Dear SEED Applicant,
Thank you for your interest in the Student-managed Endowment for Education Development.
SEED is the largest student-managed portfolios in the country, ending fiscal year 2013 with over
$6.3 assets under management. The fund’s objective is to outperform the S&P 500 annually by
100 basis points. The SEED team conducts the ongoing operations of the fund and provides a
unique opportunity for students to gain practical experience in investment analysis and portfolio
management. We encourage you to visit our website at http://www.VirginiaTechSEED.com or
our Facebook page Virginia Tech SEED to learn more about the program and the opportunities
available through SEED.
Being a member of the SEED program has been one of the most rewarding experiences of our
collegiate career. The analytical skills and professional development provided by SEED are
without parallel. SEED’s detailed analysis of our nation’s equity markets yields extensive
learning opportunities and personal rewards. Our program relies on dedication and teamwork,
which is cultivated by individual talent and academic prowess. The organization is designed to
provide training in equity analysis, problem solving, and experience in portfolio management.
This experience is well regarded by recruiting professionals and applicable to a broad array of
career fields.
Now in its twenty-third year, SEED remains a prestigious organization with outstanding growth
potential. To realize this potential we must continue recruiting successfully from all colleges at
Virginia Tech. We are excited that you have an interest in becoming a SEED member, and we
look forward to meeting you. As you move forward through the application process, please
remember that team members are here to answer any questions that you may have about our
organization and the application process. Please reach out with any questions.
Thanks,
Your Co-CEO’s (below) and Recruitment Directors (right)
Dan Lee – dl33@vt.edu
Nicolette Killen – nlk2015@vt.edu
Paul Hurst – pauljh91@vt.edu
Maddie Butz – mbutz92@vt.edu
Application for SEED Membership
2014-2015
Selection Criteria
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We welcome all majors
Candidates must be in the Fall 2015 graduating class or later.
The minimum overall GPA for undergraduates is 3.0.
This application must be submitted in complete form by Wednesday, October 8th 2014
Candidates are required to participate in a formal interview process before receiving an
offer of membership.
New members are required to participate in SEED development training:
o Equity Analysis course (3 credits)
o An additional 3 credits per semester towards graduation is also offered for
membership in SEED
Supplementary Materials
Please submit the following items:
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SEED Application Page Below, fill out the page below and include it in your folder
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Current Resume, including any and all information you believe might support your
candidacy for membership;
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Unofficial Transcript, simply print from hokiespa
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Essay, described below
Applications submitted without ALL items listed above are considered incomplete and not
subject to further review by the selection committee.
Deadline
Wednesday, October 8th 2014 by 9PM. Bring the materials in a manila folder to Pamplin
room 2131 (The SEED Office, there are 2 doors). If the doors are not open slide the materials
under the door.
Application for SEED Membership
2014-2015
Name:
Student ID #:
Local Address:
Local Phone:
Permanent Address:
Permanent Phone:
E-mail address:
Major:
GPA:
Hours Completed:
Major GPA:
Expected Graduation Date:
How did you hear about SEED:
Are you applying to COINS or BASIS:
Essay: Answer the 3 questions below with a paragraph each. 12pt font, single spaced, all three
responses combined should not exceed 1 page.
1. Briefly tell us one company you like and why (quantitative reasons not needed)
2. Briefly give us five words to describe yourself and why
3. Briefly tell what you would like to gain from being part of the SEED organization (both
before and after graduation)