Today we are joined by Service to School applicant, Subin Kim. Subin is a veteran of the US Army, community college transfer student, and current student at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). Subin brings a unique perspective to the conversation as we discuss building a strong academic profile, the admissions process, transferring from community college to MIT, finding a community on campus as an adult learner, and much more!
Main Topics 

Subin’s background & introduction (0:33)

Decision to transition from the military & landing on college as the next step (3:45)

Building a strong academic foundation at community college (6:20)

College fit research & finding MIT, role guaranteed admissions through transfer applicant agreements, connecting with S2S, preparing admissions package & preparing for transfer (8:10) 

Hardest parts of the admissions process, advice for admissions essay writing (11:10)

Considerations & approaching concerns regarding whether community college credits would transfer (13:45)

Handling differences in rigor between NOVA & MIT (16:17)

Community at MIT, transition to campus & inclusive opportunities, experience as an adult learner on campus, career service support for veterans (18:30) 

Looking forward, what’s next after MIT (22:55) 

Advice for veteran applicants considering admissions at MIT or other academically rigorous Computer Science programs (26:05)


Additional Resources

MIT

MIT Veteran Admissions 

Admissions Resources for Veterans


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