Today we are joined on the podcast by S2S’s Graduate Program Director, John Jasionowicz. In addition to supporting veteran applicants, John is a recent MBA graduate of Vanderbilt University Owen, an Army veteran, Bass Military Scholar, and currently pursuing a PhD candidacy. Join us as John shares about his journey in academics, the differences between applying for an MBA and PhD, insights on using veterans benefits for grad school, and more.

Main Topics

• John’s background & intro (0:32)

• Decision to go back to grad school & what’s next after graduating with MBA (2:35)

• How process of applying to PhD program has differed from applying for MBA (4:30)

• Career goals after PhD (6:30)

• Importance of having a research topic & dissertation planned out prior to applying for PhD programs, longevity & commitment of a PhD program (8:10)

• Bass Military Scholarship program & other veterans benefits (13:05)

• Using benefits for PhD program, setting up for financial success for multiple degree programs (20:45)

• Favorite part of working with veteran applicants on the S2S Other Graduate team (22:05)

Additional Resources

• Bass Military Scholars Program

• Graduate Program admissions support

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