Academy + ROTC Full-Service Consulting

$20,000 or 12 monthly payments of $1,750

Academy + ROTC Full-Service Consulting

Captain Trish Dach

Service Academy Coach

A graduate of the Air Force Academy Class of 2011, I have helped dozens of students win appointments to Service Academies, guiding them throughout the entire process and reducing student and parent stress.

The progress we make with your child is simply unbelievable. We look forward to working together!

LTC Robert Kirkland

Founder, Gain Service Academy Admission

As a former West Point graduate, instructor, and Field Force Officer, my team and I have collectively helped over one hundred students earn appointments to Service Academies. We look forward to helping your student achieve their dreams of commissioning as a United States military officer.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should we start working with your team?

We begin working with students during Spring of their junior year for full-service consulting.

What all is included in this service?

Full guidance throughout the entire application process for three Service Academies and two ROTC scholarship applications. This includes:

Application/timeline management
Essay preparation
Interview preparation
Letter of Recommendation guidance
Candidate Fitness Assessment preparation
Medical clearance guidance
Congressional nomination application and interview guidance
ROTC application preparation

We simplify the process and keep your student on track.

Outside of planned sessions, your coach is available to answer any questions as they arise throughout the process.

What does my student need to do to be successful?

While we help your child prepare, your child must commit to additional preparation outside of our sessions. It truly depends on your child's Scholar, Athlete, Leader profile, along with where you're located.

We only take on clients we believe have a realistic chance of earning an appointment. Please schedule a strategy session prior to booking consulting with us.

How important is the interview to my child's success?

It depends! A variety of factors impact how important your child's interviews are. While liaison officer interviews are important, the unknown factor is often the Congressional nomination. Depending on the competitiveness of your Congressional district, your student may need to perform extremely well just to get a nomination. In other districts, there is virtually no competition and they simply need to meet the minimums to earn a nomination. However, the method your Member of Congress uses to nominate students (ranked or unranked) greatly impacts the importance of interview performance.

Who will my student be working with?

We carefully assign coaches for full-service and success coaching based on your child's chosen academy. Each of our coaches is a highly experienced graduate from their respective academy:

Christine Bucholz (USAFA 2003) – Lead Air Force Academy Coach
Amanda Rowles (USNA 2010) – Lead Naval Academy Coach
Marissa Balsley (USMA 2010) – Lead West Point Coach
Natalie Shuntich (USCGA 2012) – Lead Coast Guard Academy Coach

Trish Dach, our Head Service Academy Coach, oversees and coordinates all coaching, ensuring each student receives strategic alignment.

What if I don't earn an appointment?

We keep working with students until they are offered an appointment to a Service Academy.