5 Things You Should Know About March 2 Success

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As parents, we make it a priority to ensure our children receive a quality education, post-secondary opportunities and career fulfillment.  But when it comes to taking the SAT, ACT or other standardized tests, we sometimes don’t know how to best help our kids prepare.  This is where March 2 Success comes in—a free online, interactive program created to enhance ACT and SAT as well as student performance.  From high school science, math and verbal skills to college readiness and planning tips, this online resource has the tools and information students need to succeed in the classroom and beyond.

Here are 5 important facts about March 2 Success

  1. Content is provided by industry leaders in standardized testing and college preparation.

Peterson’s, a leading provider of solutions for the education community for more than 40 years, developed the content for this easy-to-use, self-paced program.  Any student age 13 and older can participate, and there is no obligation.

  1. It’s a user-friendly program designed for convenience.

We know students’ schedules can be chaotic.  From sports and studying to family life, March 2 Success is available 24 hours a day 7 days a week, so students can log on any time that is convenient for them.

  1. It provides a complete guide to college financing and admissions.

We want to take the guesswork out of the college admission and financing process. March 2 Success includes a special emphasis on scholarships and supplies related web links.

In addition, the program’s Student Planning Guide provides a month-by-month plan of important steps involved in the entire college preparation process from freshman to senior year.

  1. Participants receive tailored lesson plans and study materials to help improve competency in the skills after an assessment.

The curriculum begins with a pre-assessment to determine each student’s knowledge and understanding of the subject matter. This includes standard English, math and science sections.

Every individual is unique, so we focus on the importance of individualized and strategic learning that concentrates on achievable goals.

  1. M2S has a video game to raise SAT/ACT scores called, “Zero Hour Threat.”

Zero Hour Threat, created by i.d.e.a.s. at Disney-MGM, is an interactive action game designed to increase standardized test scores, as well as enhance general mathematics and vocabulary skills while having fun studying and reviewing in a game format.  There are two versions of the game with different scenarios.

In addition to students, March 2 Success is a valuable tool for educators, parents and mentors.  One of the many features offered is the ability to monitor student progress, which is a great way to stay involved.

The U.S. Army is fully committed to strengthening the education resources for our Nation’s youth and this program is the first step.  To learn more about U. S. Army educational programs or March 2 Success, visit http://www.armyedspace.com/ and watch this video.

Jose A. “Tony” Castillo is Education Chief for U. S. Army Recruiting Command.  In his role he oversees several outreach initiatives and promotes Army education resources designed to help young people explore various career paths and succeed in their post-secondary future – as professionals and as citizens.

What do a football coach, astronaut, founder of Walmart and an Army four star general have in common?

(Sponsored Post) They are all graduates from Army ROTC (Reserve Officers’ Training Course). Lou Holtz, legendary football coach; Nancy Currie, space shuttle astronaut;  Sam Walton, founder of Walmart, and General (Retired) Colin Powell, are just a few of the great men and women that learned and developed their leadership skills from the Army ROTC program. Like many other ROTC graduates, their training gave them the skills to lead, manage, motivate their peers, and most importantly, foster teamwork – all the qualifications of successful leaders.

Army ROTC lays the groundwork for students to excel both personally and professionally by setting goals and guidelines that will take them to the next level of success – far enough to potentially create the fastest space shuttle or maybe the next great marketplace.

So what is Army ROTC?

Since its establishment in 1916, more than half a million men and women became officers through the Army ROTC program. Army ROTC is administered by the United States Army Cadet Command located at Fort Knox, Ky. The ROTC curriculum consists of a series of military science classes and hands-on leadership training experiences that provides students the necessary foundation to serve successfully in positions of responsibility – both in the Army and the civilian workforce. It can also provide benefits including full tuition, book and fees allowance, and a monthly stipend to qualified students. Just last year, the Army awarded approximately $294 million in scholarships to over 14,000 students across the nation – all studying a variety of specialized fields.

Today, with our host programs and partner schools we have Army ROTC at almost 1,000 campus locations across the country, as well as in Guam and Puerto Rico.

In addition to the Army college ROTC program, the Army offers Junior ROTC for high school students which teaches students to become better citizens. Currently, there are more than 320,000 cadets enrolled in over 1,730 JROTC programs at high school campuses in the U.S., American Samoa, Guam, Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands, and at selected American high schools overseas.

What’s next?

For many students, Army JROTC and ROTC programs provide the necessary structure to get them on the right path to leadership and life-long success.

As we work to prepare our future leaders to be the next great athlete, first astronaut to step foot on Mars, new innovator in e-commerce, or even a future Army general, we must provide our children and students with all of the resources available to lead them to success.

For more information on the Army ROTC program, visit www.goarmy.com/rotcinfo or text “rotcinfo” to GoArmy (462769).

Maj. Robert D. “Dean” Carter is the lead marketing officer for the United States Army Cadet Command. In his role he is responsible for synchronizing all recruiting, marketing and outreach events for the command designed to increase awareness of leadership training and opportunities provided by Army ROTC that will benefit a potential army officer in a successful army career and beyond to the civilian corporate community.

What You Didn’t Know About Army Careers

High school students today face a myriad of options when choosing career paths. Limitless opportunities motivate young people to dream big! The U.S. Army offers a variety of professional tracks for these students with big dreams.

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Yet, the career opportunities available through the Army remain a mystery to many students, parents and educators. My job is to solve that mystery.

Did you know that students can pursue health care, culinary and broadcast journalism careers through the Army? In fact, there are over 200 diverse careers to choose from, and the majority of Army careers are not combat-related—for every soldier serving in a combat specialty, there may be two to three others who serve in support roles.

During the enlistment process, recruits select a guaranteed career based on their inherent skills, attributes and interests, often through utilizing the ASVAB Career Exploration Program, which makes the Army a unique professional pathway and sets students up for long-term success.

These tailor-made careers—or Military Occupational Specialty (MOS)—enable soldiers to serve their country without putting their careers on hold. The Army also offers tuition assistance and scholarships to help soldiers pay for ongoing education. While competitive, Army scholarships also allow soldiers to focus on academics rather than stress about how they will finance their education.

Want to see for yourself how the Army helps soldiers succeed professionally? Check out our video series, where five soldiers give a glimpse into the variety of careers available through Army service and what it’s like to walk in their shoes for a day.

Physical TherapyAs represented in the videos, the education and training soldiers receive within their specific specialties provide them with clear paths to professional achievement.

For example, since age 16, Lt. Col. Norman Ayotte wanted to be a physical therapist, and the Army provided him with the experience and financial means to reach above and beyond his original goal. He has earned a bachelor’s, master’s and doctorate degree in physical therapy, and is now the Chief of Rehabilitation Services at Fort Knox in Kentucky.

The skills these soldiers have developed within their chosen specialties will translate well to civilian careers, as they receive the experience they need to become leaders in the Army and civilian world.

To learn more about U.S. Army careers, visit GoArmy.com/Careers. I also invite you to check out the U.S. Army’s Career Navigator, a mobile app that helps you explore Army career paths.


 

Kelley Mustion is the Education Manager for the U.S. Army Marketing and Research Group (AMRG). In her role, she oversees the Army’s education and outreach initiatives and works to ensure students understand all of their post-secondary options and opportunities.