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Consult For America (CFA)

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About Us
We are Consult for America (CFA), a student group at the University of Pennsylvania committed to helping both local entrepreneurs and students reach their maximum business and professional potential. We offering pro-bono consulting services to small businesses, startups, and nonprofits in Philadelphia, and we provide Penn students with the opportunity to cultivate their consulting skills and deepen their community involvement.

Recruitment Timeline

  • Info Session #1: Monday, Jan 29, 6:30- 7:30 PM, Gutmann Seminar Room 209
  • Consulting 101 (Learn all about consulting, consulting careers, and skills developed): Tuesday, 1/30, 5:30 - 6:30 PM, Virtual, Link TBD
  • Info Session #2: Wednesday, Jan 31, 6:30- 7:30 PM, Gutmann Seminar Room 209
  • Coffee Chats (Sign ups will be released soon) @ Various locations, join our listserv to receive info about coffee chats!
  • Written Application Due: Feb 2nd, 11:59 PM

Our application is LIVE NOW!

History

Founded in 2012, we at Consult for America have been actively serving the Philadelphia community for almost a decade. As believers in the value of small businesses, entrepreneurship, and social impact, it is our mission to empower those in our community pursuing these tracks.

Since our inception, we’ve advised dozens of local businesses on all aspects of their operations, with an emphasis on marketing, retail, and strategy. From nonprofits to startups to restaurants, food chains, and family businesses, we’ve lent our resources and know-how to a wide variety of clients. Whether you are looking to expand your business, rebrand your product, or are seeking assistance or advice on what to do next, we’re here to help.

If you are interested in learning more about our services or getting involved, feel free to visit our website: http://www.consultforamericaupenn.com

FAQ

Most Recent
Question: Hi there! I saw the announcement email saying that the Spring 2024 application is live, but the apply page doesn't show any applications. Is this in error, or have applications not opened yet? - T Fong

Hi, the application should be open now! :)

- Christine Cheng
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Question: Will you be accepting new members for the spring 2024 semester? If so, what's the timeline for applications and coffee chats. - Anonymous

Hi! We are accepting new members for the spring 2024 semester! Here is our updated timeline:

  • Info Session #1: Monday, Jan 29, 6:30- 7:30 PM, Gutmann Seminar Room 209
  • Consulting 101 (Learn all about consulting, consulting careers, and skills developed): Tuesday, 1/30, 5:30 - 6:30 PM, Virtual, Link TBD
  • Info Session #2: Wednesday, Jan 31, 6:30- 7:30 PM, Gutmann Seminar Room 209
  • Coffee Chats (Sign ups will be released at a later date) — beginning soon! 
- Christine Cheng
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Question: Will you be accepting new members for the Spring 2023 semester? - Anonymous

Yes! Applications will open around the end of January. Link to apply is here: https://linktr.ee/cfa2023

Visit us at the SAC fair and follow us on Instagram @consultforamericaupenn to stay up to date. 

- Katherine Han
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Question: What kinds of clients do you work with? Thanks! - Anonymous

We work with a range of clients all in the local Philadelphia area! Some are non-profit, others are women-owned, and others have a sustainability focus. Each semester we try to find clients that cover many industries such as health care, food and beverage, tech, etc. No matter what your interests are you'll find a client you enjoy.

- Katherine Han
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Question: Will there be any training provided for new members to get started with consulting? - Anonymous

Yes! CFA has an in-depth, 7-week training program that covers topics such as slide creation, marketing, data analytics, excel and consulting internship recruiting. All new members will go through training.

- Katherine Han
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Question: Do I need prior consulting experience to apply for CFA? - Anonymous

Nope! CFA requires no prior consulting experience or expertise. We have a 7-week training program that teaches all of our new members everything they need to know about consulting. If you want to know more about consulting before applying, come to our Consulting 101 session!

- Katherine Han
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Question: Do you accept gradute applications? - Anonymous

Unfortunately CFA is for undergraduates only. We would recommend visiting the Wharton Graduate Association's website for more information

- Katherine Han
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Question: Do you guys have a listserv I can be added to? - Doan Nguyen

We have an email interest form on our linktree (https://linktr.ee/cfa2023 ) or you can email consultforamerica@gmail.com and ask to be added :)

- Katherine Han
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Question: Hello, I'm having difficult filling out the application I am getting a sign-in error? - Anonymous

Hi! Please send an email to consultforamerica@gmail.com with more details about the error. Or retry again using the link on our linktree: https://linktr.ee/cfa2023 

- Katherine Han
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Question: Hi! Is the application only open to freshmen and sophomores or to students of all years? - Anonymous

Students of all years! Find our application here: https://linktr.ee/cfa2023 

- Katherine Han
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Question: When is the next CFA case competition? - Anonymous

Coming up in Spring 2023! If you're interested in being part of our Case Team, which puts together the case competition, apply here https://linktr.ee/cfa2023

- Katherine Han
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Question: Hi! When will applications be released? Thank you. - Anonymous

Hey! They are live now! https://linktr.ee/cfa2022 to access the form! Be sure to check out our info sessions and Consulting 101 event to learn more!

- Katherine Han
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Basic Info

33 Registered (20 - 50 Members)

Not Currently Accepting Members

Application Required

Both Semesters


Contact

How to Get Involved

We recruit a new class of ACs (Associate Consultants) at the beginning of each semester. CFA values and champions diversity of thought, ideas, interests, and passions, and we DO NOT expect applicants to have had any prior experience with consulting. Our application is live on PennClubs!

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