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<![CDATA[HILLHOUSE COLLEGE ADVISING - MEDIA]]>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 01:32:29 -0400Weebly<![CDATA[ROTC Scholarship Secrets: How to Get College Paid For]]>Mon, 09 Feb 2026 11:48:44 GMThttps://www.hillhousecollegeadvising.com/media/rotc-scholarship-secrets-how-to-get-college-paid-for

In this episode of Don’t Chuck It Up, host and college counselor Chuck welcomes ROTC scholarship expert and military service academy specialist Lisa Hillhouse to break down the "nuts and bolts" of the Reserve Officers' Training Corps. Designed for high school students and families navigating the college application process, this guide explores how ROTC programs offer a "real college experience" combined with elite leadership development and a guaranteed career as a commissioned officer. Listeners will learn about the different branches—including Army ROTC, Navy and Marine Corps ROTC, and Air Force and Space Force ROTC—as well as the specific qualities like physical fitness and academic excellence required to win competitive ROTC scholarships. Whether you are interested in tuition assistance, military service, or finding the right civilian college with a cross-town ROTC agreement, this episode provides the clarity and confidence needed to master the military march to college.

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]]><![CDATA[Academy Insider Podcast: Comparing USNA vs NROTC, Which Is Right for Your Path?]]>Wed, 01 Oct 2025 20:47:50 GMThttps://www.hillhousecollegeadvising.com/media/academy-insider-podcast-comparing-usna-vs-nrotc-which-is-right-for-your-pathThe Academy Insider Podcast - Comparing NROTC vs. The Naval Academy: Which is Right for Your Path?

Click the link above to listen. I'm a big fan of the energy, enthusiasm, and time Grant Vermeer puts into encouraging students who are interested in the Navy and the Naval Academy in particular. It was a lot of fun to discuss the different lifestyle of these two commissioning programs to help students decide which path fits them best. Enjoy!

]]><![CDATA[College Bound Mentor Podcast: Military March to College with Lisa Hillhouse]]>Mon, 18 Nov 2024 21:47:13 GMThttps://www.hillhousecollegeadvising.com/media/college-bound-mentor-podcast-military-march-to-college-with-lisa-hillhouse

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-military-march-to-college-with-lisa-hillhouse/id1751370805?i=1000676889085

I'm super excited about the content of this webinar. Serving in the military and military college admissions continue to evolve and this episode is full of new content.

Our discussion includes what life as an ROTC cadet versus an academy experience, program eligibility, paths to prepare, graduate school options, myths and truths about the military, how to support your student and so much more.

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]]><![CDATA[Women of the Military Podcast, Episode 235]]>Wed, 14 Jun 2023 19:19:44 GMThttps://www.hillhousecollegeadvising.com/media/women-of-the-military-podcast-episode-235podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/women-of-the-military/id1450288617?i=1000615001553 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/women-of-the-military/id1450288617?i=1000615001553

I recently had the honor of being a guest on Amanda Huffman's Women of the Military Podcast. It was a pleasure to reflect on and share my own military journey. Thank you for listening! Shoutout to Amanda for taking time to educate young women on military careers as well.

]]><![CDATA[Webinar with Capstone Educational Consultants (Military Academies and Leadership Development)]]>Sun, 11 Jun 2023 00:54:37 GMThttps://www.hillhousecollegeadvising.com/media/webinar-with-capstone-educational-consultants

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This webinar is from two years ago and still rings true. It's a delightful conversation with Mark Cruver, founder of Capstone Educational Consultants. We discuss a wide range of topics including what is leadership (and how to demonstrate it), to ways to serve our country (hint: not just as an officer). We also discuss the role of character, alternate paths to a commission, applicant's health, and much more.

]]><![CDATA[HECA Webinar: Guiding Your Students-Military Service Academies & ROTC Scholarships]]>Tue, 09 May 2023 20:45:57 GMThttps://www.hillhousecollegeadvising.com/media/heca-webinar-guiding-your-students-military-service-academies-rotc-scholarshipsIn Sept '22 I presented this webinar to the Higher Education Consultants Association on how to best guide your students when applying to the military service academies and the ROTC scholarship programs. Something different about this webinar includes a section on the admissions timeline, information about military educational benefits (the GI Bill and Yellow Ribbon), and several questions about medical issues and athletic recruitment. Enjoy!

https://vimeo.com/756410205?embedded=true&source=video_title&owner=9982629

HECA members can also find the recording on the HECA site under the Info Hub. Search for "Webinar Guiding Your Students to the Military Service Academy."

]]><![CDATA[Jumpstarting Your Military Service Academy Application]]>Mon, 17 May 2021 14:38:54 GMThttps://www.hillhousecollegeadvising.com/media/jumpstarting-your-military-service-academy-application

Are you planning to apply to a military service academy and/or ROTC scholarship? This webinar will outline the steps and timeline. I'm also joined by two of my students who successfully completed these processes and are about to embark on their military journeys.

]]><![CDATA[Demonstrating Leadership In College Applications Podcast]]>Tue, 06 Apr 2021 15:40:45 GMThttps://www.hillhousecollegeadvising.com/media/demonstrating-leadership-in-college-applications-podcast

]]><![CDATA[Webinar with Trevor Ramos: How to Gain Admission to a US Military Service Academy]]>Thu, 25 Feb 2021 15:48:20 GMThttps://www.hillhousecollegeadvising.com/media/webinar-with-trevor-ramos-how-to-gain-admission-to-a-us-military-service-academy

It was a pleasure to work with Trevor Ramos again to discuss ways to make students' dreams of military service academy a reality. This presentation gives an overview of each academy and their unique programs. We also look at the admissions process and how to be more competitive. Lastly, I touch on alternate paths to an academy appointment.

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