Elevate Your HEC Paris Application with Unique Club Insights

To all aspiring HEC Paris students,

As you craft your application to join the HEC Paris community, distinguishing yourself through a well-rounded cover letter can significantly impact your success.

Demonstrating not only academic excellence but also a genuine interest in extracurricular activities showcases your potential to contribute to our vibrant campus life.

To assist you in this endeavor, we're highlighting four popular clubs that reflect the diverse and dynamic extracurricular scene at HEC Paris.

Including your enthusiasm for participating in these clubs can enrich your cover letter and application.

1. HEC Alternative Investment Society 💼

If finance captivates you, the HEC Alternative Investment Society offers a niche exploration into areas like Hedge Funds, Venture Capital (VC), Real Assets, Credit, Private Equity, and Growth Equity. Highlighting your interest in specializing within these sectors through active or passive club membership can underscore your ambition and commitment to finance.

Mentionable Events:

• VC Bootcamp: Showcase your eagerness to learn from top investors and funds such as Origins and Lightspeed, emphasizing the value of hands-on learning and networking opportunities.

• Growth Equity Workshop: Express your interest in understanding growth equity markets directly from industry experts such as Principal from OnePeak, a testament to your desire for comprehensive finance education.

To follow the club on Social Medias : Linkedin

2. HEC Mentors 🤝

For those keen on building a strong professional network, the HEC Mentors club facilitates mentoring relationships, helping M1 students secure internships with guidance from HEC's finest interns at firms like Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley, Bain & Company or McKinsey. Mentioning your interest in either mentoring during your gap year or being mentored to find your perfect internship can illustrate your commitment to professional growth and community engagement.

Mentionable Event:

• Consulting Round Table: Highlight your anticipation to gain insights from consulting interns at top firms, underlining your proactive approach to career planning.

• Mentees from the first HEC Mentors Cohort have found their internships at Rothschild & Co, Cambon Partners or Bain & Company

  To follow the club of Social Networks : Linkedin

3. HEC Imagine 🌍

HEC Imagine helps the integration of students from conflict-affected regions into the Grande École program, embodying HEC Paris's commitment to diversity and inclusion. Expressing your enthusiasm for supporting or participating in this initiative can demonstrate your values of solidarity and global citizenship.

Activities to Note:

• Participation in events and programs that facilitate the integration of Imagine Fellows, showing your support for a diverse and inclusive campus culture.

To follow the club news on social medias : Instagram: @hec_imagine / LinkedIn: HEC Imagine / Site Web: hecimagine.com

4. 180 Degree Consulting HEC🌟

This club combines consulting experience with social impact, offering a unique opportunity to work on real-world projects. Highlighting your interest in 180DC reflects a dedication to making a difference while honing valuable consulting skills.

Mentionable Events:

• Sustainable Fashion Thrift Shopping: Indicate your passion for sustainable initiatives.

• Impact Venture Capital Workshop: Show your curiosity about the intersection of finance and social impact through venture capital. Top industry analysts August Solliv and Benjamin Safar were present.

To follow the club news on social medias : Linkedin

Leveraging this specific campus knowledge is exactly how one of our students landed the program of her dreams:

Want to learn more about the specificities of each program to shine in your applications ? We’ve compiled everything you need to know to sweep the jury away in our Masterclass here.

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