What kind of commitment is expected from Fellows?
InSITE Fellows are expected to be part of the program for at least four semesters. For J-term and second-semester business school fellows, this means you are expected to play an active role in the organization for the remainder of your business school career. For law students, it means you are expected to stay until at least the beginning of your 3L year (or longer if you are a second semester 2L). In exceptional cases, a student may be invited by a Current Fellow after approval by the Executive Committee to apply despite only having three semesters remaining.
The InSITE commitment encompasses not only your contribution to your team and attendance at all events (approximately 4 hours/week including work in between Team Meetings), but a commitment to take on a leadership role in your second year with the organization, either as a Team Leader or an Executive Officer.
How We Select Fellows
Passion and Dedication
We look for applicants who have the energy and willingness to commit to an intense and demanding group such as InSITE, on top of their school commitments. We expect our Fellows to become Team Leaders, Officers, or take their own initiative to improve and contribute to the organization in unique ways.
Interpersonal Skills
We care deeply about finding candidates who have integrity, initiative, leadership, reliability, courtesy, composure, concise and effective communication skills, and analytical ability. Yes, we want it all.
Industry Experience
We learn from each other, so we seek candidates who have experience in private equity, venture capital, starting a company, technology, engineering, operations, law (especially intellectual property law), design, or experience in other arenas that developed skills transferable to InSITE.
While we do not seek to fill specific quotas for any of the programs, we recognize that one of the strengths of InSITE is our diversity across different schools/disciplines and our balance of graduating and first-year/earlier year students, which brings stability and continuity. However, first and foremost, we seek applicants who embody the spirit of InSITE.
Criteria for Rating InSITE Applications
Demonstrated desire to commit and contribute to InSITE for the duration of graduate school (at least two academic years):
We want individuals who have a clear understanding of InSITE and are excited to become a part of the organization and ideally take on a leadership role in his/her second year. We also want people who have clearly demonstrated strong business acumen and ethical character. Lastly, we want people who play well with others. Above all, we consider whether or not we would like to work on a small team with a person – and whether that person will add value to the community beyond his/her experience
Skills we look for:
- Passion
- Initiative & Drive
- Teamwork
- Strong Communicator
- Integrity
- Ownership
Relevant prior experience, including:
Prior entrepreneurship or VC experience
Consulting, law, technology, science/medicine, or “other” areas of expertise that may be relevant (medical and technology backgrounds are attractive)
Software development or engineering background that may be helpful in assessing technologies or industries
Individuals who do not necessarily have relevant experience but have demonstrated an ability to think like a VC/Entrepreneur are encouraged to apply!
Chapter-Specific Application Details
- Applications Open: Wednesday 09/14/22
- Applications Deadline: Sunday, 09/25/22 at 11:59pm EST
- Interviews: Friday, 09/30/22; Monday, 10/03/22
- Notification of Final Decision: Wednesday, 10/05/22
- Fall 2022 Pitch day: Friday, 10/07/22 (tentative)
- Time: 12pm – 1:30pm ET
Application: Click Here
Questions? Please email ny.recruiting@insitefellows.org.
- Fellowship Applications Open: Monday, 9/20/21
- Application Deadline: Friday, 9/30/21 at 11:59pm EST
- Pitch Night: Monday, 10/18/21
Application: Click Here
Questions? Please email mwood@mba2022.hbs.edu or mwang@mba2022.hbs.edu.
InSITE Stanford
More information coming Fall 2021.
InSITE Berkeley
- Virtual Info Session: Friday, 9/17/21 (tentative; details to be finalized)
- Application Deadline: Friday, 9/24/21
Application: Click Here
Questions? Please email berkeley.recruiting@insitefellows.org.
InSITE Wharton
- In-Person Info Session: Thursday, 9/2/21
- Time: 7pm – 8pm ET
- Location: TBD
- Written Application: Wednesday, 9/8/21
- Interviews (by invitation only): Monday, 9/13/21 – Wednesday, 9/15/21
- Notification of Final Decision: Thursday, 9/16/21
- Fall 2021 Pitch Night: TBD
Application: Click Here
Questions? Please email phil.recruiting@insitefellows.org.
InSITE St. Louis
- Virtual Info Session: 9/23/21
- Time: 5pm – 6pm CT
- Application Deadline: 9/27/21
- Interviews: 10/10/21
- Notification of Final Decision: 10/13/21
- Fellowship Start Date: 10/17/21
Application: Click Here
Questions? Please email stl.president@insitefellows.org.
InSITE Georgetown
- Written Application: Friday, 9/10/21
- Interviews (by invitation only): Tuesday, 9/14/21
- Notification of Final Decision: Friday, 9/24/21
- Fall 2021 Pitch Night: TBD
Application: Click Here
Questions? Please email dc.recruiting@insitefellows.org.
More information coming Fall 2021.
- Written Application: TBD
- Final Round Interviews (by invitation only): TBD
- Notification of Final Decision: TBD
- Fall 2021 Pitch Night: TBD