West Point Grad/ Army Officer -> Corporate Finance

Hey all, as of February 2nd I have received an appointment to The United States Military Academy at West Point. I have had a passion for business/finance/investing since I was 14, but also want to serve my country. I’ll get to my question, I was wondering how well Army Officers/West Point Alumni are recruited into the corporate finance world and would getting an MBA in the army be beneficial when trying to translate into the civilian world. I know my officer commitment comes first but I wanted to get an idea of how these guys get jobs. Thank you for your time!

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Don't get your MBA while you're in the service. Those are part time MBAs at crappy schools. Aim to go to a Full Time Top 10 MBA (it lasts 2 years) right after you get out of the service. Study for and ace your GMAT or GRE before you get out. While you're in the service, aim to establish a record of excellence with visible leadership potential and glowing recommendations for B school. When you get out, I think the 9/11 GI bill will cover tuition and may provide BAH as well. You also have two opportunities for internships. One before school starts and one during the next summer.

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