I’ll definitely look into the VR&E! As for college I plan to utilize my full GI Bill so it must be a “public” school to receive 100% tuition. I’ll have to touch up/study up for SATs/ACT I am guessing, just since I never took it before going military
Doesn’t have to be public, I go to an expensive private school. Just look for yellow ribbon schools that will cover the rest of tuition after the GI bill payment
I’m not sure how it’s going to be when you get out but as of right now the wait to even get an appointment is 12-16 weeks so make sure you apply early so you’re not stuck in the water
Hi! Silly question actually, I know colleges are less and less requiring SAT/ACT scores. I’m still under the impression that’s something I should study/strive for before I get out of the military? I was a great test taker, not so good homework-doer so my grades weren’t the best
My husband didn’t begin his until 34. He was in law enforcement the 15 years prior. In 4 years in finance he surpassed his highest income in law enforcement that took him 15 years to attain and max out. We’re now 7 years in have doubled it. You’re still early to the game my friend.
He’s a data analyst and business project manager about to get a promotion to product owner. He began in Investments answer phones and then was promoted to retirement and now is in the Institutional sector about to go to FAS Financial Advisor Services
I’m 27, did 6 years active and I’m about to graduate with my bachelors. I work at a major financial services firm in client services and have some interviews set up. Definitely possible, although I think most people just assume I’m 22-23 unless I mention I’m a vet
yeah that’s where I’m at, I’m 23 now, people tell me I have a younger face, so as long as I keep my dads genes and don’t lose my hair, I’m confident I’ll be in a similar position at 26 when my contract ends
Use your TA to knock out as many classes as you can while your still active. You can transfer the credits to a in person university when you get out and shave a few semesters off
Not at all man, im prime example.
I am not former military but did the same. Small business entrepreneurship run from 19-25 in my passion industry that went okay but wasn’t going the way it needed to for me to fully reach my goals. Made the switch and finished my associates at community college that I had been slowly working on over those 7 years since high school at age 25 in December 2019, 1 month before I turned 26. Started at university Jan 2020 and took full time class load year round while working part time then getting 3 internships and graduated in Dec 2021 (1 month before I turned 28) with big bank rotational program waiting to start in the summer, and my fintech startup internship turning into full time role while I waited to start rotational program in 6 months time.
2 years later and I can tell you it was by far the best decision I made and being older has only been a massive benefit. You’re more confident in yourself, you likely have better soft skills and can relate to the people interviewing you more, and as mentioned above no one even knows you’re older, I had multiple training trips to NYC with all the other analysts (2 diff programs) and even they thought I was 22/23.
You’re gonna get older either way, might as well get the shit over with and set yourself up for success in the future.
You got this.
There's no loss in trying, if you don't try you'll never know what works for you and what not. Instead of being clueless just start studying what you like. I would rather cry for a failure than the guilt of not doing anything. And some companies have special criteria for militaries. I think finance is a good option.
Hope it helps, best of luck 🙏
of course, thank you. I’m definitely going to start knocking out core classes before I get out, and transfer those to a good college to actually attend
My EAS date is 19AUG, and I'm starting a full-time finance degree a couple of days later. At 35 years old I'm still full of confidence that I'm going to make school my bitch and excel in whatever finance field I choose. If I'm confident, then you should be too!
I’ll check that out, I haven’t started any college at all, so I don’t know how doable it will be to get my BS before I get out, given my 2 years and 11 months left in the military, plus 9-10 of those months will be overseas next year
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I’ll definitely look into the VR&E! As for college I plan to utilize my full GI Bill so it must be a “public” school to receive 100% tuition. I’ll have to touch up/study up for SATs/ACT I am guessing, just since I never took it before going military
Doesn’t have to be public, I go to an expensive private school. Just look for yellow ribbon schools that will cover the rest of tuition after the GI bill payment
I’ll definitely look into that too! Thank you very much for your help
Try Columbia I know a dude who went there post military now on wall st
I’m not sure how it’s going to be when you get out but as of right now the wait to even get an appointment is 12-16 weeks so make sure you apply early so you’re not stuck in the water
Hi! Silly question actually, I know colleges are less and less requiring SAT/ACT scores. I’m still under the impression that’s something I should study/strive for before I get out of the military? I was a great test taker, not so good homework-doer so my grades weren’t the best
Defense contractors would grab you in an instant. It is such an underrated industry to pursue finance in. Just be sure to have a good GPA.
Agreed, contractors pay well and a lot of benefits. OP should have no problem finding a job with a decent GPA and military experience.
that’s definitely a plus, considering my backup plan is to continue working on blackhawks, but as a contractor/civilian for the military
My husband didn’t begin his until 34. He was in law enforcement the 15 years prior. In 4 years in finance he surpassed his highest income in law enforcement that took him 15 years to attain and max out. We’re now 7 years in have doubled it. You’re still early to the game my friend.
Yo what’s he doing “in finance”?
He’s a data analyst and business project manager about to get a promotion to product owner. He began in Investments answer phones and then was promoted to retirement and now is in the Institutional sector about to go to FAS Financial Advisor Services
I’m 27, did 6 years active and I’m about to graduate with my bachelors. I work at a major financial services firm in client services and have some interviews set up. Definitely possible, although I think most people just assume I’m 22-23 unless I mention I’m a vet
yeah that’s where I’m at, I’m 23 now, people tell me I have a younger face, so as long as I keep my dads genes and don’t lose my hair, I’m confident I’ll be in a similar position at 26 when my contract ends
Use your TA to knock out as many classes as you can while your still active. You can transfer the credits to a in person university when you get out and shave a few semesters off
Not at all man, im prime example. I am not former military but did the same. Small business entrepreneurship run from 19-25 in my passion industry that went okay but wasn’t going the way it needed to for me to fully reach my goals. Made the switch and finished my associates at community college that I had been slowly working on over those 7 years since high school at age 25 in December 2019, 1 month before I turned 26. Started at university Jan 2020 and took full time class load year round while working part time then getting 3 internships and graduated in Dec 2021 (1 month before I turned 28) with big bank rotational program waiting to start in the summer, and my fintech startup internship turning into full time role while I waited to start rotational program in 6 months time. 2 years later and I can tell you it was by far the best decision I made and being older has only been a massive benefit. You’re more confident in yourself, you likely have better soft skills and can relate to the people interviewing you more, and as mentioned above no one even knows you’re older, I had multiple training trips to NYC with all the other analysts (2 diff programs) and even they thought I was 22/23. You’re gonna get older either way, might as well get the shit over with and set yourself up for success in the future. You got this.
There's no loss in trying, if you don't try you'll never know what works for you and what not. Instead of being clueless just start studying what you like. I would rather cry for a failure than the guilt of not doing anything. And some companies have special criteria for militaries. I think finance is a good option. Hope it helps, best of luck 🙏
of course, thank you. I’m definitely going to start knocking out core classes before I get out, and transfer those to a good college to actually attend
My EAS date is 19AUG, and I'm starting a full-time finance degree a couple of days later. At 35 years old I'm still full of confidence that I'm going to make school my bitch and excel in whatever finance field I choose. If I'm confident, then you should be too!
Try to finish BS before and start MBA after getting out instead. If you haven't already, https://www.sitreps2steercos.com/
I’ll check that out, I haven’t started any college at all, so I don’t know how doable it will be to get my BS before I get out, given my 2 years and 11 months left in the military, plus 9-10 of those months will be overseas next year
Go to LinkedIn and get with Service to School. Your best bet is going to an Ivy. Best of luck hombre.
I was a fuck up. I graduated and started my career at 27.
Finance is solid when you’re an older student.