Knowledge Base

Welcome to the Knowledge Base. This is a continually updated database of articles, interviews, white papers, videos, and more – all related to the success of student veterans and those that serve them. You are encouraged to use these resources to enhance your own knowledge, but to also share these with your colleagues. In addition, we ask that you submit articles, white papers, videos, or anything else that can help enhance the knowledge of your peers. Please submit resources here.
The Other 4.0 That Really Matters In College & Life
Today, even a 4.0 GPA isn’t enough to guarantee you success personally or professionally. Though important, the world’s most successful people didn’t have the best GPAs. There are other measurements that correlate with your long-term success better than the GPA alone....
read moreEssentials for College Success – The Veterans Guide
Each year hundreds of thousands of service members leave the military for civilian life. As part of this transition, many enroll in a postsecondary education program. The transition from a highly structured military environment to a college or university can be...
read moreVeterans on Campus The Essentials for Advisers, Staff, and Faculty
It is no surprise to the higher education community that veterans are arriving on campuses across the country, and this population is forecasted to grow. Since the Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Act took effect in 2009, more than 1 million veterans have...
read moreTop 10 Common Mistakes Transfer Students Make
Transferring to a new university brings with it a wave of emotions and responsibilities. Each school operates differently, has different procedures, and generally has a culture all it’s own. Navigating through the process of transferring can be a bit overwhelming;...
read moreLeveraging Campus Resources For Your Job Search
Once you land in your first role, you can rest assured that your new employer wants ahighly engaged employee. What’s that? Employees who operate consistently above and beyond the norm. Better described they: Put the Company or Organizational above themselves Put...
read moreJob Search is a Critical Skill in the New Economy
The Department of Labor estimates that between the ages of 18 and 42 the average person will have 10.8 jobs. Another study broke it down with more detail. On average one will have ~5 jobs from 18-24 (summer employment, campus jobs and internships) and ~6 jobs from...
read more“THE LETTER OF RECOMMENDATION” – 7 STEPS EVERY COLLEGE STUDENT SHOULD FOLLOW
You need a letter of recommendation. Maybe not right this minute, but at some point you will be asked to provide proof that someone who has worked with you recommends you to other people. Whether you’re applying for a scholarship, an internship, a workshop or seminar,...
read moreAND YOU THOUGHT COLLEGE WAS EXPENSIVE?
Life for the new college grad can be expensive. As you emerge into the working world, there are many things you want to buy to fit into your new professional life. You find yourself rationalizing expenses. ‘You know, having a car would really make the commute into...
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