Jack graduated from West Point with a degree in Systems Engineering/International Relations. He was an Airborne Ranger with the 101st Airborne and spent most of his time in Fire Support.
 
After five years in the Army, Jack chose to get an MBA because he wanted to actively develop his business acumen.

Why did you choose to get an MBA?

Deciding to leave the army after experiencing and enjoying nearly ten years of the military lifestyle was not easy for me. Like most young JMOs [junior military officers] in 1990s, I wanted to challenge myself in ways greater than the frequent deployment rotations through the various national training centers provided. I knew I needed additional qualifications and experiences to meet my income, responsibility, and network expectations upon entry into the highly competitive medical device community.  I applied myself thoroughly to the business school selection process because I knew I needed a program where I could: get involved quickly, undergo rigorous academic evaluation in disciplines where my undergraduate program was lacking, build a network with corporate leaders, and give back as a participant.  
 
I’m no different from any other MBA student; I wanted the best job available upon my exit from business school. However, I knew that I needed a lot of business development, integration from a high caliber peer group, and unfettered access to learn from leading, published professors and consultants along my MBA journey.

How was your transition from the military into the school environment?

During my transition back into the classroom, I received immediate and continuous support from a highly qualified staff of committed professionals. My program provided a considerable amount of resources to facilitate this transition. It helped elevate my business acumen and qualified me to meet with corporate recruiters from the beginning.  Additionally, the program offers a nice collegial spirit that made my family feel like an integral part of the MBA experience.