lonesoui wrote:
Hi Matthew,
On the application, it asks: "How many months of post-college full-time work experience will you have upon enrolling?", however, my situation is very unique in that I was active duty military from Aug 2005 - Jun 2011, then went into the reserves part-time from Jun 2011- Jan 2012, and I graduated from college May 2012. I also had a full-time job from Jul 2011-Present. So my question is, how many months of employment should I list? From Jun 2012- Fall enrollment, or all of those months I've had a full-time job before and during college as well?
And also, should I utilize the optional essay to explain my below average gpa because I was active duty military for most of my time in college? Or would you guys be able to figure that out from the application/resume? Thanks!
Hi lonesoui,
Thank you for your question. You should list your post college full time experience. You should mention your other work experience in the Optional Essay.
Best,
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