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On today’s episode, we welcome the Director of Student Success at S2S, Annie Behari. Annie has more than a decade of experience working in higher education. After earning her Masters in Higher Education at Harvard University, she began her career as an Assistant Director of Admissions at Lafayette College & then at Johns Hopkins University in Maryland, and most recently a college counselor, helping students apply to undergraduate programs across the world. In this episode, Annie helps to bust common college admissions myths, with specific focus on myths centered on the veteran student experience. Find out if applying to more schools will increase your chances of admission or whether there’s a benefit to submitting standardized test scores with your application.
Main Topics
Annie’s introduction & background (0:33)
Myth 1 - “I heard veterans have a higher chance of getting into an Ivy league college, is that true?” (3:24)
Myth 2 - “Heard there is a set number of seats for veterans at X school” (6:00)
Myth 3 - “I have a low high school GPA then served in the military; can I still get into a good college,” focus on school fit vs generic “good school” label (9:10)
Myth 4 - “Applying to every Ivy league college will increase my chances of being accepted by one” (13:20)
Myth 5- “Colleges won’t admit me because they know that I’m applying to their peers” (18:49)
Myth 6 - “I have to go to an Ivy league school to go on to have a successful career or go to a top grad school” (20:56)
Ways applicants can strengthen their application (26:45)
“Should I take the ACT or SAT for my application?” (29:13)
How do you navigate letters of recommendation with veteran applicants (32:06)
Advice for applicants (36:26)
Additional Resources
VetLink Guidebook
S2S Undergraduate Resources
College Research Tracker
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Today’s episode explores the student veteran campus experience at the University of Notre Dame. We sat down with the Director & Assistant Director respectively in the Office of Military & Veterans Affairs,Ken Heckel & Michael Labbe, as well as Undergraduate Admissions Counselor, Montanna Kirven, and current ND senior, John Noonan. We chat about the admissions process at Notre Dame, firsthand experiences of veterans on campus, the financial investment of attending college, and more! This interview is filled with deep insights from higher education professionals & a student veteran and a great listen for prospective undergraduate students.
Main Topics
Notre Dame guest backgrounds & introductions (0:33)
Admissions process at Notre Dame, distinction between first year & transfer applicants & what veterans should know about each (2:10)
Can/will admissions shift applications that should be the other type (ie. applicant applies as a transfer student but they should be considered a first year) (6:50)
Courses that admissions office likes to see transfer applicants take & display in their application (8:50)
Admissions preparations while serving in the Navy, experience applying to Notre Dame (10:50)
Unique skills veterans have that allow them to succeed on campus (14:07)
Veteran experience working at Notre Dame while attending as a graduate student (17:10)
Student veteran experience on residential campus, Naval ROTC course & engaging with earlier undergraduate students considering military experience (21:40)
Different colleges at Notre Dame & where veterans tend to gravitate toward (26:45)
Financial costs of attending college & financial aid benefits available to veterans & service members (31:55)
Peer-to-peer sponsorship program coming to campus, host family program providing support & welcome military-connected students into the Notre Dame community (39:10)
Quintessential Notre Dame experience upon stepping onto campus (47:10)
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Contact Notre Dame Admissions
Notre Dame Office of Military & Veterans Affairs Programs
Notre Dame admissions requirements
Keough School of Global Affairs
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Today’s episode introduces listeners to the world of small business with guest Amanda Robbins. Amanda is a Navy submarine veteran, a 4th generation Naval Academy graduate, executive MBA student at The Wharton School, and current Sr. VP & CFO at Solar Technology. We talk about Amanda’s transition from the military to working full time while working toward an MBA, leveraging military skills working at a small business, benefits of an executive MBA, and more!
Main Topics
Amanda’s introduction & background (0:33)
Nuclear engineering training & academic experience at the US Naval Academy (3:45)
Pioneering submariner career field as a female & integration with a previously male-only career field (7:05)
Decision to separate from the military & return home to work for parents’ company (9:17)
Managing transition from the Navy while on submarine duty (11:05)
Studying & preparing for the GMAT (13:28)
Working with S2S Ambassador during admissions process to The Wharton School E-MBA program, advice for veterans considering a similar route (15:43)
Role as a CFO at a small business (17:56)
Leveraging skills learned as a naval submarine officer working in small business, things to consider when working for a small, family-owned business vs. large corporation/business (20:05)
Day-to-day responsibilities of a CFO, preparing for current role after nuclear sub experience while just now working on MBA (23:00)
What is an Executive MBA (E-MBA), how is differs from a traditional MBA, and balancing grad school while working full time (26:26)
Typical industry & career goals of E-MBA students in cohort at Wharton (29:30)
Words of wisdom for fellow veterans (33:55)
Additional Resources
Wharton School Executive MBA
S2S MBA Applicant sign up
S2S Graduate School resources
Kaplan Self-Paced GMAT Course
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We are heading to law school & beyond on today’s podcast interview! Joining us today is Nathan Lowry, Cornell graduate, former US Marine Corps ground intelligence officer, current student at Harvard Law & co-director of S2S’s JD Law team. Nathan shares his experiences building his target list for applying to law school, exploring possible areas of law to pursue, establishing relationships with faculty, career preparation and much more! If you are thinking about applying to law school, take a listen for great tips & insights for your own journey!
Main Topics
Nathan introduction & background (0:33)
Decision to transition out of the military to pursue law school, determining if the LSAT or GRE is the best exam for you, preparing for law school after being away from school (3:27)
Evaluating school fit, building a target list for applications (7:05)
Social & academic experiences integrating into the classroom, favorite & least favorite parts of law school (10:10)
Knowing vs exploring areas of law you want to pursue, clubs & extracurriculars in law school (13:30)
Establishing relationships with faculty in law school (16:00)
Career advising & support for post-graduation law opportunities (17:35)
Common questions & concerns among law school applicants that work with S2S; “What GPA/LSAT score do I need to get into X law school” (20:45)
Advice for veterans considering or currently preparing for law school (23:16)
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Law school admissions support
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Jump in to service & scholarship with us on today’s podcast interview! We welcome Bob Atkinson, accomplished US Air Force veteran, current senior at Yale University, and named both a Marshall & Truman Scholar. Bob brings his experience in the military & at Yale to discuss overcoming obstacles throughout his life that fueled a passion for service, as well as the opportunities he created at Yale that led to pursuing (& receiving) multiple prestigious scholarships.
Main Topics
Bob’s introduction & background (0:33)
Decision to enlist, transitioning from the military & the journey to Yale (2:30)
Overcoming an environment of drug abuse & the influence of who you surround yourself with to foster leadership skills, how the military affected relationships at home (6:55)
Air Force special operator training (12:50)
Timeline of transition from the military separation to college admissions (19:35)
Taking classes while deployed to prepare for admissions, leveraging fellow veterans & other resources during the admissions process (23:23)
Eli Whitney Students Program at Yale, what it is & is not, benefits of the admissions path for student veterans (27:30)
Truman Scholarship, what it entails, what was the draw & what was the process to apply (32:20)
Marshall Scholarship, what is it & what the application process entailed (38:20)
Long term goals & courses on the path to get there (43:00)
Advice for fellow veterans applying to college (45:25)
Additional Resources
Truman Scholarship
Marshall Scholarship
Eli Whitney Student’s Program
EWSP Podcast Interview with Patricia Wei & Alec Buffi
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We are joined today for a discussion about preparing student veterans for their future careers at University of South Carolina (USC) with Villardine Goode. Villardine is a retired Army MSgt now serving as the Veterans and Military Academic Success Coach at USC. Villardine shares her experience providing guidance & information to military service members & veterans as they prepare to enroll in higher education, navigating the admissions process to integrating on campus, why veterans should consider USC, and more!
Main Topics
Villardine introduction & background (0:33)
How has your own military background helped your ability to support student veterans (7:05)
Walking students through financing their education & utilizing benefits available to them (11:48)
Approach to student career preparation at USC, partnerships with companies & employers looking to hire student veterans (15:25)
Breaking down on-campus barriers, supporting a holistic student veterans community (20:35)
New student veteran orientation, integrating into the campus community (22:35)
Why student veterans should consider USC when separating from the military to attend college (24:45)
Advice for service members considering separating & applying to college (27:10)
Additional Resources
USC Veteran Admissions
USC Veterans & Military Student Services
USC Career Readiness Partnership with 50strong
Military career partnership with Lowes
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This week on the podcast we are diving into pathways to medical school for veterans. We’re joined by Peter Campbell, James White, and Jamie Frost of MedVets, a peer mentorship program focused on helping veterans who are interested in physicians associate & nursing programs as well as medical school. We discuss opportunities to strengthen your medical school applications, MCAT preparation & tips, the FlexMed admissions pathway for veterans at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mt. Sinai, and much more. If you’re a veteran considering medical school, you don’t want to miss this!
Main Topics
Background & intro to MedVets & guests Pete, James & Jamie (0:33)
Motivations to go to medical school, coming to medicine after other job experiences (3:20)
Steps taken to be competitive for medical school, leveraging post-Bacc opportunities to make career pivot into medicine (6:50)
Prerequisite classes that post-Bacc programs help cover, navigating medical school course requirements, addressing medical school admissions statistics (11:30)
Steps to applying to medical schools, advice for military applicants (14:23)
First steps toward applying to med school after military service, power of job shadowing, connecting with fellow med school veterans (17:30)
Post-Bacc courses to prioritize & recommended online resources/schools (22:20)
How the MCAT fits into the medical school admissions process (24:50)
MCAT preparation (30:40)
Icahn Mt. Sinai military partnership admissions pathway (32:35)
Strengthening your med school application with a history of mid-to-low GPA (35:45)
Deciding on a field of medicine to practice (39:10)
Advice to veterans considering or pursuing medical school (45:05)
Additional Resources
AAMC MCAT Study Resources, Program Requirements & more
S2S Healthcare Professionals Admissions Support
MedVets Slack Group
Khan Academy MCAT Prep
Icahn Mt. Sinai Military Admissions Partnership
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This week, we have S2S Applicant turned Ambassador, Kelton Johnsen joining us on the podcast. Kelton is a US Army veteran, community college transfer, and current student at the University of Chicago. Kelton shares about exploring his options in higher ed, changing course on degree plans during the admissions process, paying it forward to help fellow veterans as an Ambassador, and much more.
Main Topics
Kelton’s introduction & background (0:33)
Decision to enlist straight from high school instead of applying to community college (3:05)
How military experience shifted confidence to believing success at a rigorous college was possible (6:22)
Exploring options in higher education & taking classes while active duty, demonstrating history of academic success (9:53)
Deciding to go to college & working with Service to School, weighing options for which schools to attend, changing course during admissions & changing from MBA to UG application (12:30)
Discussing financial aid & VA education benefits with colleges, approaching admissions with curiosity & learning everything about schools (18:55)
Decision to volunteer to be a S2S Ambassador & what it means for future veterans at colleges, de-conflicting veteran identity & finding place on campus (30:00)
Advice for veterans & service members considering college (37:27)
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UChicago Advanced Scholars 4+1 Masters Programs
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Today we are joined on the podcast by LtCol Trivius Caldwell. Trivius is a graduate of HBCU Tuskegee University & highly accomplished officer in the US Army. Trivius earned his Masters degree from Auburn University, taught at West Point, and is currently a PhD candidate at Duke University while serving on active duty. Join us as Trivius shares about his journey in academics, pursuing a PhD while active duty & experience transitioning from the military to the classroom. This discussion is full of insights, tips & advice for service members looking to pursue higher education.
Main TopicsTrivius’s introduction & background (0:33)
Visiting HBCUs during college search, selecting Tuskegee for undergraduate degree (3:40)
Decision to return to school after service for masters degree, choosing Auburn for Masters Degree (5:25)
Inspiration that led to pursuing a research, cultural immersion on campus (8:45)
Focus of your research goals when applying to a PhD program, importance of creating a digital footprint & being deliberate in communicating your experience during admissions (11:30)
Seeking out support & guidance when navigating PhD admissions, building a network in academia, experience interviewing for PhD admissions (16:35)
Courseload, expectations & classroom experience in PhD vs. undergraduate program (21:30)
What is a dissertation, Trivius’s topic of research (25:45)
Advice for other pursuing graduate or PhD program (29:35)
Additional Resources
HBCU: The Student Experience
What is an HBCU? Plus list of HBCUs in the U.S.
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Today’s episode welcomes the highly accomplished Adrian Perkins. Adrian is a graduate of West Point, field artillery officer veteran of the US Army, bronze star recipient, Harvard Law School graduate, and Tillman Scholar. Following his military service and law school, Adrian served as Mayor of his hometown in Shreveport, LA, and was Louisiana’s 2020 democratic nominee for Senate with endorsement from President Obama. Currently, he is a Pritzker fellow at the University of Chicago and working in private equity while serving on Service to School’s Board of Directors. This interview explores Adrian’s experiences that shaped his dedication to public service and leadership.
Main Topics
Adrian’s background & introduction (0:33)
Experience serving as first African American graduate class president at West Point, how it paved the way for more to hold the position (3:55)
Motivation to pursue public service & leadership opportunities (6:55)
Experience as class president at Harvard Law School, leveraging background & leadership skills to mentor class peers as a veteran (9:30)
Timeline of preparing to apply to & attend law school, creating a dual track of opportunities (12:25)
Experience campaigning for Mayor of Shreveport while a 3L at Harvard Law School (16:00)
Decision to run for office & first steps to get the ball rolling, balancing investment of data & relationships for campaign strategy (18:20)
Decision & first steps to join the running as the democratic nominee for Senator of Louisiana (21:35)
Securing President Obama’s endorsement for Senate race (24:10)
Experience as a Pritzker fellow teaching at UChicago (25:15)
Civic engagement & getting the youth of America involved in democracy (27:25)
Running for political office as a veteran, managing military service as a way to engage with others without making it your identity (30:40)
Affirmative action decision at higher education institutions except for military academies & the effects on diversity in the military (33:55)
Unique challenges African American service members & veterans face, bridging cultural differences (35:20)
What Adrian is up to now & what is coming up on the horizon (39:55)
Parting words of wisdom (43:00)
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In the final episode for Season 3, we’re joined by our admissions colleague, Paul Sunde. Paul is the Director of Undergraduate Admissions at Dartmouth College, a role he’s held for more than a decade as part of his 20+ years working at Dartmouth. We dive into the key components of admissions packages, ways veterans can demonstrate academic preparedness, the role of non-academic learning, dispel college admissions myths, and more. No matter what stage of the admissions process you are in or what schools you are considering, this conversation will empower veterans and service members to understand what admissions officers are looking for and how to put their best application forward.
Main Topics
Paul’s intro & background (0:33)
How do students apply to Dartmouth, transfer application built for veterans (3:27)
Definition of transfer applicant at Dartmouth, flexibility for veteran admissions (5:25)
Admissions offers, financial aid & transfer credit evaluation (9:05)
Key components of an admissions application, the importance of academic preparedness & how to demonstrate it, institutional academic priorities (11:00)
Letters of recommendation & speaking to non-academic learning & engagement in references (19:50)
Dispelling admissions myth #1 - “Applying earliest in application window & admissions officer seeing package first increases chances of admission” (22:39)
Dispelling admissions myth #2 - “I’m not going to compare well against other veterans; I don’t have flashy awards or didn’t go on high visibility deployments” (25:45)
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Veteran Admissions at Dartmouth
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This week, we welcome S2S Applicant Mo Han to the podcast. Mo is a US Army veteran, immigrant, transfer, and first generation college student, and current student at Stanford University. Mo shares how his experience in the military pushed him to pursue pre-med at Stanford, struggles in the admissions process & how we overcame them, the college search process, and more.
Main Topics
Mo’s background & introduction (0:33)
How job in the Army led to pursuing pre-medical program at Stanford, shifted focus from computer science and business degree (3:30)
Starting the college admissions process (6:51)
Working with an S2S Ambassador, Overwhelming parts of admissions process, what he wish he knew (8:06)
Biggest piece of advice that helped with the admissions essay writing process & advice for others (11:27)
Finding & deciding to attend Stanford (14:35)
Transition to academia & most looking forward to (10:10)
Lasting advice for fellow veterans considering pursuing college after the military (18:16)
Additional Resources
Stanford Veterans & ROTC
Healthcare admissions support from S2S
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It's Thanksgiving break for the S2S team & what a better way to spend it than taking a look back at GI Bill benefits & ways for veterans to fund education? This conversation with veteran transition expert, Tyrone Hewitt, dives into education & service benefits that veterans have to leverage for their education. We talk about the Post 9-11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon, VR&E, and much more!
No matter what stage of transition you are in or when you are planning for it, this conversation will empower veterans and service members to get the most out of the hard earned benefits that are available
Main Topics
Tyrone’s Background & Introduction (0:33)
Managing Your Education/Managing My Education course during TAPS, what is is & why you should take advantage of it (3:07)
Funding your education - how does a service member know how much GI Bill benefits they’re eligible for (8:27)
BAH while living on campus (15:23)
Yellow Ribbon Program, how it works & why you might consider Yellow Ribbon institutions (17:31)
What is VR&E, how it works, and how it could be used to attend college (20:44)
Advice for transitioning service members (29:51)
Additional Resources
Follow Tyrone on LinkedIn
Building Your Future with the GI Bill Guide pt 1
Building Your Future with the GI Bill Guide pt 2
Building Your Future with the GI Bill Guide pt 3
GI Bill Comparison Tool
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Today’s episode dives into a topic that affects all service members in or considering higher education - veteran education policy. We’re joined by Will Hubbard, VP for Veterans and Military Policy at Veterans Education Success (VES). Veterans Education Success works on a bipartisan basis to advance higher education success for veterans, service members, and military families, and to protect the integrity and promise of the GI Bill® and other federal postsecondary education programs. We talk about essential policy wins that benefit student veterans, current barriers & issues facing veterans in higher ed, working with VES on future legislation efforts, and more.
Main Topics
Will’s background & introduction to Veteran Education Success (0:33)
Educational journey to a career in veteran education & public policy (3:10)
History of Veteran Education Success, GI Bill benefits for education & consumer protection for veterans (4:20)
Quality tuition assurance act & role with tuition assistance (TA) (9:55)
Veterans eligible to transfer school credit act, GI bill benefits restoration, options when your previous school closes (14:35)
Current barriers & issues facing veterans in higher education today (17:35)
Working with VES to support education & tuition legislation for veterans & service members, red flags for predatory schools to watch out for (21:25)
Looking forward, dream veteran education policy wins (26:19)
Additional Resources
Veteran Education Success (VES) website
Protect the GI Bill Act
The GI Bill Pays for Degrees that Do Not Lead to Jobs
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Today we are joined by Service to School veteran applicant, Ayleen Villareal. Ayleen is a US Air Force veteran, first generation college student, and current student at Harvard University. Ayleen brings her unique experiences to the conversation as we discuss navigating the application to Harvard, finding admissions support for applying to an Ivy League institution, working with S2S, and more.
Main Topics
Ayleen background & introduction (0:33)
Joining the Air Force, working in military intelligence (2:43)
Decision to transition from the military & pursue higher education (4:20)
Getting started with S2S (6:35)
Academic preparation for applying to Ivy league institutions (12:13)
Advice for service members & veterans considering applying to Harvard or other highly selective schools (17:30)
Support from S2S Ambassador & S2S Advisor, Jim Selbe (25:20)
What’s next after Harvard (29:55)
Words of wisdom for fellow veterans pursuing higher education (32:45)
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Harvard Veteran Admissions
Admissions Resources for Veterans
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We’re joined today by Cornell University’s Senior Associate Director of Admissions, Kyle Downey, for a discussion about what it takes to support the whole student veteran from admissions to campus & beyond. We chat about Cornell’s history of supporting student veterans, earning the Purple Heart University designation, evaluating applications based on unique considerations facing veterans, and much more. This conversation is full of insights into the student veteran experience at Cornell.
Main Topics
Kyle intro & background, History of Cornell’s dedication to supporting military veterans, Purple Heart University designation (0:33)
Cornell’s success in establishing a community for veterans on campus, providing admissions guidance & support (4:50)
How student veterans applying to Cornell stand out, the umbrella of support for transitioning to campus (7:40)
Advice for applicants to show strong academic profile (13:25)
Letters of recommendation for veterans who have been out of the classroom (16:55)
Flexibility in admissions to expand access to education, evaluating online courses based on content not modality, financial aid considerations (20:20)
Why Cornell is a great option for student veterans (24:44)
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Cornell Veteran Admissions
Cornell celebrates veterans, earns Purple Heart designation
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Today’s episode takes listeners on the journey of today’s guest, Ricky Holder. Ricky is an enlisted Navy Veteran, first generation college student, recent graduate of the University of Chicago, and a Marshall Scholar pursuing his masters at Oxford University. We talk about overcoming adversity, finding ways to stand out in the admissions process, the power of telling your story, the path to the Marshall Scholarship, and much more.
Main Topics
Ricky’s intro & background (0:33)
Experience in the Navy, being stationed in Japan & traveling the world (2:40)
Decision & plan to separate from the Navy, using passions to make a difference to spark a fire pursuing higher ed (7:25)
Balancing college search while being underway in the Navy, attending & community college to strengthen application & prepare for college (10:15)
Standing out in the application, highlighting military service & experience, power of telling your story & why you’re applying (15:38)
First year on campus & adjusting to college life, forming the first cohort of veterans at UChicago, favorite course at UChicago (20:00)
Path to the Marshall Scholarship (25:00)
Speaking at UChicago graduation & looking forward to moving to & studying at Oxford (28:00)
Words of wisdom (31:30)
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UChicago Veteran Admissions
UChicago student named Marshall Scholar, aims to reform US foster care system
Marshall Scholarship
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Today’s episode explores an important college admissions topic - academic preparation. We sat down with Ryan Pavel, CEO of Warrior-Scholar Project to discuss different opportunities to prepare yourself as a veteran for the rigors of college. We touch on bringing military experiences to the classroom in meaningful ways, balancing confidences & overcompensation in new environments, all about Warrior-Scholar Project bootcamps, and much more.
Main Topics
Ryan’s background & introduction (0:30)
Experience as a USMC cryptologic linguist (4:35)
Searching for colleges & approach to transitioning from the military to college (10:12)
Experience applying to college as a not- first generation college student, handling rejection during first admissions attempt after service (12:05)
Forging a new identity post-military, leveraging military experiences & bringing it to the classroom in a meaningful way (16:45)
Joining a large veteran campus population, campus connections & support (20:00)
Hierarchical nature of the military seeping into civilian experiences, how a self-selecting, exclusive military culture shows up in post-service life (23:53)
Work at WSP to tackle one-upping among veterans, balancing of confidences & overcompensation in new environments (30:40)
Journey from UMich to UVA Law to WSP (35:45)
Finding WSP pilot program & expanding the model to new campuses (40:00)
The mission of WSP & all about the WSP bootcamps (44:20)
Words of wisdom (59:40)
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Warrior-Scholar Interest & Eligibility Form for Academic Boot Camps
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Today we are joined by Service to School applicant, Subin Kim. Subin is a veteran of the US Army, community college transfer student, and current student at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). Subin brings a unique perspective to the conversation as we discuss building a strong academic profile, the admissions process, transferring from community college to MIT, finding a community on campus as an adult learner, and much more!
Main Topics
Subin’s background & introduction (0:33)
Decision to transition from the military & landing on college as the next step (3:45)
Building a strong academic foundation at community college (6:20)
College fit research & finding MIT, role guaranteed admissions through transfer applicant agreements, connecting with S2S, preparing admissions package & preparing for transfer (8:10)
Hardest parts of the admissions process, advice for admissions essay writing (11:10)
Considerations & approaching concerns regarding whether community college credits would transfer (13:45)
Handling differences in rigor between NOVA & MIT (16:17)
Community at MIT, transition to campus & inclusive opportunities, experience as an adult learner on campus, career service support for veterans (18:30)
Looking forward, what’s next after MIT (22:55)
Advice for veteran applicants considering admissions at MIT or other academically rigorous Computer Science programs (26:05)
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Today’s episode is all about GRE & GMAT test prep for graduate school admissions with test prep nonprofit, Smart with a Heart. We’re joined by Nafeez Amin (President of Sherpa Prep & co-founder of Smart with a Heart) and Smart with a Heart board members, Nick Maynes (West Point graduate, Berkeley Haas, Harvard Kennedy School, Chairman & Treasurer of SWAH) and Lindsey Chrismon (West Point graduate, current student at Harvard Business School, Secretary of SWAH board of directors). Our guests bring nearly two decades of combined experience in GMAT & GRE prep to the conversation to provide practical tips & advice for approaching graduate school testing with confidence. Dive in with us as we compare test curriculum structures, how to play to your strengths, key differences to consider, and more!
Main Topics
Smart with a Heart background & Nafeez, Lindsey & Nick introductions, impacts of test prep on their journey from military to business/grad school (2:16)
How Sherpa Prep & SWAH work together (7:58)
Curriculum structure, struggles course attendees have encountered & how the program has successfully helped overcome them (12:33)
Playing to your strengths during test prep (16:55)
Key differences between GRE & GMAT, who should take which one & why (20:25)
GRE vs LSAT for law school admissions (31:26)
Overcoming adaptive nature of questions in standardized tests, anticipated changes to GMAT & GRE format (34:21)
Nafeez’s journey to career in test prep (42:18)
Additional Resources
Smart with a Heart
How Smart with a Heart’s course works
MBA Admissions support from S2S
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