Service does not need to stop after a veteran takes off their uniform. People around the country are having a tough time right now because of the pandemic. From people losing jobs to the stock market plunging, to simply being stuck in social isolation there are millions of Americans struggling. Our country sent us overseas […]
In going through your military transition, there can be a lot of questions: What do you want to do next in your life? What will be your next career? I’m a big believer in reading, broadly and deeply. If you ever listen to really successful people, they almost always have some type of consistent reading […]
May 5, 2020 Mark School Profiles For veterans looking to head to a top-tier business school, it’s hard to ignore Wharton. Always in the upper crust[…] Read more May 1, 2020 Mark School Profiles There’s two big things you should know about Columbia Business School: Location and flexibility. An MBA experience at Columbia Business[…] Read […]
I worked with some super-smart enlisted folks while I was in the military. Many already had their undergraduate degree and have the opportunity to pursue a graduate degree with their GI Bill after leaving the military. How smart? One day I walked down into my platoon area and two of the team leaders were discussing rocket […]
The last part of the Military to MBA series will be about what to do at school to succeed and get the most from your experience. You can create opportunities not only for yourself but also for other veterans. A few key points to take into the process: Have a plan. Give back. Share your experiences. […]
Besides the GI Bill and the Yellow Ribbon Program, some of the top universities and colleges in the nation have endowments just for veterans. These can help fund Yellow Ribbon scholarships, but can also offer resources and programs specific to veteran students. As an example, New York University’s Stern School of Business has the Fertitta […]
I am not a tech guy. While on active duty, if my team saw me on the computer doing anything besides writing a report or working on a slideshow, they would tell me to quickly stop what I was doing because most likely I was about to break something. But I’ve made the goal to […]
May 5, 2020 Mark School Profiles For veterans looking to head to a top-tier business school, it’s hard to ignore Wharton. Always in the upper crust[…] Read more May 1, 2020 Mark School Profiles There’s two big things you should know about Columbia Business School: Location and flexibility. An MBA experience at Columbia Business[…] Read […]
In Part 1 of the Military to MBA series, we looked at making the decision on an MBA. Is it even worth it? Are you going after an MBA just to get a fancy degree? Do you need it to accomplish your goals? Assumedly if you are reading this, you are staying with the idea […]
Congratulations! You are on the final leg of going from the military to your MBA. If you’ve made it this far in the process of going from the military to pursuing an MBA at a top program, the world is seemingly your oyster. After you submit your application and complete an interview, you have to […]
There is a lot of interest in the veteran community in heading from the military to an MBA. This will be the first in a huge 7-part series detailing a path for veterans to move from the military into a top MBA program. This first part is meant to help veterans decide if an MBA […]
This post was published in the original format by Andrew Hutchinson on Linkedin. “Ask not what your country can do for you—ask what you can do for your country.” – John F. Kennedy Veterans—America needs you, now more than ever. You raised your right hand and served our country. You sacrificed your own comfort and freedom so that others might enjoy […]
Besides online degree options, there are many ways for veterans to gain access to certificate programs, credentials, and knowledge online to help them in their careers. There are easily accessible options for veterans to add targeted skills to their resume to demonstrate competencies in those areas to employers. Or, if going the regular career route […]
You may wonder why you have to write essays to get into business school. Aren’t you going to learn finance and accounting — not write papers? Why do MBA essays matter? The good news is that no one I’ve spoken with at an MBA program mentions any worries about essays. So you shouldn’t be concerned with producing a […]
