“Earth and sky, woods and fields, lakes and rivers, the mountain and the sea, are excellent schoolmasters, and teach of us more than we can ever learn from books.” –John Lubbock I have always found a tremendous amount of peace and enjoyment in the outdoors. There’s the physical exertion of a good hike, feeling of […]
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 and this part of the series […]
November 9, 2020 Mark Most Popular The advice, resources, and programs every veteran needs to know before they leave the military. 1. Eventually you will leave[…] Read more March 10, 2021 Mark Career Resources Heading from the military to being a PA is quite common for veterans after the leave the military. It’s a[…] Read […]
Heading from the military to being a PA is quite common for veterans after the leave the military. It’s a great way to get into healthcare and start a great post-military career, but can be a lot more attractive for older veterans who don’t want to start the long process to being a doctor after […]
Estimated reading time: 5 minutes 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 […]
Estimated reading time: 2 minutes If you want to get away from crowds and noise, you can’t find a better match of a top MBA program and remoteness than Tuck. In order to ensure applicants understand the environment, Tuck requires that interviewees come to campus to visit Hanover. Tuck is also known for making a […]
Estimated reading time: 7 minutes Test day for any type of standardized test can be stressful. Add in the pressure you may feel, knowing that you need to score well to get into the school of your dreams, and it’s easy to have anxiety about test day. That’s why it’s helpful to know what the […]
Estimated reading time: 5 minutes Jocko Willink and his philosophy on extreme ownership and discipline rocketed him from a recently retired Navy SEAL to a man with a huge following and multiple successful businesses. The daily Instagram posts of his 4:30 wakeup and morning workout are his way of putting actions to his philosophy of […]
Estimated reading time: 5 minutes 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 […]
Skip to content Estimated reading time: 6 minutes A lot of veterans look at consulting as a career option after the military. Exposure to lots of industries is appealing as a way to help learn more about future career options. Additionally, the “you have to be ready for whatever the client wants” approach is a […]
Estimated reading time: 9 minutes (This post was published in its original format by Andrew Hutchinson on Linkedin) The transition from military to civilian life can be a difficult one. One of the hardest parts can be finding your next career. I was really lucky to get some great advice as I transitioned four years […]
Estimated reading time: 7 minutes 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 […]
Skip to content Estimated reading time: 4 minutes Veterans at Darden routinely tell me how much they love the school. Read on to hear why from Patrick. What did you do in the military?I was a logistics officer in the Marine Corps, and did one tour of Afghanistan in 2013 as a logistics advisor to […]
Skip to content Estimated reading time: 9 minutes Jacob Roche was kind enough to share his story of being a veteran of the military at Tuck. Tell us a bit about yourself and your military background.I grew up in the suburbs of Chicago and graduated from the Naval Academy in 2011. I commissioned into the […]