MCSA is a community for ambitious Cornell students exploring business, finance, and leadership—through disciplined training, mentorship, and shared experience.
We bring together Cornell students exploring finance and leadership—through training, mentorship, and a community that endures beyond graduation.
What began as a small circle of friends has grown into a network of members and alumni who study together, recruit together, and look out for one another across every industry and city.
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Members of MCSA, Cornell University.
Ithaca, NYThree threads run through everything we do—and each looks a little different in practice.
Foundations & technical training
Members begin with a rigorous 10-week new member education program that builds core technical and professional foundations for consulting and finance. Alumni and upperclassmen lead structured training in accounting, financial modeling, valuation fundamentals, and financial markets.
Interview prep & professional tools
Members translate their training into recruiting readiness through mock interviews, internal coffee chats, and applied valuation exercises. Hands-on experience with Excel, PowerPoint, Capital IQ, and Bloomberg, along with exposure to industries such as technology and real estate, prepares members to perform confidently in competitive recruiting processes.
Alumni network & opportunities
An extensive network of early-career and seasoned finance professionals actively supports our members—providing guidance, mentorship, and access to competitive internships and full-time opportunities.
Members and alumni have pursued competitive paths across finance, consulting, technology, real estate, and beyond—supported by peers and a network that opens doors at every step.
MCSA is where excellence finds its people — and people find their home.
Teddy WangCo-President, 2025–2026
Explore our culture and recruiting timeline, meet the people behind the community, and apply when the next cycle opens. We would love to get to know you.
For inquiries regarding recruiting events, programming, or partnership opportunities, we welcome your outreach.
