Daniel Goodman - From Blackhawk Helicopter Pilot to The Wharton School

Tell us about yourself, Daniel!

Hometown: Wilmington, DE

What is your anticipated school and intended major? MBA at The Wharton School , class of 2026

What did you do in the military? Aviation Officer / Blackhawk Helicopter Pilot

What was your proudest accomplishment in the military? The opportunity to lead men and woman through demanding missions and guide them through personal and professional challenges.

What was the biggest benefit to using Service to School throughout the application process? S2S provided me a no-cost sounding board to plan out my application and explore the value of an MBA. It connected me with a wide network of veterans who went through this process recently. I was connected with Sean Woods (HBS '24) and he stayed with me throughout the application cycle. He accommodated my weird hours while deployed and helped me work through all aspects of my application. His help was invaluable.

What are you most excited about in regards to starting school? I'm excited to return to my home region and dive into the MBA experience. Wharton has a strong veterans network and positions graduates to find success in all industries. Wharton also allows students to build a unique personal program with a wide range of majors available.

Daniel’s advice for veterans who are applying to college: 

My advice is simple. Leverage the veterans network early and often. I would not have found success without the feedback and mentorship of a number of trusted veterans.

There is a large network of military veterans who have pursued an MBA from top schools. S2S made it easy to access that experiential knowledge. Veterans are direct and thorough, and mentorship from people like me allowed honest feedback and guidance.

Congrats again Daniel on your acceptance to The Wharton School!