Join a community that values your military experience
Stern is proud to welcome applicants with military experience and to be among the Graduate Management Admission Council's Military-Friendly Business Schools.
- Learn about Stern's new Military Service Scholarship.
- Email us to request an application fee waiver. Please include documentation of service. U.S. military members and veterans who have been on active duty within 3 years of their application are eligible.
Leverage the Stern Military Veterans Club
The Military Veterans Club provides networking opportunities to military veterans and exposes other students to military-style leadership. Club event highlights include:
- Career panels for first-year MBA students
- A speaker series featuring prominent military veteran business leaders
- A charity fund-raising event for injured veterans at the New York
Mercantile Exchange
- An international skills workshop for students who served in foreign
militaries
Meet Stern Veterans
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Heather Hjelm, Class of 2009
U.S. Army, Captain, Blackhawk Pilot, Training Officer
Camp Zama, Japan
Why I chose to pursue an MBA at Stern: After eight years in the Army, I knew I wanted to be in business and needed a solid foundation to make a successful transition. I wanted to live and work in New York City, and Stern stood out as the only top business school that really leverages the City. Once I visited campus and got to know the students, there was no other choice for me.
My advice to those in the armed forces considering a Stern MBA: Start early! Applying to business school is time consuming. It requires a lot of preparation for everyone, but especially for military applicants. Start thinking about the application process a year and a half in advance. Field exercises and deployments will slow you down.
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Tim Fisher, Class of 2010
U.S. Army, Captain, Fire Support Officer
Ft. Stewart, GA
Why I chose to pursue an MBA at Stern: As an Army officer, I developed a wide, diverse skill set. I wanted to transfer this skill set from a military to a business environment. When I visited the Stern campus, I felt at home and connected with the students. Stern offered a culture of excellence, a community of bright visionaries and an atmosphere in which I could nurture and realize my goals.
My advice to those in the armed forces considering a Stern MBA: Start the process as soon as you can and split the process into two parts. Part 1 consists of studying for and taking the GMAT. Part 2 consists of visiting the campus and writing your application. It's nice to have the GMAT out of the way before you apply. Then, you can focus on writing an application that really conveys your story and why Stern is a good fit for you.
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