ACADEMY PERSPECTIVES

Army and Navy Academy’s blog is a window into life at California’s premiere college preparatory military boarding school. Here, we’ll share cadet stories, achievements, insights from our leadership team, and information for families interested in boy brain science and the Gurian model. Whether you’re a prospective family exploring what sets the Academy apart or a member of our vibrant Warrior community, you’ll find exciting and informative perspectives.

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Why So Many Male Students are Falling Behind in School

Boys are facing unprecedented obstacles to theirย academic successย that begin early in life and compound throughout college and their early careers. School performance data, test scores, college acceptance and dropout rates, and salary data all indicate boys and young men are falling behind. โ€œThe...

5 Things Private Schools Offer that Public Schools Donโ€™t

What is the difference between private and public schools? As you explore educational options, in most cases, you will find private school benefits include: smaller class sizes, more individualized attention, and a higher standard of conduct. Private schools may also offer a stronger sense of...

Reasons Private High School Is Worth the Investment

Discover the many reasons why private education is worth it and how private schools deliver high outcomes. As a case in point, we will showcase some of the benefits you will find at aย top ranked private schoolย in California. What Does โ€œWorth Itโ€ Mean for Your Family? Debating whether or not...

Best Test Taking Tips

Need to find the best test taking tips for taking high school exams and college entrance tests? Whether you are preparing to take the ACT or SAT or simply trying to ace upcoming exams in high schoolย academics, these tips will help you develop strong test-taking skills that lead to high test...

Tips for Securing ROTC Scholarships

Thinking about ways to attend college tuition-free or receive college scholarships? You could consider a military service academy or an ROTC university. Of course, bear in mind that these institutions all require military service after you graduate, unlikeย JROTCย at the high school level. If youโ€™re...

The Benefits of Team Sports

Team sports not only improve fitness, but also boost motivation, discipline and resilience in elementary, middle and high schoolย students. Not surprisingly, other benefits of playing team sports include strengthening spiritual health in teens throughย leadership training, character development, and...

How to Prepare for College Campus Tours

Are you aย college prep high schoolย student interested in visiting college campuses? If so, we have detailed reasons why college-bound students should create a plan for college campus tours, how to prepare, what facilities to check out, and how to network on campus. We have also provided some...

Does JROTC Mean Enlisting in the Military?

Considering participation in Junior ROTC? Wondering what JROTC stands for? We will review frequently asked questions, then provide an in-depth understanding of JROTC, as well as detail many of the benefits of JROTC and future pathways. You will also uncover some of the many benefits offered...

How Much Is a Boarding School?

If youโ€™re exploring how much boarding school costs, you will quickly see that tuition and other educational costs may vary depending on the type of boarding school, location of school, financial aid availability and the schoolโ€™s reputation. In this article, we will help you learn more about the...

School Opportunities for Students Impacted by Los Angeles Fires

The Los Angeles fires disrupted life for thousands of California families, burning more than 16,000 homes and leaving thousands of people unable to return to damaged or destroyed residences. More than a dozen schools were either damaged or destroyed by the Palisades, Eaton, and Hughes fires. The...

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