With a degree from the United States Air Force Academy in economics or management, and a career within the Air Force concerning finance/banking, then proceeding onto graduate school after service for an MBA from a top 25, would any of this experience be frowned upon by wall street employers?
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it's not frowned upon- quite the opposite, actually.
it's an incredibly common path for a lot of academy/mba grads. i know a ton of service academy grads who are in IB, now.
Academy - > MBA -> IB
Well-trodden path.
y'all are inferior to army and navy but it's aight
Commanders Trophy. haha
Choosing a major at the Air Force Academy (Originally Posted: 12/27/2016)
Greetings,
I'm enrolling as a freshman at the United States Air Force Academy for next fall, and I would like to declare a major. I would like to go into IB following my service, and I will most likely have an MBA and apply for an associate position. Originally I was going to study engineering but I'm now considering Econ or Management. Being a STEM focused school, they don't offer accounting or finance and only have 27 majors. Thanks for your time.
It doesn't matter. As a grad of Management, I have nothing but the best to say about the Department faculty.
Thank you.
CFA it and GI Bill for MBA rebrand later at M7.
Just to verify- the CFA first which will help with acceptance to an M7?
Inflation of certifications in the job market. At the current growth rate, they will start hopping over to CAIA (CFA #2) to stand out in the crowd.
You are 18 now so in order for you to get full GI Bill you have to serve five (5) years for the initial obligation for your undergrad and then another three (3) years to get http://www.military.com/education/gi-bill/new-post-911-gi-bill-overview…</a">Full GI Bill Benefits under Post 9/11.
Now you are 30 or 31 if you decide to exit with GI Bill for M7 MBA route, 27/28 if you decide to pay out of pocket.
In five (5) to eight (8) years, there will be a lot more Charterholders and a lot more MBAs. The game will be different and how that game is played is anyone's guess.
CFA is a quick 18 months route with a typical 3 years first test to fully certified assuming you pass each level first try.
MBA is a two year commitment with a debt load of six figures at M7 for a rebrand into post-MBA Associate role.
Up to you.
Military Academy Cadet: Worth Mentioning? (Originally Posted: 01/03/2013)
Hey fellow monkeys,
As a sophomore interested in IB, I'm finally able to apply to some spring and summer internships in my field of interest. And beyond brushing up on technicals, following the markets, etc., I have struggled with selling my story when it comes time to interview.
For context: I attended both a public and military boarding academy in Pennsylvania in high school. I wasn't "sent," in any sense of the word, but I was interested in attending the Naval Academy or West Point in college, and figured it would be a logical step in the right direction. I ultimately chose to attend a semi-target private university in lieu of an appointment to the USNA and set my sights on the financial services industry.
Anyways, I was wondering if I should even mention my military high school experience when applying for internships. I derive virtually all of my leadership and character traits from that experience, but I'm worried that the connotation of military schools might be an instant ding. How would you guys approach this?
Thanks!
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