Graduate school after navy service (NUPOC)

MITPhysicsAlum
Sun, 09 Jan 2022 12:38:58 +0000

A LoR from your chain of command will carry little weight. They likely did not get PhDs in chemistry, so how can they speak to your preparation, aptitude, and likelihood for success?

Professors don’t have that issue, but they will not have seen you for five years.

I think you need to think this through. I’m not saying this is impossible, but you need a plan.