Private Equity Fellows Program 2014-15 Information Session for - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

Margaret Cannella `76, Administrative Director Greta Larson, Associate Director Michael Hillmeyer `97, Program Manager

Columbia Business School Private Equity Fellows Program 2014-15 Information Session for Prospective Applicants April 16, 2014

The Fellows Program: Objectives

1) Decide on your area of interest in PE: Large Cap, Middle Market, Growth Equity, Emerging Markets, Restructuring

(http://www8.gsb.columbia.edu/privateequity/Pebusinesssegments)

2) Develop a network of industry contacts 3) Prepare your job search 4) Hone your already-developed LBO model building skills 5) Get ready for case interviews 6) Be prepared to successfully navigate the entry level role

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The Fellows Program: Content

Assignment of alumni mentor(s) After-hours lectures Case writing

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The Fellows Program: Selection

We are targeting 25 students for the 2014-15 PE Fellows Program

• Relevant full-time and summer experience
• Essay detailing area of specific interest in private equity,

top five firms of interest within that area and rationale

• Grades in core courses
• Faculty recommendations
• LBO modeling examination
• Interview

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The Fellows Program: Application Process & Key Dates

• April 28 – LBO modeling session
• June 1 – Opening date; application including essay and faculty

recommendation form

• September 2 – Due date; completed application
• September 9 – Due date; academic recommendations
• September 12 – Selection for interview; open-book modelling test available
• September 19 – Open-book modelling test submitted
• September 19 & 26 – Candidate interviews
• September 29 – Notification of acceptance
• October 2 – Kickoff event, Distribute your resume to recruiters
• After Hours Lectures/Events – 10/23, 11/13, 11/20,12/11, 1/29, 2/12, 2/16,

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• December 5–7 – PE Deal Camp in Montauk (EMBAs Sunday only)

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The Fellows Program: Application & Deadlines

Date due Deliverable Send via September 2, 2014 Information form Submit online via link from PE Fellows Program web site September 2, 2014 Resume in .PDF format Send to PEP@gsb.columbia.edu September 2, 2014 Responses to essay questions in .PDF format Send to PEP@gsb.columbia.edu September 9, 2014 Two academic recommendations Professors must submit via survey link we shared on PE Fellows Program web site September 19, 2014 Completed LBO model test Send to PEP@gsb.columbia.edu September 19 or 26 Interview Finalists will be scheduled for in-person/ on campus interviews

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The Fellows Program: Contact Information

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Send all application materials to: pep@gsb.columbia.edu _________________________ Fellows Program Contacts: Professor Margaret Cannella 646-951-4051 margaret.cannella@gmail.com Greta Larson 212-854-7989 gl2304@columbia.edu Michael Hillmeyer 917-969-4681 mah4@mail.gsb.columbia.edu Visit the Fellows Program web site: www.gsb.columbia.edu/privateequity/fellows Follow the Program on Twitter https://twitter.com/cbspe

Margaret Cannella at KKR

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Private Equity Program – Greta Larson and Michael Hillmeyer with Donna M. Hitscherich, Private Equity Program Director

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