John Green - From Cryptology to Brown University

Tell us about yourself, John!

Hometown: LaCygne, Kansas

What is your anticipated school and intended major? Electrical Engineering at Brown University, Class of 2027

What did you do in the military? Cryptologist

What was the biggest benefit to using Service to School throughout the application process? The Vetlink addendum is a great way to translate your military successes into human readable language, but I'm still going to have to go with the ability to have someone dedicated to reading your essays and providing feedback. The Ambassador is invaluable.

What are you most excited about in regards to starting school? I'm most excited about learning how things work; The ability to tailor fit my degree to my interests with Browns Open Curriculum

John's advice for veterans who are applying to college: 

There's going to be a few applications make you feel like a round peg at a square hole party. Look for a school that makes you feel more like a puzzle piece just trying to find its place in the picture.

Peer-to-peer mentorship has been insightful; It has been important for me to have people with similar experiences to answer questions. Yes, absolutely I would recommend it to other veteran applicants!

Congrats again John on your acceptance to Brown University!