Get the big-picture view of the consulting industry—what it is, how it works, and where it can take you. In this foundational session, career strategist and former consultant Tanak Thanawastien breaks down the different types of consulting firms and roles, helping you understand where you might fit and how to plan ahead.

What You’ll Learn:

• What consultants actually do across strategy, implementation, ops, and digital transformation
• The differences between MBB, Big 4, Tier 2, and boutique firms—and what that means for you
• How consulting projects work across industries like tech, healthcare, and energy
• Career progression: from entry-level analyst to partner
• Why consulting is one of the best springboards to private equity, venture capital, startups, and MBAs

Who Should Attend:
Incoming freshmen, sophomores, juniors, and parents who want to understand the structure, expectations, and long-term value of a career in consulting.

Get the unfiltered truth behind the job title. In this candid session moderated by former J.P. Morgan analyst Anushka Srivastava, a panel of analysts and interns from top investment banks share what life is actually like once you're in.

What You’ll Learn:

• What a day in the life of an analyst really looks like: pitch work, modeling, team dynamics, and pressure
• The biggest surprises on the job—and what they wish they’d known earlier
• How to stay resilient, manage stress, and handle the steep learning curve
• Tips for balancing school, recruiting, and prep
• Real insights into firm culture across bulge brackets, elite boutiques, and regional banks

Who Should Attend:
Freshmen, sophomores, and parents eager to hear the honest, behind-the-scenes stories of investment banking—and understand what it really takes to thrive.

Get the unfiltered truth behind the job title. In this candid session moderated by former J.P. Morgan analyst Anushka Srivastava, a panel of analysts and interns from top investment banks share what life is actually like once you're in.

What You’ll Learn:

• What a day in the life of an analyst really looks like: pitch work, modeling, team dynamics, and pressure
• The biggest surprises on the job—and what they wish they’d known earlier
• How to stay resilient, manage stress, and handle the steep learning curve
• Tips for balancing school, recruiting, and prep
• Real insights into firm culture across bulge brackets, elite boutiques, and regional banks

Who Should Attend:
Freshmen, sophomores, and parents eager to hear the honest, behind-the-scenes stories of investment banking—and understand what it really takes to thrive.

Recruiting starts earlier than you think—and missing key steps could cost you an offer. In this strategic session, former J.P. Morgan analyst Anushka Srivastava shares a step-by-step roadmap to help early-year students secure competitive IB internships.

What You’ll Learn:

• Key recruiting timelines: accelerated, spring weeks, off-cycle
• How to craft a standout CV, LinkedIn, and digital presence
• Proven networking strategies and technical prep tips
• Diversity programs and alternate entry routes

Who Should Attend:
Freshmen, sophomores, and parents looking to understand how early and strategically you need to plan to break into investment banking.

Recruiting starts earlier than you think—and missing key steps could cost you an offer. In this strategic session, former J.P. Morgan analyst Anushka Srivastava shares a step-by-step roadmap to help early-year students secure competitive IB internships.

What You’ll Learn:

• Key recruiting timelines: accelerated, spring weeks, off-cycle
• How to craft a standout CV, LinkedIn, and digital presence
• Proven networking strategies and technical prep tips
• Diversity programs and alternate entry routes

Who Should Attend:
Freshmen, sophomores, and parents looking to understand how early and strategically you need to plan to break into investment banking.