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Spring 2025 Recruitment Timeline
Reach out to our recruitment chairs Ella Gottlieb or Abhinav Chellury with any questions or concerns
1/23
Consulting Crash Course SBC x CC x CCG
5:30-6:30 PM | Malott 228​​
1/27
Sophomore Internship Panel SBC x DSP x CBA x CFT
7:15-8:15 PM | Malott 406
1/30
Information Session #1
6-7 PM | Location TBD​
2/03
Resume Review
8-9 PM | RPCC 106​
2/06
Interview Workshop
6-7 PM | Location TBD
2/08
Round 1 Interviews
Invite Only
1/27
Applications Open​​​
1/29
Social Impact Consulting 101
6-7:30 PM | Gates G01​
2/01
Club Fest Session 1
11-1 PM | Barton Hall
2/04
Information Session #2
6:30-7:30 PM | Location TBD​
2/06
Applications Due at 11:59 PM​
2/09
Round 2 Interviews
Invite Only​
Why Join SBC?
Social Impact Focus
As Cornell's premiere social impact consulting organization, SBC members work on projects in areas of social impact such as sustainability, diversity equity and inclusion, and education, to create tangible impact in areas they are passionate about.
Professional Development
SBC's New Member Education Process and Sophomore Series customize professional development to each member's needs. Members gain expertise in public speaking, PowerPoint, and networking to prepare you to work with SBC's clients and in the industry.
Mentorship
SBC's internal apprenticeship program and vast alumni network ensure that members have access to experienced advisors and advocates across industries. Mentor-mentee relationships make SBC a tight-knit group where you can cultivate long-lasting relationships.
Large-Scale Projects
At the cutting edge of innovation, SBC works with Fortune 500 companies, NGOs, state and national governments, and startups worldwide. We use the "MBB approach" to consulting: SBC members work collaboratively to find innovative solutions to client problems.
At SBC, we place a strong emphasis on gathering diverse perspectives from people from a wide range of backgrounds, so there is no "one type" of person we look for. That being said, we look for freshmen and sophomores that share the following characteristics
Collaborative Leadership
Passion for Innovation
Dedication to Impact
Recruitment Process Overview
Pre-Recruitment Events
Coffee Chats: This is a one-on-one casual chat with an SBC member. A coffee chat will give you the opportunity to get to know SBC, and for us to get to know you. Sign-up for a coffee chat here.
Information Sessions: This involves an overview of SBC, followed by a brief networking session. We strongly encourage potential applicants to attend at least one information session.
Professional Development Workshop: These are casual events designed to help students understand consulting as an industry, and opportunities in it, and provide relevant professional development resources.
Case Interview Workshop: These are informational events to help students learn about the case interview from experienced SBC members, and prepare for consulting interviews.
Application and Interview Rounds
Application Deadline: SBC's application consists of a resume drop and a few questions to understand you and your interest in SBC. Our Spring 2025 application is due on February 6 at 11:59 PM.
First Round Interview: SBC's first round interview includes a behavioral interview and logical reasoning questions. It is designed to understand your background and way of thinking. This is invite-only and time slots will be assigned a day before the interview.
Final Round Interview: The final round interview consists of a case to evaluate your problem-solving capacity, ability to collaborate, and communication skills.