021
The Military Officer Ethos
Saturday May 29, 2021
Saturday May 29, 2021
Many people know what the words Duty, Respect, Selfless Service, Honor and Integrity mean. But how often do you see someone actually live up to them? Military officers must embody these values in order to succeed and be the best leaders for their subordinates.
Those who read your essays or interview you for an Academy appointment or ROTC scholarship have this values mindset. Understanding the military officer ethos and showing how you embody these characteristics is the cornerstone of successfully preparing for and succeeding in your application essays and interviews.