As a part of the admissions process, applicants to the Jenkins MAC on-campus program may be considered for Jenkins Graduate School’s merit-based MAC fellowships . Students may qualify for an academic or firm-sponsored fellowship.
Recipients of MAC fellowships are selected based on their scholarship, leadership, service, experience, presence and integrity. Finalists are recognized in combination with their admission into the MAC program. To be considered for the fellowship program, a student must submit all required application materials and at least one GMAT score by the February 1st deadline .
Meet the twelve students that were awarded fellowships for the 2022-23 academic year.
Mrinalini Garg ACADEMIC FELLOW NC State University Charlotte, NC
Why did you choose the Jenkins MAC? There were many reasons as to why I chose the Jenkins MAC program, but the two main reasons were the faulty/staff and the community that NC State has to offer,Job after graduation? Has been extended a full-time offer in Deloitte’s RFA division.What are you looking forward to most in the program? I am looking forward to getting to know my classmates the most! I am also excited to work with professors I had during my undergrad again, as well as the opportunity to learn from new faulty/staff members.Fun fact about me . I can fluently speak three languages: Hindi, English, and Chinese.
Additional comments? While I know the Jenkins MAC program will be challenging, I am excited to get started and dive deeper into some of the accounting topics I learned about during my undergrad.
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Rachel Gosnell ACADEMIC FELLOW NC State University Charlotte, NC
Why did you choose the Jenkins MAC? I really enjoyed my undergraduate accounting classes at NC State and wanted to continue my college career with the pack!Job after graduation? Deloitte, TaxWhat are you looking forward to most in the program? Connecting with more accounting students.Fun fact about me I studied abroad in Oxford, England.Additional comments? The MAC staff/faculty are all very supportive and helpful during the application process.
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Matthew Helms ACADEMIC FELLOW Appalachian State University Waxhaw, NC
Why did you choose the Jenkins MAC? I choose the Jenkins MAC program because of its astounding reputation and impeccable faculty.Job after graduation? Deloitte, Business Tax Service GroupWhat are you looking forward to most in the program? I am looking forward to learning from not only my faculty but also my fellow peers.Fun fact about me I dip my pancakes in pancake batter!
Additional comments? Jay Arrington was incredibly helpful throughout the application process.
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Simran Kapoor ACADEMIC FELLOW NC State University Morrisville, NC
Why did you choose the Jenkins MAC? Choosing the Jenkins MAC program was an easy decision because I knew from my undergrad that NC State provides great opportunities, a welcoming atmosphere, and caring faculty members. The faculty in the accounting department have always been welcoming and willing to help both academically and professionally, which gave me the confidence that I would be successful in this program under their guidance.Job after graduation? FORVIS, AssuranceWhat are you looking forward to most in the program? I’m looking forward to meeting and connecting with my fellow MAC students and learning alongside faculty members that have unique experiences in the public and private accounting fields!Fun fact about me I love to paint using different mediums and watch soccer in my free time!
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Jovani Mendez-Sandoval ACADEMIC FELLOW Elon University Garner, NC
Why did you choose the Jenkins MAC? The Jenkins MAC program has a strong reputation and wide range of networks of professionals and faculty. Many of the employers I interviewed with during my internship search process recommended the the Jenkins MAC program because of its strong candidates and rigorous coursework.Job after graduation? PwC, Digital Assurance and Transparency What are you looking forward to most in the program? I’m looking forward to learning more about IT audit and ESG at a deeper level. I’m excited to work with other MAC colleagues and prepare for the CPA exam.Fun fact about me I went on a roller coaster for the first time this past spring.
Additional comments? Looking forward to the rigorous but valuable challenges during the MAC program!
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Jenna Bodenheimer FIRM-SPONSORED FELLOW Cherry Bekaert NC State University Statesville, NC
Why did you choose the Jenkins MAC? Having completed my undergraduate experience at NC State, the professors and staff spoke highly of the Jenkins MAC program and I wanted to continue my journey here as a Wolfpack!Job after graduation? While I am in grad school I will be working as a TA. I have accepted a full time offer with Cherry Bekaert as an audit staff.What are you looking forward to most in the program? I am looking forward to networking with other students and staff and making those connections early on in my career.Fun fact about me My senior year of high school I played in the 2A volleyball state championship in Reynolds Coliseum.
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Tyler Counts FIRM-SPONSORED FELLOW Elliott Davis NC State University Matthew, NC
Why did you choose the Jenkins MAC? Having been at NC State and PCOM for undergrad I knew that I wanted to complete my master’s degree at NC State and stay in the Raleigh area.Job after graduation? Elliott Davis, AuditWhat are you looking forward to most in the program? I’m looking forward to my role as a graduate assistant and hopefully helping students find a passion for accounting.Fun fact about me I worked with the NC State Football Team as a student equipment manager during undergrad.
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Cody Ellison FIRM-SPONSORED FELLOW CLA Raleigh, NC East Carolina University
Why did you choose the Jenkins MAC? A large portion of my family studied at NC State and my grandfather used to teach in the school (now college) of Design. So I had a connection with NC State through that. I also chose the Jenkins MAC program because the program seemed to produce better prepared accountants than other programs and I wanted to be as ready as I could be when going into the workforceJob after graduation? CLA, AuditWhat are you looking forward to most in the program? Meeting all of the other graduate students and professors. I am coming from a different university, so I will be meeting a lot of new peopleFun fact about me I studied abroad in Italy for a semester and traveled all over Europe. The most fun I had was hiking up Mt. Vesuvius and then just getting lost in random cities or towns.
Additional comments? I am also legally blind and I have Nate, my seeing eye dog to accompany me and guide me around where ever I go.
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Cathryn Jones FIRM-SPONSORED FELLOW Thomas Judy & Tucker NC State University Mount Olive, NC
Why did you choose the Jenkins MAC? I enjoyed my time at NC State during my undergraduate education and feel like the Jenkins MAC program would equip me with a high quality education to start my career in public accounting.Job after graduation? Thomas Judy & Tucker, Tax
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Kaitlyn Moss FIRM-SPONSORED FELLOW BDO NC State University High Point, NC
Why did you choose the Jenkins MAC? After going to NC State for undergraduate school, I did not want to leave the campus or Raleigh! Jenkins MAC also has outstanding passing rates for the CPA exam and job placement for their graduates, which really stuck out to me.Job after graduation? BDO, Raleigh AuditWhat are you looking forward to most in the program? I am really looking forward to getting to meet so many new people and expanding my knowledge of the accounting world.Fun fact about me I’ve been skydiving!
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Kourtney Stone FIRM-SPONSORED FELLOW Johnson Lambert NC State University Greenville, NC
Why did you choose the Jenkins MAC? Love the faculty and I am close to home.Job after graduation? Johnson Lambert, AuditWhat are you looking forward to most in the program? Meeting other students.Fun fact about me I went to Spain for spring break.
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Terrell Williams FIRM-SPONSORED FELLOW RSM University of Louisville Louisville, KY
Why did you choose the Jenkins MAC? I chose the Jenkins MAC program because of its STEM designation, job placement success, and the various opportunities to grow both personally and professionally.Job after graduation? RSM, AuditWhat are you looking forward to most in the program? I’m looking forward to connecting and learning from accounting professionals, while also gaining the necessary skills to successfully navigate an ever-changing profession.Fun fact about me I attended the same high school as the greatest, Muhammad Ali!
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