Military Vet School Targets

[AF1982]

Hello. Long time reader -- first time poster.

I'm applying this upcoming application cycle and wanted to see what this forum thought about my plans.

Here's some background:

-31 yr old white male
-8+ year veteran on active duty in the Air Force
-4 yrs experience as a nuclear missile launch officer and 4 yrs as a project manager for HR/IT systems
-Deployed to Iraq as a General's staff officer
-UGPA: 3.18 (B.S., Sport and Recreation Management) -- had some family-related extenuating circumstances
-Grad GPA: 3.32 (M.A., Organizational Leadership)
-GMAT: TBD -- first sitting is 28 Sept

I know my lack of GMAT score doesn't aid in the analysis of my chances, but I expect around a 660-700. My letters of recommendation will be strong, as will my essays.

Here are my targets (in rank order per round):

ROUND 1 (unless I have to retake the GMAT)
-Kellogg
-Dartmouth
-Duke

ROUND 2
-MIT
-Michigan
-Virginia
-Cornell

Short term, I want to do management consulting at MBB or a smaller boutique firm. Long term, I'd like to pursue non-profit work related to improving the healthcare benefit system for veterans. Financial considerations for each school are largely irrelevant as I have the GI Bill and will be eligible for the Yellow Ribbon Program.

Any advice will be greatly appreciated!

[Shawn Sturgeon]

Hi There,

I'm a current Darden student and military veteran. I hope your GMAT went well. If you haven't already, I encourage you to come check out Charlottesville. It's a beautiful town and is known to have one of the more tight-knit veteran networks. Also, being that it's a public school, it's among the best places to maximize your Yellow Ribbon / GI Bill dollars. I would be more than happy to answer any questions you might have, or put you in touch with anyone.

All the Best,
Shawn

[Jon@Admissionado]

Hello. Long time reader -- first time poster.

I'm applying this upcoming application cycle and wanted to see what this forum thought about my plans.

Here's some background:

-31 yr old white male
-8+ year veteran on active duty in the Air Force
-4 yrs experience as a nuclear missile launch officer and 4 yrs as a project manager for HR/IT systems
-Deployed to Iraq as a General's staff officer
-UGPA: 3.18 (B.S., Sport and Recreation Management) -- had some family-related extenuating circumstances
-Grad GPA: 3.32 (M.A., Organizational Leadership)
-GMAT: TBD -- first sitting is 28 Sept

I know my lack of GMAT score doesn't aid in the analysis of my chances, but I expect around a 660-700. My letters of recommendation will be strong, as will my essays.

Here are my targets (in rank order per round):

ROUND 1 (unless I have to retake the GMAT)
-Kellogg
-Dartmouth
-Duke

ROUND 2
-MIT
-Michigan
-Virginia
-Cornell

Short term, I want to do management consulting at MBB or a smaller boutique firm. Long term, I'd like to pursue non-profit work related to improving the healthcare benefit system for veterans. Financial considerations for each school are largely irrelevant as I have the GI Bill and will be eligible for the Yellow Ribbon Program.

Any advice will be greatly appreciated!

Needless to say, Air Force folks do pretty darn good in their application. Did you get that GMAT already? With your score we can start talking about your real chances. Let's hope though that you get on the higher end of your expected range. It'll make things easier.

[money9111]

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