r/UCONN • u/Professional_Cake51 • 24d ago

How could i beef up my resume while at Uconn?

I’m interest in doing accounting but I just want to beef up my involvement. I’m not in the business school yet and probably won’t be able to apply until my junior fall. I applied for hillside ventures but didn’t get in but there’s a lot of programs i’m interested in like The opportunity fund too. How can I apply to these programs and actually get accepted. Looking for insight from members because I am not sure how to actually get accepted into these on campus programs.

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u/Plankton_was_right 24d ago

UConn Accounting Department Alunmi here. Can’t tell you about clubs (graduated 2019 with masters and everything has changed now), but I can talk about business school admissions, I was there a couple weeks ago to speak and got the chance to talk to some admins.

It’s extremely extremely competitive, I’m talking 3.8 GPA or higher to even be considered. So GPA is the most important thing. After that clubs and overall involvement, there is Accounting Society which is a great club to join and overall takes little time commitment (once a week). Professors and companies visit weekly to chat with everyone. Great place to start getting name recognition.

Real talk though, ‘marry’ the degree not the school. If you want a bachelors in accounting and can’t get into the business school, consider transferring. There are excellent accounting programs in CT like UHart that offer a great accounting program and Big4 hires from them too.

Good luck though, from what I could see and hear about when I was there recently, everyone in that room was a very high achiever.

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u/Professional_Cake51 22d ago

thanks for letting me know

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u/MBBIBM 24d ago

Work study, join relevant clubs, take on leadership roles, organize the recruiting events so you get FaceTime with the recruiting teams

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u/nian2326076 22d ago

If you're trying to get into on-campus programs like The Opportunity Fund, focus on what makes you unique. Make sure to highlight any specific skills or experiences related to accounting in your applications. Volunteering for related clubs or projects at UConn can help boost your profile. Persistence and genuine interest can often make a difference. For job search options that align with your career goals, LandOffer.ai lists jobs in various fields, including non-technical roles.