A field manual for your next chapter
The MBA OPORD
The Unofficial Military Officer's Guide to Business School
Written by Wes Lowenfeld, a former Army armor officer and NYU Stern MBA ’19. Use the familiar OPORD structure to work through the unfamiliar decisions: whether to pursue an MBA, where to apply, and how to prepare for the transition.
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Three decisions this book helps you make
01
Is an MBA the right next step?
Compare your career goal with the time, household commitments, and financial cost of returning to school.
02
Where should I apply?
Build a school list around recruiting access, location, program fit, and a budget you have verified.
03
What do I need to do next?
Turn your experience into understandable stories and organize the applications, recommendations, interviews, and transition tasks.
Inside the book
- 1The Decision Point
- 2Why an MBA?
- 3Choosing Your School
- 4Building Your Narrative
- 5The Application
- 6The Interview
- 7Funding the Mission
- 8Thriving in Business School
- 9The Home Front
- 10Recruiting and Careers
- 11Building Your Network
Plus a quick-start guide, a coaching offer after Chapter 6, resources, and source notes.
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