Student veteran considerations Masato Itoh Shidler College of Business (2015 MBA) Major, USMC...

Student veteran considerations

Masato ItohShidler College of Business (2015 MBA)Major, USMC Reserve

Education

Transition Marketable skills Social re-integration

Structure and purpose

Veteran categories

Mid-career

Reserve

Retirees

Active duty Self-funded Government funded

Mid-career

Involvement and identity 4-10 year junior officers Extra curricular activities

Career search and marketable skills Focused (i.e. finance, real estate, accounting)

Reserve

Clear mobilization policies Leave of absence Deferred Admission

Timely refunds and admin support for GI Bill

Retiree

Older age Family

Flexibility

Active Duty

Government-funded Accelerated programs

Self-funded Flexibility Distance education resources

Admissions

Rigid timelines – EAS or change of duty station Rolling admissions Accelerated admission process

Aversion to self promotion Letters of recommendation Essays

Consideration for experience

General Considerations

Post 9/11 GI Bill Administrative resources

Career transition Internships Career development Industry interaction/mentorship

Credit for military education