Analytics 2013
My initial interest in business school was sparked (by this website) in January 2011. I took my first GMAT (of a few) in March 2011. I was accepted into HBS on December 12, 2012 and started school on August 18, 2013. I’m now four weeks into it. It’s been a long 20 or so months, but I’m writing to tell you that it’s all been worth it. The email trading, strategizing, GMAT prep (and attempts), multiple resume and essay drafts have all led to this point for me. And it will lead to a culmination point for you.
It’s an exciting time. As for logistics, my household goods made it to Boston (still have to unpack), and my initial Marine Corps Reserve drills went well. I worked 13 days this summer, and will now start to drill only 2-3 days per month until the summer. The "Senior Marine" on campus (unofficial title) walked past me in the dining hall. He recognized my face, and introduced himself. He's senior staff at HBS and also a drilling Reservist. Just wanted to say hi and introduce himself, as a fellow Marine. We spent the next 30 minutes talking about life as a Reservist. He provided more PME on the Reserves than I had received in the past nine years.
The year, thus far, has been exciting. Analytics 2013 was as busy as previously alluded to on this blog. During week three, the New York Times published two articles about gender and class issues here at HBS. Being at the start line of this experience, it caused palpable anxiety among my classmates, but it promoted even richer conversations and sharing. I can’t say that the article is completely unsubstantiated, but it doesn’t seem representative of the whole. For example, just this past Wednesday (September 11th), I had a classmate, completely unsolicited, follow me to the register, buy me lunch and say "Thank you".
This will be a challenging period of learning a new skill set and expanding ideas, all while mustering the courage and knowledge needed to launch my own venture. It’s this opportunity that graduate schools present, which make them so valuable: the ability to grow under pressure while expanding your circle of influence (on others), and expanding the influence which a diverse group of others has on you. I know I won’t leave here thinking, “Man I really wish there were more people like me here.”
I’m also excited because in the past two years, I’ve worked with many transitioning, and transitioned, veterans. We’ve established informal support groups that have encouraged us to reach for our aspirations. I hope this finds you well. And reaching!
P.S. This next suggestion goes for any school that you may visit; if you’re in town, reach out to the veteran’s network at that school. Specifically, if you’re in Cambridge either reach out to me directly, or visit the HBS AFAA website, and email someone to show you around/answer questions.
Written by Ahron (ahron@MilitarytoBusiness.com), a transitioned Marine Officer in the HBS Class of 2015
It’s an exciting time. As for logistics, my household goods made it to Boston (still have to unpack), and my initial Marine Corps Reserve drills went well. I worked 13 days this summer, and will now start to drill only 2-3 days per month until the summer. The "Senior Marine" on campus (unofficial title) walked past me in the dining hall. He recognized my face, and introduced himself. He's senior staff at HBS and also a drilling Reservist. Just wanted to say hi and introduce himself, as a fellow Marine. We spent the next 30 minutes talking about life as a Reservist. He provided more PME on the Reserves than I had received in the past nine years.
The year, thus far, has been exciting. Analytics 2013 was as busy as previously alluded to on this blog. During week three, the New York Times published two articles about gender and class issues here at HBS. Being at the start line of this experience, it caused palpable anxiety among my classmates, but it promoted even richer conversations and sharing. I can’t say that the article is completely unsubstantiated, but it doesn’t seem representative of the whole. For example, just this past Wednesday (September 11th), I had a classmate, completely unsolicited, follow me to the register, buy me lunch and say "Thank you". This will be a challenging period of learning a new skill set and expanding ideas, all while mustering the courage and knowledge needed to launch my own venture. It’s this opportunity that graduate schools present, which make them so valuable: the ability to grow under pressure while expanding your circle of influence (on others), and expanding the influence which a diverse group of others has on you. I know I won’t leave here thinking, “Man I really wish there were more people like me here.”
I’m also excited because in the past two years, I’ve worked with many transitioning, and transitioned, veterans. We’ve established informal support groups that have encouraged us to reach for our aspirations. I hope this finds you well. And reaching!
P.S. This next suggestion goes for any school that you may visit; if you’re in town, reach out to the veteran’s network at that school. Specifically, if you’re in Cambridge either reach out to me directly, or visit the HBS AFAA website, and email someone to show you around/answer questions.
Written by Ahron (ahron@MilitarytoBusiness.com), a transitioned Marine Officer in the HBS Class of 2015
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