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PennSEM is a leading consulting organization at the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania, committed to providing top-tier consulting services. With a rich heritage of academic excellence and a forward-looking approach to business challenges, PennSEM brings together the brightest minds from the University of Pennsylvania to deliver impactful solutions across industries.
Through initiatives like this competition, PennSEM demonstrates its dedication to educational outreach and mentorship, shaping the future of the consulting industry.
Calling all secondary school students! Dive into the exciting world of business consulting to demonstrate your strategic thinking, problem-solving, and teamwork skills in a competitive environment.
This isn't just a competition; it's a journey into the heart of real-world business challenges. Whether you’re looking to sharpen your analytical skills or aspire to study business in university, this challenge is your platform to shine and gain experience.
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Gain valuable experience to help you stand out in your internship and university applications.
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Bring your innovative ideas and strategic insights to solve business cases.
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Work alongside ambitious peers, pitch your ideas, and refine your problem-solving, leadership, and communication skills in a dynamic, competitive environment.
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2-5 students per team
(all team members must be from the same school)
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Grade 6 - 8 (Year 7 - 9)
Grade 9 - 12 (Year 10 - 13)
Middle School Category
Participants will be given a prompt and a marketing budget to design and propose a creative and targeted marketing campaign for a specific company.
High School Category
Participants will be given a prompt and tasked with conducting research to identify and propose a suitable merger or acquisition target that aligns with a specific company’s strategic goals.
Pitch deck
8 finalist teams from each category
Each finalist team will present their solution live on Zoom to a panel of judges
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Fee waiver is available for individual low-income students. Please ask your school counselor or principal to send an email titled 'Fee Waiver Request' to waivers@algoed.co from their official school email with your email address and confirm you need a waiver.
All fee waivers must be requested before the regular deadline.
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Description: The preliminary round is open to all registered teams worldwide
Submission deadline: October 24, 2025
Description: The top 8 performing teams from the preliminary round in each of the Middle School and High School Categories will be invited to compete in the global final round
Date: November 15, 2025
Exclusive opportunity to virtually connect with PennSEM
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Note: To qualify for country awards, participants must achieve a score above 75%. In other words, if a country has only one team, and it scores below 75%, no award will be granted.
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This competition is more than a contest; it's a gateway to the world of business consulting and finance.
Register now to begin your journey into the fascinating world of business strategy and problem-solving.
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