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Extracurriculars for a Career in Management Consulting

Management consultants help organizations solve business problems and work more effectively. Case competitions, business programs, and debate help high schoolers practice the thinking.

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online or hybrid
7
open enrollment, no application
13
states with in-person programs

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Programs for a Career in Management Consulting

UPenn Management & Technology Summer Institute
University of Pennsylvania · Philadelphia, PA · In-Person
In-Person

Why it fits: Students tackle team challenges and learn business strategy at the intersection of technology and management.

National Student Leadership Conference
National Student Leadership Conference · Multiple · In-Person
In-Person

Why it fits: Business program emphasizes problem-solving, strategic planning, and leadership applicable to consulting.

Key Club International
Key Club · Multiple · In-Person
In-PersonOpen EnrollmentGrades 9th - 12th

Why it fits: Leadership development through officer positions and strategic planning of service initiatives builds consulting-relevant skills.

Wharton Global Youth Program
The University of Pennsylvania · Philadelphia, PA · Hybrid
Hybrid

Why it fits: Hands-on projects and real-world problem solving mirror core consulting work.

The Online Summer Innovation Program
LaunchX · Virtual · Virtual
Virtual

Why it fits: Students conduct market research, analyze customer needs, and present solutions to partner companies—core consulting work.

Berkeley Business Academy for Youth
University of California, Berkeley · Berkeley, CA · In-Person
In-PersonSelectiveGrades 6th - 12th

Why it fits: Students engage in strategic planning, critical thinking, and team-based problem solving on real business challenges.

NYC Ladders for Leaders
The New York City Department of Youth and Community Development · New York City, NY · In-Person
In-PersonSelectiveGrades 9th - 12th

Why it fits: Exposure to leading corporations and government agencies develops strategic thinking and organizational problem-solving.

Cornell Precollege Studies Online Program
Cornell University · Ithaca, NY · Virtual
Virtual

Why it fits: Business courses and college-level problem-solving develop strategic thinking and analytical skills used in consulting.

DECA Competitive Events Program
DECA Inc · Multiple · In-Person
In-PersonOpen Enrollment

Why it fits: Case study analysis and strategic presentations train students in solving complex business problems for organizations.

Wharton Global High School Investment Competition
Wharton Global Youth Program · Philadelphia, PA
Selective

Why it fits: Strategic analysis of companies and competitive positioning mirrors consultant problem-solving approaches.

StandOut Connect Internship Program
StandOut Connect · Multiple · In-Person
In-PersonSelectiveGrades 9th - 12th

Why it fits: Program teaches strategic planning, networking, and real responsibility in professional environments mirroring consulting work.

Posse Foundation Scholarship
The Posse Foundation · Multiple · Hybrid
HybridHighly Selective

Why it fits: Leadership training and strategic problem-solving focus directly prepare scholars for management consulting roles.

Technology Student Association National Conference
Technology Student Association · National Harbor, MD · In-Person
In-Person

Why it fits: Leadership opportunities and team-based competitive events develop strategic planning and organizational skills consultants use.

National Economics Challenge
Council for Economic Education · Multiple · In-Person
In-PersonSelectiveGrades 9th - 12th

Why it fits: Problem-solving and strategic planning from economic analysis directly apply to consulting work.

Future Business Leaders of America
Future Business Leaders of America · Multiple · Hybrid
HybridOpen EnrollmentGrades 6th - 12th

Why it fits: Virtual Business Management Challenge and competitive events build strategic planning and organizational management capabilities.

Diamond Challenge
University of Delaware · Newark, DE
SelectiveGrades 9th - 12th

Why it fits: Students tackle real-world challenges, develop solutions, and receive feedback from 2,000+ professional mentors and judges.

LaunchX
LaunchX · Multiple · Hybrid
Hybrid

Why it fits: Students consult with existing organizations on real business challenges and develop solutions through mentored projects.

Leadership in the Business World
Wharton Global Youth Program · Philadelphia, PA · In-Person
In-PersonSelectiveRising 12th grade

Why it fits: Develops strategic planning and problem-solving skills essential for advising businesses on operations.

Penn SAS High School Programs
University of Pennsylvania · Philadelphia, PA · In-Person
In-PersonSelectiveGrades 9th - 12th

Why it fits: Leadership-focused program builds analytical and strategic thinking skills valued in consulting.

Stanford Summer College
Stanford University · Stanford, CA · In-Person
In-PersonGrades 9th - 12th

Why it fits: Management science and problem-solving methodologies from Silicon Valley prepare students for strategic advisory work.

Blue Ocean Student Entrepreneur Competition
Blue Ocean Competition · Virtual · Virtual
VirtualOpen EnrollmentGrades 9th - 12th

Why it fits: Students apply systematic frameworks and strategic tools to analyze problems and formulate business solutions.

Marist Summer Pre-College: Business
Marist University · Poughkeepsie, NY · In-Person
In-PersonOpen Enrollment

Why it fits: Business fundamentals program builds strategic thinking and problem-solving skills consultants use.

Drexel University LeBow College of Business Camp Business
Drexel University · Philadelphia, PA · In-Person
In-PersonGrades 10th - 12th

Why it fits: Students study management, leadership, team building, and strategic planning—core skills for management consulting work.

Young Founders Lab
Young Founders Lab · Virtual · Hybrid
HybridHighly SelectiveGrades 9th - 12th

Why it fits: Students learn organizational development, problem identification, and business fundamentals central to consulting work.

Georgetown University Entrepreneurship Academy
Georgetown University · Washington, DC · In-Person
In-Person

Why it fits: Program teaches design thinking, business operations, case study analysis, and strategic planning across industries.

USC Exploring Entrepreneurship
University of Southern California · Los Angeles, CA · In-Person
In-Person

Why it fits: Students analyze industry trends, develop business models, and create competitive advantage strategies for ventures.

Athena Summer Innovation Institute
Barnard College · New York, NY · In-Person
In-Person

Why it fits: Students develop strategic planning and business development skills through designing ventures and analyzing how organizations operate.

Career Insight: Business and Entrepreneurship
University of Chicago · Chicago, IL · In-Person
In-PersonSelectiveGrades 9th - 11th

Why it fits: Students learn business strategy, leadership, and economics through lectures and real-world practitioner connections.

Moneyball Academy
Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania · Philadelphia, PA · In-Person
In-PersonGrades 11th - 12th

Why it fits: Builds analytical and strategic planning abilities needed to advise organizations on data-driven decisions.

Essentials of Entrepreneurship
Wharton Global Youth Program · In-Person
In-PersonSelectiveGrades 9th - 11th

Why it fits: Develops strategic thinking and business analysis skills applicable to consulting work.

Tournament of Champions (TOC)
Tournament of Champions · In-Person
In-Person

Why it fits: Tournament leadership develops strategic planning and organizational management skills applicable to consulting.

Coca-Cola Scholars Program
Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation
SelectiveGrades 12th

Why it fits: Leadership development and problem-solving focus prepares scholars for advising organizations on strategy and operations.

Snider Enterprise and Leadership Fellows (SELF) Experience
Ed Snider Center for Enterprise and Markets, University of Maryland Robert H. Smith School of Business · College Park, MD · Hybrid
HybridSelectiveGrades 9th - 12th

Why it fits: Students apply strategic planning and problem-solving to real-world business cases under faculty guidance.

RISE Summer Leadership Institute
Arizona State University · Tempe, AZ · In-Person
In-PersonGrades 11th - 12th

Why it fits: Program builds practical leadership, strategic planning, and real-world problem-solving skills core to consulting.

Global Innovation Challenge 2026
InventFuture · Virtual · Virtual
VirtualSelective

Why it fits: Teams solve complex problems and develop strategic solutions similar to consulting case work.

Virtual Enterprises International Business Plan Competition
Virtual Enterprises International · Multiple · Hybrid
HybridGrades 9th - 12th

Why it fits: Students analyze business problems, devise solutions, and present strategic recommendations to judges.

FTE Economics for Leaders
Foundation for Teaching Economics · Multiple · In-Person
In-PersonSelective

Why it fits: Students develop strategic planning and problem-solving skills through simulations and group activities.

Kelley Women's Leadership Institute
Kelley School of Business, Indiana University · Bloomington, IN · Hybrid
HybridSelectiveGrades 10th - 12th

Why it fits: Students tackle business challenges in case competitions, a core consulting skill and training method.

McCombs Future Executive Academy
McCombs School of Business, The University of Texas at Austin · Austin, TX · In-Person
In-PersonSelectiveGrades 9th - 12th

Why it fits: Case competitions and learning from faculty provide frameworks for strategic business problem-solving.

Global Business Academy
Colorado State University College of Business · Fort Collins, CO · In-Person
In-PersonOpen EnrollmentGrades 9th - 11th

Why it fits: Students engage with global executives, learn cross-cultural communication, and develop strengths-based leadership skills.

Entrepreneurship & Innovation Bootcamp
Tufts University · Medford/Somerville, MA · In-Person
In-PersonGrades 10th - 12th

Why it fits: Program teaches business case development, go-to-market strategy, and solution differentiation—core consulting skills.

Summer Venture in Business
University of Kansas School of Business · Lawrence, Kansas · In-Person
In-PersonSelectiveGrades 11th - 12th

Why it fits: Academic sessions and industry tours develop strategic thinking and understanding of business operations.

Business Careers Awareness Program
University of Arizona Eller College of Management · Tucson, AZ · In-Person
In-PersonOpen EnrollmentGrades 11th

Why it fits: Case competitions and business communications classes build analytical and presentation skills core to consulting work.

USC Bovard Scholars Program
University of Southern California · Los Angeles, CA · Hybrid
HybridHighly SelectiveGrades 11th

Why it fits: Intensive focus on strategic planning, problem-solving, and taking ownership of academic and personal paths.

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