Elmseed Consulting Group is excited to open applications for the High School Consulting Fellowship, available to students in grades 9–12 who are eager to explore business, entrepreneurship, and real-world problem-solving.

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The High School Consulting Fellowship is a comprehensive, multi-week program built around a specialized curriculum created by Elmseed, a Yale-based consulting organization. The fellowship is designed for students with a strong interest in strategic thinking, innovation, and understanding how businesses and organizations tackle complex challenges. Throughout the program, fellows will work closely with members of our consulting club, who will guide them through each week’s materials, activities, and discussions.

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Fellows will engage in weekly sessions that combine instruction, hands-on exercises, and collaborative teamwork. Each module is structured to help students build essential consulting skills, such as structured problem-solving, data interpretation, brainstorming techniques, and effective communication. To deepen their learning, fellows will be assigned short readings, frameworks, or practice problems before each session. These assignments serve as preparation for small-group discussions, where students will analyze cases, share perspectives, and apply what they’ve learned to practical business scenarios.

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Beyond the curriculum, the fellowship is designed to help students grow as leaders and collaborators. Throughout the program, fellows will strengthen their presentation skills, build confidence in expressing ideas, and learn to work effectively in teams, which are skills at the heart of every consulting engagement. Fellows will also have opportunities to ask questions, receive mentorship, and learn from the experiences of Yale students involved in consulting and entrepreneurship.

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The program concludes with our capstone case competition, where fellows will form teams to solve a real-world business challenge using the frameworks and tools they have developed during the fellowship. Teams will present their recommendations to a panel of judges, and top performers will be recognized with awards and prizes.

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Eligibility:

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To apply for the High School Consulting Fellowship, students must meet the following minimum criteria:

• Be a current high school student in grades 9–12.

• Demonstrate a strong academic record (a minimum recommended GPA of 3.0).

• Show evidence of intellectual curiosity and a genuine interest in consulting, business, entrepreneurship, or related fields (economics, problem-solving, analytics, innovation, etc.).

• Possess strong communication and teamwork skills, as demonstrated through essays, coursework, or extracurricular involvement.

• Be prepared to commit to the full duration of the fellowship, including weekly sessions, assigned readings, small-group activities, and participation in the final case competition.

• Have reliable internet access and the ability to attend scheduled sessions virtually.

 

Application Deadline: January 30th, 2026, 11:59 PM EST

 

Fellowship Start Date: February 8th, 2026

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Fellowship End Date: April 11th, 2026

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Spring Recess: March 15th, 2026 – March 21st, 2026

 

The application fee for this program is $20, and the tuition is $225.

 

Need-based fee waivers and financial assistance are available. We encourage applicants seeking aid to contact us and complete the financial aid section of the application form.

 

Please apply here!

 

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