Marcel Green - From Communications Engineer to Yale
Tell us about yourself, Marcel!
Hometown: North Plainfield, NJ
What is your anticipated school and intended major? Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at Yale University, Class of 2025
What did you do in the military? Communications Engineer/Electronics Technician
What is a fun fact about yourself? Experienced both 126 degree and -25 degree weather in the same year
What is your proudest accomplishment in the military? Becoming Communications Watch Officer and Leading Petty Officer for Strategic Communications Wing One.
What was the biggest benefit to using Service to School throughout the application process? The expertise of my advisors RJ Hakes and Jim Selbe allowed for me to reconstruct my military experience into a tangible, cohesive expression of my identity and personal history. The VetLink addendum in particular is an incredible and unique opportunity for veterans to capture their extraordinary journey in their own words.
What are you most excited about in regards to starting school? Yale has a renowned academic culture that has stood the test of time, one that I am truly excited to immerse myself in and succeed. My favorite part about Yale as an incoming student is the unrelenting support of the Yale faculty as well as the acceptance and mentorship of the Eli Whitney Scholar community.
What are your goals post-graduation? I intend to pursue a Master's degree following my graduation with an intent to expand upon my electrical engineering background.
Marcel’s advice for veterans who are applying to college:
Use every possible resource available to you, specifically including Service to School! Be open to alter your preconceived ideas of what's possible and always know you have so many students and educators within the veteran community excited to help you.
Learning from those that have already succeeded in the college admissions process is a blessing. All of my anxiety filled questions were quickly answered and I was able to approach my process with confidence due to the support I received.
Congrats again Marcel on your acceptance to Yale University!
