Phil Cotter

Phil graduated from Duke University in 2010 with a Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering. He was then assigned as Combat Engineer at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, including a deployment to southern Afghanistan. Phil went on to serve as a Detachment Commander in 3rd Special Forces Group, deploying multiple times to East and West Africa in various capacities. Phil is currently pursuing an MBA and MS in AeroAstro Engineering at MIT as an LGO Fellow.

Phil’s Veteran applicant shared some inspiring words on the impacts of his mentorship: “Phil was an amazing help throughout my journey. He not only helped me narrow my choices with probing question on what programs would be best for me, he also reviews several essays and assisted with interview prep. His advice and counsel were indispensable, and he can definitely be credited for my success this round of admissions.” – Brendon Cagney, MIT Sloan, Fall 2023

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