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The acronyms in this thread are making my head spin.

I took the GMATs over 20 years ago to start my MBA. Sadly I never completed as I am a shameful grad school drop out, got in the way of my drinking.

I thought about taking the GRE's for grad school, so I know what that acronyms means, but the others are a foreign language to me, lol.

Either way good luck, I am always amazed the amount of educated posters we have on this board even though typically we argue with each other like Jr High drop outs, lol.
 
I took the GMAT about 4 yrs ago and it was by far the worst test I have ever taken.

I give you props for taking the GRE instead of the GMAT because it seems most schools nowadays are requiring the GRE for both the MBA and Ph.D. programs. Makes me wish I did as well.
 
What branch are you? I know for the Army, they have a program that’s called Onward To Opportunity, where they teach you a six week course. It’s available to active duty soldiers that are going to retire/ETS within the next six months, military spouses, and reservists.

To even be able to sit for the exam, I believe you need to have some kind of degree and then a bunch of project management experience to go along with it. I know somebody who started it but didn’t finish for that reason - they had a bachelors, took the course, but didn’t have enough hours to sit for the exam.
Navy and yep, O2O through Syracuse. Already communicating with them but you have to be within six months out. I was hoping to start sooner, but we'll see.
 
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Navy and yep, O2O through Syracuse. Already communicating with them but you have to be within six months out. I was hoping to start sooner, but we'll see.

That’s the problem I’m running into now. A lot of these programs are strictly for six months out from your separation, but the way my separation works, none of the timelines for registration match up. I might end up having to stay in a couple months longer to make it. Feels bad man.
 
That’s the problem I’m running into now. A lot of these programs are strictly for six months out from your separation, but the way my separation works, none of the timelines for registration match up. I might end up having to stay in a couple months longer to make it. Feels bad man.
Yep same here. What other programs have you been looking at? Besides O2O, the only other thing I've thought about doing is called the CORE leadership conference. That was recommended to me by one of the guys who started working for a NASA contractor.
 
Navy and yep, O2O through Syracuse. Already communicating with them but you have to be within six months out. I was hoping to start sooner, but we'll see.

Thank you for your service and being my 2nd favorite member of the Village People.
 
Yep same here. What other programs have you been looking at? Besides O2O, the only other thing I've thought about doing is called the CORE leadership conference. That was recommended to me by one of the guys who started working for a NASA contractor.

I’ve been looking at:

- VIE-25
- O2O
- Microsoft Software and Systems Academy (MSSA)
- Work-Ex (Camo 2 Commerce)

I lucked out in that I am stationed at one of, if not the best place to transition out of the Army (Joint Base Lewis-McChord). I have a pretty strong background in computers, networking, and cyber security - Computer Science degree, CISSP and Sec+ certified, so I’m looking for something probably more mid-to-senior level, which unfortunately a lot of these programs are geared toward entry-level work. At the very least, I wouldn’t mind doing a fellowship or something like that, and I’m looking at going to grad school and using the rest of my Post-9/11 GI Bill once I get out.

There’s just a ton of options available if you know where to look - the sad thing is that many people either don’t know, don’t care to know, or their leadership and more experienced peers never bother to tell them about it.

@King Stannis has also transitioned out of the service in recent years and could probably tell you more.

ETA: I’ve also started looking into CORE, as well.
 
I’ve been looking at:

- VIE-25
- O2O
- Microsoft Software and Systems Academy (MSSA)
- Work-Ex (Camo 2 Commerce)

I lucked out in that I am stationed at one of, if not the best place to transition out of the Army (Joint Base Lewis-McChord). I have a pretty strong background in computers, networking, and cyber security - Computer Science degree, CISSP and Sec+ certified, so I’m looking for something probably more mid-to-senior level, which unfortunately a lot of these programs are geared toward entry-level work. At the very least, I wouldn’t mind doing a fellowship or something like that, and I’m looking at going to grad school and using the rest of my Post-9/11 GI Bill once I get out.

There’s just a ton of options available if you know where to look - the sad thing is that many people either don’t know, don’t care to know, or their leadership and more experienced peers never bother to tell them about it.

@King Stannis has also transitioned out of the service in recent years and could probably tell you more.

ETA: I’ve also started looking into CORE, as well.

Mine was a special situation. I don't have a transition to speak of.

But, I will say this: Everything Marcus says is great. And, start planning 18-24 months in advance of ETS.

Give me a holler when you hit the 6 month out mark. A lot of recent vets have a very difficult time breaking into the private sector. Many of the issues they have can be solved before leaving the military by having a frank discussion and having a proper resume.
 
I’ve been looking at:

- VIE-25
- O2O
- Microsoft Software and Systems Academy (MSSA)
- Work-Ex (Camo 2 Commerce)

I lucked out in that I am stationed at one of, if not the best place to transition out of the Army (Joint Base Lewis-McChord). I have a pretty strong background in computers, networking, and cyber security - Computer Science degree, CISSP and Sec+ certified, so I’m looking for something probably more mid-to-senior level, which unfortunately a lot of these programs are geared toward entry-level work. At the very least, I wouldn’t mind doing a fellowship or something like that, and I’m looking at going to grad school and using the rest of my Post-9/11 GI Bill once I get out.

There’s just a ton of options available if you know where to look - the sad thing is that many people either don’t know, don’t care to know, or their leadership and more experienced peers never bother to tell them about it.

@King Stannis has also transitioned out of the service in recent years and could probably tell you more.

ETA: I’ve also started looking into CORE, as well.
Thanks for the other stuff. Just like anything else in the military, send finding out something exists is the hardest part.

I have an Electrical and Computer engineering degree at CMU. But, being out of the technical arena, I think project management might be my sweet spot. My wife and I are getting out solely to move back to Cleveland, so it limited options slightly. Good luck with your search. One of my buddies was talking about Amazon having a program for guys with secret or TS clearance, might be worth looking into for you.



Mine was a special situation. I don't have a transition to speak of.

But, I will say this: Everything Marcus says is great. And, start planning 18-24 months in advance of ETS.

Give me a holler when you hit the 6 month out mark. A lot of recent vets have a very difficult time breaking into the private sector. Many of the issues they have can be solved before leaving the military by having a frank discussion and having a proper resume.
DADT got ya?





...I kid, I kid.
 
Thanks for the other stuff. Just like anything else in the military, send finding out something exists is the hardest part.

I have an Electrical and Computer engineering degree at CMU. But, being out of the technical arena, I think project management might be my sweet spot. My wife and I are getting out solely to move back to Cleveland, so it limited options slightly. Good luck with your search. One of my buddies was talking about Amazon having a program for guys with secret or TS clearance, might be worth looking into for you.




DADT got ya?





...I kid, I kid.

No. Obama.

I have spent a number of years now helping SMs transition and I see the same cluster of mistakes that will often cost a veteran a year or more in the wilderness. Even Field Grades have the same issues.

Google, Facebook and Apple have programs for guys like you with your background. I know the senior military recruiter at Facebook if you want a referral.
 
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Yep same here. What other programs have you been looking at? Besides O2O, the only other thing I've thought about doing is called the CORE leadership conference. That was recommended to me by one of the guys who started working for a NASA contractor.

Hey gents, I'm not a veteran but my brother in law was in the shit in Afghanistan, and now is high up on the editing team at Task & Purpose. Here's the website of you never heard of it:


https://taskandpurpose.com

The questions you guys are trying to solve is what he loves tackling in articles. If you have good questions send them to me or I can get you his contact info. He literally gets paid to write in-depth on this.
 
Hey gents, I'm not a veteran but my brother in law was in the shit in Afghanistan, and now is high up on the editing team at Task & Purpose. Here's the website of you never heard of it:


https://taskandpurpose.com

The questions you guys are trying to solve is what he loves tackling in articles. If you have good questions send them to me or I can get you his contact info. He literally gets paid to write in-depth on this.

I follow them on Facebook. Always get a good laugh out of the memes they post.
 
Hey gents, I'm not a veteran but my brother in law was in the shit in Afghanistan, and now is high up on the editing team at Task & Purpose. Here's the website of you never heard of it:


https://taskandpurpose.com

The questions you guys are trying to solve is what he loves tackling in articles. If you have good questions send them to me or I can get you his contact info. He literally gets paid to write in-depth on this.

T&P and Duffelblog are must reads.
 
Thanks guys. Going for my MBA. I could theoretically take the GMAT instead but I hear it’s far tougher. So I’d like to give myself the best chance possible for an impressive score.
 
I took the GMAT about 4 yrs ago and it was by far the worst test I have ever taken.

I give you props for taking the GRE instead of the GMAT because it seems most schools nowadays are requiring the GRE for both the MBA and Ph.D. programs. Makes me wish I did as well.

I agree the GMAT was tough. I ended up taking it twice the first time I thought I could wing it, did a little practice but not enough. The test killed me, longest few hours of my life taking it. Did not get the score I needed, and ended up taking again but did go the route actually practicing and prepping for it the second time and did well. The tests are no joke so don’t expect to show up and do well.

With that said going to grad school was the best thing I could have done. I struggled to be a B student in undergrad mostly because I did not have the passion for classes, it was not until my senior in College that I started to be a good student as I liked the material. For my MBA I graduate with like a 3.8 GPA as I loved the matterial and how grad classes were taught.

It definitely opened up a lot of job opportunities for me as having experience and success in my field with the added piece of paper made my resume a lot more friendly to recruiters. It also gave me confidence knowing I had did so well, I know longer saw myself as an average college student.
 

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