Estimated reading time: 6 minutes I started writing this article already knowing of a few programs that Google had in place for helping veterans, but as I started researching more I kept finding more and more initiatives from Google to help those that served in the military start their next career. Google is helping out […]
I’d be lying if I wasn’t saying that impostor syndrome is something I am dealing with at the moment. Next week I will start classes at the University of Virginia Darden School of Business. Depending on what rankings you use, Darden is ranked as high as #5 for full-time MBA programs. This isn’t to brag. […]
The advice, resources, and programs every veteran needs to know before they leave the military. There can always be a concern with veterans about leaving the military. It is common to have worries about what your purpose will be after the uniform and how you will find meaning in your life after serving your country. […]
Estimated reading time: 14 minutes Finding investor money can be one of the more intimidating aspects of starting a business. Everything else with the business can often be done entirely by you without you really having to expose your idea to someone else’s scrutiny and criticism—someone else who has not spent hundreds of hours working […]
Estimated reading time: 6 minutes Estimated reading time: 6 minutes Your GI Bill is not the only way you can pay for higher education. Fortunately, with Chapter 31 (Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment), you can now receive benefits to pay for your education. Your eligibility depends on just two things; firstly, if you have a service-connected […]
Estimated reading time: 19 minutes Thanks to Ralph for sharing his story with other veterans interested in medicine. Tell us a bit about yourself and your military history. Like a lot of us who are in our mid 20s-30s, 9/11 left an indelible impression on me, so it was always in my plan to serve […]
Estimated reading time: 18 minutes I’m sharing this list with you all because I believe strongly in the possibilities of veteran entrepreneurs. This list is available due to some wonderful person named Mariam who created the list originally and shared it on Trello. Have you ever had an idea about a product or service, but […]
Estimated reading time: 8 minutes I recently posted a list of free online courses for veterans. Free resources can be great, but sometimes it is worth it to pay for classes. In leaving the military, veterans can be reticent to pay for things. So much was given to us while we served. We could access […]
Estimated reading time: 14 minutes Finding investor money can be one of the more intimidating aspects of starting a business. Everything else with the business can often be done entirely by you without you really having to expose your idea to someone else’s scrutiny and criticism—someone else who has not spent hundreds of hours working […]
Estimated reading time: 9 minutes Thinking about how to finance your MBA can absolutely be a stressful point to anyone looking to attend a top-tier school. The good news is that there are more options than just your GI Bill for graduate business school The average cost of a full-time MBA from an average school, […]
Estimated reading time: 10 minutes Leaving the military is gut-wrenching. Whenever I travel, I make a point of trying to look like I’m not in the military. I won’t shave every day, I avoid wearing military-affiliated clothing, and avoid the ever-present tactical backpack that military folk inevitably carry with them. I’m proud of my service, […]
Estimated reading time: 12 minutes 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 […]
Estimated reading time: 19 minutes The Law School for Veterans series was written by a friend of the site who is a current veteran student at a Top 10 Law School. Going from the military to law school can be a popular option for many veterans looking to take advantage of their GI Bill. Today, […]
This post was written by a friend of the site. He is an army veteran who went to a HSW (Harvard, Stanford, Wharton) school for his MBA before heading into investment banking after graduation. While I think anyone can learn from this, the post is mostly tailored toward veterans going to get their MBA and […]