General Graduate School Admissions
Free Resources for Veteran Graduate School Admissions
EXPERIENCE EXCELLENCE
Our team at Service to School offers admissions support and peer-to-peer mentorship for all graduate programs, to include PhD level programs. From cybersecurity to international relations, and anything in between, admissions counseling awaits. Aside from just looking at things like test prep, essays, interviews and those things, S2S Ambassadors also help you research programs and colleges that align with your academic goals and personal interests.
Why Veterans Choose Graduate School
Advance or Pivot Your Civilian Career
Graduate school provides the credentials and specialized knowledge to either advance in a chosen field or successfully pivot to something entirely new. For many veterans, it’s the bridge between military experience and meaningful civilian impact.
Deepen Your Expertise
If you're passionate about a subject — whether it's cybersecurity, history, public health, or environmental science — graduate school allows you to study it in depth and contribute to the field as a scholar or practitioner.
Translate Your Service Into New Forms of Leadership
Graduate programs offer opportunities to apply military-honed leadership skills in new contexts: labs, classrooms, policy teams, nonprofit organizations, or corporate boardrooms.
Use Your Education Benefits
Veterans have access to exceptional financial support through the GI Bill®, Yellow Ribbon Program, and institutional aid — making graduate education more accessible than it is for most applicants.
Join a New Community & Network
Graduate school isn’t just about academics — it’s a powerful way to build professional networks, discover new ideas, and join mission-aligned communities in your next chapter.
Shape Systems That Impact Others
Whether you’re pursuing a Master’s in Education to improve schools, a Master’s in Public Policy to influence government, or an MFA to amplify voices — graduate education equips veterans to serve again in new and meaningful ways.
How We Help
From choosing target schools to acing your interviews, we guide you through every step of the process:
1:1 Veteran Mentorship
Get paired with an graduate student or alum who will help you craft a compelling narrative, edit your resume and essays, and offer candid advice throughout the admissions journey.
Application Strategy
We’ll help you build a balanced school list and identify how to stand out, especially as a non-traditional applicant.
Essay & Resume Reviews
Receive personalized feedback to ensure your materials reflect both your military accomplishments and your future potential.
Interview Prep
Practice with veterans who’ve been through the process and know what top graduate programs are looking for.
Resources & Events
Access guidebooks, webinars, and virtual panels featuring admissions officers and student veterans from top graduate programs.
Graduate School Partners
Peer Mentorship
Ambassador Support
We facilitate peer mentorship by pairing veteran applicants with our Ambassadors who help applicants navigate the admissions process. S2S Ambassadors are service-oriented people, who have achieved success in higher education themselves, and are now paying it forward.
Transforming Education for Veterans
Free Application Counseling to Military Veterans.