MIT VCG Winter 2025 Consultant Application Form

Application Due: December 7th (Sat), 2024 at 11:59 PM ET

Interview Dates: December 9th (Mon) to December 18th (Wed), 2024

Winter 2025 Engagement: January 6th to February 14nd (6 weeks)

Project Description: Our client is a biotechnology company focusing on spatial biology technologies. The Winter 2025 engagement will focus on obtaining an overview of the spatial biology market, and developing a plan for future development. Consultants chosen to participate in the engagement will work together to conduct research and present recommendations to the leadership team of our client, over a period of 6 weeks (January 6th to February 14nd).

FAQs:

Please visit our website (https://web.mit.edu/mitconsulting/cis/VCG_consultants.html) for further information.

I have no consulting experience. Can I still participate?
Some experience in consulting case practice is preferred, but not necessary as long as you can demonstrate your interest and willingness to commit to VCG. You will be mentored throughout the 6-week project by a project leader with more experience.

I am not an MIT student. Can I apply?
Absolutely! The program is open to graduate students and postdocs in the Boston area.

What is the time commitment for this project?
We expect the engagement to be a priority during your time in VCG. A minimum of 15-20 hours per week is expected, but be prepared to contribute more to produce a high-quality project that you can be proud of. Each week you will be required to participate in three meetings: two internal team meetings and one external client meeting.

I will not be available for some period of the 6 weeks. Does that matter?
Preferably you will be available for the duration of the project, but if you will be unavailable for a couple of days, we will consider this on a case-by-case basis. Further, as we will have a few in-person meetings with the client during the engagement, volunteer consultants may need to be able to attend these meetings in the Boston/Cambridge area this summer.

What is the final deliverable?
In the final client meeting, you will present your final recommendation slide deck to senior leadership at the company.

For additional questions, please contact mitvolunteerconsulting@gmail.com.

Name*

First NameLast Name

Email*

example@example.com

Select the advanced degree/training you are pursuing. (Please note: Only non-master's students with non-business background are eligible for the program.)*

Please provide your current university/institution.*

Do you have any consulting experience? (Please note: No prior consulting experience is required!)*

YesNo

If you selected 'Yes' above, give a short description (1-3 sentences) of your previous consulting experience. (Max. 100 words)

0/100

Why are you interested in VCG? (Max. 200 words)*

0/200

What do you hope to gain from this experience? (Max. 200 words)*

0/200

What can you contribute to the team? (Max. 200 words)*

0/200

Are you available for the entire ~6 weeks of the engagement, and, if traveling, will you have access to the internet and the ability to present slide decks? (January 6th to February 14th)*

Are you available for weekly client-facing meetings on Monday or Thursday afternoons as needed on Zoom or in-person throughout the engagement (January 6th to February 14th, specific dates will be provided during interviews)?*

YesNoOther (Please describe)

Are you available for weekly team meetings in the evenings on Tuesdays/Thursdays on Zoom throughout the engagement as needed (January 6th to February 14th)?*

YesNoOther (Please describe)

Can you commit at least 15-20 hours per week for the ~6 week duration of the project?*

YesNoNot sure

Please upload a 1-page business-style resume.*

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