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Wall Street Prep Certification

 

Earlier this year, I earned a certification in financial and valuation modeling through Wall Street Prep. In December of 2019 and early January of 2020, I spent more than 80 hours completing modules on accounting, financial statement modeling, and valuation modeling. This certification is important because of the impact that it will have on my future career. I want to pursue a career in investment banking, and the skills and knowledge that I learned during this certification process will help me be successful in doing that. What I learned is information that I will be able apply to not only the job itself, but interviews as well. I learned information that is vital to know for investment banking interviews, and I know that it will ultimately help me to be successful in the future.

 

 

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Basketball has played a big part in my life since I was young. I have played basketball since I was about 5 years old, and it is not only something that I have thoroughly enjoyed, but it is also something that has taught me many important lessons. Basketball has taught me that the best way to achieve things in life is through hard work. There is no better feeling than practicing for countless hours in the offseason and having it pay off during the season. It has also taught me dedication. There are so many aspects of basketball, and without dedication, there is no way to master all of them. It is easy to fall behind if you are not dedicated to keeping your skills sharp. The most important thing that basketball has taught me is how to bounce back from failure. No matter how good you are and how much you practice, sometimes you aren’t going to win the game. Basketball has taught me how to bounce back from these losses and come back stronger than ever. I feel that I will be able to use that strength in the real world when pursuing opportunities after my time at OSU.

G.O.A.L.S.

Global Awareness – Ohio State has an abundance of global opportunities with the courses, extracurriculars, and study abroad trips it offers. I took a class on the history of water which taught me how water plays different roles in civilizations around the world. It explained how each society needs water to thrive, but how each society uses it in their own unique way. In the future, I am interested in potentially studying abroad.

Original Inquiry – Although I have not taken advantage of the research opportunities available at Ohio State yet, I look forward to doing research in the future. Through the marketing class that I took, I learned that I am very interested in consumer behavior. I would like to do research in this area before I graduate.

Academic Enrichment – As a Business Administration major with a double specialization in Finance and Economics, I plan to use the knowledge gained from this degree to pursue a career in investment banking. In addition to that, I am completing a minor in Computer and Information Science. I find computer science very interesting and would like to develop my skills in this area. Although I do not have much experience with coding and computer science in general, I am excited to challenge myself academically.

Leadership Development – Since arriving at Ohio State, I have been heavily involved with the Mount Leadership Society Scholars. Through Mount, we have been able to develop and enhance our leadership skills with service opportunities at OSU and around the city of Columbus. Within Mount, I am the head of the Advancement and Alumni Relations Committee. I lead fellow Mount Scholars in planning and executing events to engage current Mount Scholars with the alumni of Mount. This has been a great opportunity to grow as a leader.

Service Engagement – This year, I am volunteering as a Crisis Counselor for Crisis Text Line. I will be talking with people in crisis and will help them move from a state of anxiety to a calm mindset. I have committed to serving in this capacity for 200 hours throughout the year, and I look forward to being there for those who need someone.

Year in Review

[ “Year in Review”  is where you should reflect on the past year and show how you have evolved as a person and as a student.  You may want to focus on your growth in a particular area (as a leader, scholar, researcher, etc.) or you may want to talk about your overall experience over the past year.  For more guidance on using your ePortfolio, including questions and prompts that will help you get started, please visit the Honors & Scholars ePortfolio course in Carmen. To get answers to specific questions, please email eportfolio@osu.edu. Delete these instructions and add your own post.]

G.O.A.L.S.

[ “G.O.A.L.S.” is a place where students write about how their planned, current, and future activities may fit into the Honors & Scholars G.O.A.L.S.: Global Awareness, Original Inquiry, Academic Enrichment, Leadership Development, and Service Engagement. For more guidance on using your ePortfolio, including questions and prompts that will help you get started, please visit the Honors & Scholars ePortfolio course in Carmen. To get answers to specific questions, please email eportfolio@osu.edu. Delete these instructions and add your own post.

  • Global Awareness: Students cultivate and develop their appreciation for diversity and each individual’s unique differences. For example, consider course work, study abroad, involvement in cultural organizations or activities, etc.
  • Original Inquiry: Honors & Scholars students understand the research process by engaging in experiences ranging from in-class scholarly endeavors to creative inquiry projects to independent experiences with top researchers across campus and in the global community. For example, consider research, creative productions or performances, advanced course work, etc.
  • Academic Enrichment: Honors & Scholars students pursue academic excellence through rigorous curricular experiences beyond the university norm both in and out of the classroom.
  • Leadership Development: Honors & Scholars students develop leadership skills that can be demonstrated in the classroom, in the community, in their co-curricular activities, and in their future roles in society.
  • Service Engagement: Honors & Scholars students commit to service to the community.]

Career

Evan J. Scott Resume

 

During my time as a student in the Fisher College of Business, I have been a part of the Investment Banking Program and Fisher Futures. Both of these programs have equipped me with the skills necessary to be a successful investment banker. Through these programs, I have gained a comprehensive understanding of various financial modeling and business valuation strategies. I have learned about the life and duties of an analyst and know that I have what it takes to thrive as an investment banking analyst. The experiences that I have had at Ohio State have helped me to develop as a leader, as well. As the leader of the Advancement & Alumni Relations Committee, I have gained valuable experience in leading my peers to successfully and efficiently plan, coordinate, and run events. I have learned what it is like to work well with a team and have been able to continue to develop my problem-solving skills.

Artifacts

Rubik’s Cube Competition Video

 

The video shows me competing in the 2017 National Rubik’s Cube Competition. It was the second time that I had qualified for and competed in the National Rubik’s Cube Competition. Believe it or not, the Rubik’s Cube has taught me so much since I began speedsolving in early 2015.  When I first started speedsolving, it would take me more than 2 minutes to solve the cube. I had a goal to be able to solve it in less than 20 seconds and a goal to qualify for the National Competition. After years of practice and hard-work, I have accomplished both goals. I have qualified for the National Competition 3 times and can solve it in less than 15 seconds. Learning to master the Rubik’s Cube has taught me that I can accomplish anything that I put my mind to. Going forward, I will use the same determination to accomplish whatever I put my mind to.

About Me

      Hello, my name is Evan Scott, and I am studying Finance at The Ohio State University. I was raised in North Royalton, Ohio, a suburb of Cleveland. I am in the Mount Leadership Society Scholars here at OSU, and I look forward to being involved with both business clubs and intramural sports. I plan to use my degree in Finance from OSU to work in corporate finance in some capacity in the future. Because my mother is a teacher and my father owns a concrete business, I was taught from a young age the value of both education and hard work. That being said, I plan to use these values to not only be successful at The Ohio State University, but to be successful in my future endeavors, as well.