This past year has been pivotal for my career growth. During my Master’s semester at Cornell, I decided to pursue a business degree to complement my long-term goals. I believed that consulting would provide valuable skills that align well with an MBA. With my job’s start date landing in July, I dedicated the first half of the year to preparing for the GMAT and submitting applications. I was fortunate to gain admission to the Booth School of Business at the University of Chicago. My plan is to spend the next few years building my business intuition at the Boston Consulting Group (BCG) and pursuing my MBA, ideally through sponsorship or a full scholarship. The second half of the year has been equally rewarding. I started at BCG in July and have had the chance to meet incredible people while learning a great deal about business. My work has been engaging and challenging, exposing me to a variety of industries and topics. One of the highlights has been the strong mentorship culture at BCG. Everyone in the office has been approachable and supportive, providing guidance as I navigate my first year. As I approach my 6-month review, I’m excited to learn where I can continue to grow. In the coming years, I plan to explore new opportunities. I’m applying for an ethics fellowship in Europe to study leadership with other young professionals, and I’ll be reapplying to business schools to broaden my options. I plan to focus on entrepreneurship and get a concurrent master’s in computer science. I’m excited about what lies ahead and deeply grateful to those who have invested in my journey, like MVYouth. The support I received has been instrumental in getting me to this point, and I look forward to seeing where my career takes me.