Global Research and Consulting (GRC)

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Club Mission

The Global Research and Consulting (GRC) Group at Wharton is a dynamic, student-run organization empowering future leaders through real-world consulting experience. Our teams deliver innovative solutions for industry-leading clients including Johnson & Johnson, Microsoft, WWF, NASA, and Kering across consumer, financial services, healthcare, tech, and NGO sectors.

Beyond hands-on problem-solving experience with top-tier clients, you're joining the GRC family—a tight-knit community that extends well beyond graduation. We host regular social events, support career development with dedicated finance and consulting interview prep, exclusive career treks, and exciting opportunities like our Bain case competition in fall 2025.

Our Mission: "To bring together the most talented, passionate, and diverse students from around the world, forge them into a tight-knit community, and empower them to deliver exceptional results for our global clients."

Sign up for coffee chats: https://forms.gle/jfVEvmVvgBEeLa4t5 (Releases 8/29)

All links: https://linktr.ee/whartongrc

FAQ

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Question: When will the 24 fall application start? I'm a one-semester IGSP student at Upenn, can I sign up for GRC? - Anonymous

Yes, anyone is welcome to apply! We have had exchange students join the club in the past.

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Question: I wasn't able to make the info sessions. Are there any recordings/slides available? - Anonymous

We will release slides and recaps on our mailing list! Make sure to sign up for our listserv

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Question: Can we submit our applications via Penn Clubs? - Anonymous

Yes, the link to the application is on the upper right hand corner of our page!

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Question: I can't access Wharton Portal since I am not a Wharton student... Where else can I find the application? Thank you. - Anonymous

The application can be found on the upper right hand corner of our Pennclubs page!

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Question: Do you need any prior experience of any kind to join? - Anonymous

No prior experience in consulting or non-profits is needed! We welcome students of all backgrounds who are interested in GRC. Just be prepared to show your passion, creativity, and personality in both the application and the interview.

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Question: What is the expected time commitment per week? Are leadership positions open to freshmen? - Anonymous

The expected time commitment is between 2 and 4 hours of work per week, depending on your team. Every member is expected to make the weekly GBM on Mondays at 8-9 EST. Outside of that, your Project Leader will assign work that should be completed by the next meeting. The time it takes to complete this will vary from week to week.

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Question: I'm having trouble finding the application. Where on the Wharton groups page can I find it? Thanks! - Anonymous

The application is now open and will be accessible through the Apply button on our Penn Clubs page above! You can subscribe to us on Penn Clubs to be notified when the application opens.

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Question: How competitive is the application process and do you encourage freshman to apply? - Anonymous

We are open to all school years, including graduate students, and strongly encourage first year students to apply. We do not have an absolute cap on members and are committed to admitting members across all divisions who are strongly aligned with our mission, values, and culture.

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Question: Are there any members that I can talk to about this organization? I'd love to get a few members' perspectives on what you do specifically within this group. - Anonymous

Absolutely! We will be holding informal coffee chats over the course of recruitment, and we have planned several events and info sessions to help students get more familiar with the club. More details will be sent out shortly. In the meantime, our board members would be happy to chat and share our experiences with GRC. Sign up for a coffee chat in the link in our introduction above! We look forward to speaking with you!

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Question: Where can I find/access the Wharton Council Common Club Application if I am a student in the College? - Anonymous

Hi, the Wharton Council Common Club Application will be open to students from all schools through CampusGroups. Once the application goes live on September 1st, it can be accessed online at https://groups.wharton.upenn.edu/login. If you hit the subscribe and bookmark buttons in the top right, we'll send you an email reminder when the application opens and before it closes.

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Question: Do I have to be a student in Wharton to join this club? - Anonymous

You do not! We accept students from all backgrounds across Penn, including all 4 undergraduate schools: College, Engineering, Wharton, and Nursing as well as the graduate schools! Yup, your project leader might be a grad student!

Fun Fact: One of our Co-Presidents is in Engineering!

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Organizational Profile

74 Registered (50 - 100 Members)

Currently Accepting: No

Application Required

Both Semesters

Classification: Undergraduate

Contact

The Wharton School

facebook.com/whartongrc

wharton@grcglobalgroup.com

grcglobalgroup.com

linkedin.com/company/grcglobalgroup

instagram.com/grc_wharton

youtu.be/hyGaF7nhbTw

How to Get Involved

For all the latest news from GRC, sign up for our listserv here!

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