Dear SEED Applicant,
Thank you for your interest in the Student-managed Endowment for Education Development.
SEED is one of the largest student-managed portfolios in the country, ending fiscal year 2014
with over $5.2 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-fifth 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 Director (right)
Kaley Burlingame – Kaleyb16@vt.edu
Parker Gillcash – Parker94@vt.edu
Rebecca Slatkin – rebslat@vt.edu
Application for SEED Membership
2015 - 2016
Selection Criteria
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We welcome all majors
We are not able to admit freshmen currently in their first semester
Candidates must be in the Spring 2017 graduating class or later.
The minimum overall GPA for undergraduates is 3.0.
This application must be submitted in complete form by Tuesday, October 20th, 2015
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
Tuesday, October 20th, 2015 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
2015 - 2016
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 explain what you would like to gain from being part of the SEED organization
(both before and after graduation)