<p>You will be applying under unique circumstances which may make you desirable to colleges. I know most top colleges are looking for diversity and students coming with different life experiences and perspectives.You as a vet have 7 years of real world experience and an insiders view of what it going on militarily in the U.S. If I was an admissions officer I would snatch you up. Apply to your dream schools but also some safeties. I know a boy who had amazing test scores and EC’s who did not get into his top choice schools but ended up going to WPI because they have an extensive and cutting edge robotics department. I would Google top schools for robotics and you might find some diamonds sprinkled throughout the country that will be thrilled to add you to their campus!</p>