“Service 2 School is a free service for Veterans; we pair you with someone from your background...and in order to get into best school possible for you, we help you TRAIN: that's taking you through Test prep, Resume review, Application & essay assistance, Interviewing and Networking."– Tim Hsia
Of every interview I've done so far, this it the one I would most recommend to every single military veteran - enlisted and officer.Tim Hsia received his JD and MBA from Stanford after serving as a Captain in the US Army. While at Stanford, Tim co-founded two companies; one sold to the Stanford Daily, and the second is still in operation. This organization - Service 2 School - is a free resource for all veterans to help them get into the best school (college or grad school) for them.
In this conversation, we cover a lot of topics, including:
- His decision to leave the US Army
- Why he chose to get two degrees at the same time, and which one he would recommend to other veterans
- The power of internships to help you find your ideal job
- How Service 2 School will help you find the right school for you and get in
- Common misconceptions he sees in veterans when considering schools
- What his time in the Venture Capital Industry was like
- And much, much more…
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Selected Links from the Episode
- Service 2 School - FREE coaching for any military veterans to get into your ideal undergrad or graduate institution
- Service 2 school's MBA application guide
Show Notes
- [1:54] Background
- [3:38] Choosing to leave the Army
- [5:18] Choosing a JD / MBA instead of directly to Industry
- [11:45] Getting an internship if you don't go to grad school
- [14:55] Taking a long-term view on your career
- [19:20] Starting Service 2 School to help veterans with college & grad school applications
- [24:45] How Service 2 School is the best free resource for Veterans on earth
- [31:57] Most common mistakes / misconceptions that military personnel have in their transition
- [36:45] Advice on whether or not to pursue education after transition from the military
- [39:43] Considering an Executive Education Program vs. a Traditional Program
- [42:11] An overview on Venture Capital from Tim's internship experience
- [47:00] The most surprising aspect about the transition from military life