Military to Non-Target Southwest State University To Private Equity For Pension Fund

Hello,

I was in the US Air Force for 4 years, left to finish college at an extremely non-target college in the southwest and was able to break into Private Equity for a state pension fund. I have competed against peers from all over the country, including some a Ivy League schools and have worked in the field for about 6 months now. Any questions and I will answer!

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Nice man, Im almost exact same situation trying to get to where you are at. 4 years Navy finishing up my junior year at southwest non target. Congrats! Hopefully one day I can get there too

 

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