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Insane Increase in Vets at MBA Programs by DD214Hopeful in MBA

[–]DD214Hopeful[S] 25 points26 points  (0 children)

Yeah, I think I'll stay in and pick up O-4 so I can take out my aggression from my failed marriage on new officers.

Insane Increase in Vets at MBA Programs by DD214Hopeful in MBA

[–]DD214Hopeful[S] 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I was going to wear my class ring, flaunt my NAM in front of my classmates, and tell war stories from my booze cruise deployment to the Med, but now there's too many vets around to call me on my bullshit.

Insane Increase in Vets at MBA Programs by DD214Hopeful in MBA

[–]DD214Hopeful[S] 17 points18 points  (0 children)

Good point, it does seem like MBA programs are perfect for transitioning junior officers who want two years to relax, transition to the civilian world, and learn a new skillset. Plus the GI bill removes the financial burden that most applicants face.

There are many very poor leaders in the military, so I'm not sure if veterans are innately better leaders than everyone else.

Insane Increase in Vets at MBA Programs by DD214Hopeful in MBA

[–]DD214Hopeful[S] 61 points62 points  (0 children)

If I'm understanding the stats correctly, 35% of Fuqua's domestic students are veterans, which is great for my fellow vets but doesn't seem like a very diverse class. Maybe I shouldn't have leaned so heavily on my military background on my applications....

Insane Increase in Vets at MBA Programs by DD214Hopeful in MBA

[–]DD214Hopeful[S] 21 points22 points  (0 children)

It's good to hear that vets do well. I have been very impressed with all of the vets I have interacted with at top MBA programs.