Brotherhood

Part of what differentiates AKPsi from other business student organizations at Northwestern is the bond we share as brothers. We aim to provide opportunities for both professional success and personal enrichment through mutual support, mentorship, and social activities. We believe that having a network of brothers who share interests and passions is crucial to the positive college experience for all of our members.

Once initiated, members have access to weekly bonding activities, as well as larger-scale social events ranging anywhere from group dinners to bowling nights and poolside barbecues. Our quarterly AKPsi retreat is another great way to spend a weekend with all of our brothers and solidify mutual interests into lifelong friendships. Strong bonds between all brothers regardless of age and background are always a priority to us.

Pledging

Pledging is essentially AKPsi’s new member education program. The process is both demanding and rewarding—new members learn about different areas of business, the national organization, the local chapter, and their own interests, strengths and weaknesses. Pledge classes work together, grow close, and develop valuable teamwork skills.

During the pledging process, our brother meeting system helps pledges grow comfortable reaching out to upperclassmen and form friendships with older brothers.

We also pair all of our pledges with a big, a current brother who serves the role of a mentor, confidante, and advocate through any successes or obstacles our members may face in their college careers.

The Spirit of Giving Back

AKPsi emphasizes a system of giving back in which older, more experienced brothers who have firsthand recruitment experience help younger brothers prepare for and secure the internships and jobs they want.

How We Give Back

We provide a wide range of Professional Development resources and programs, including:

• Individualized mentor/mentee pairings

• Professional and technical workshops to prepare brothers for consulting, investment banking, or other similar interviews

• Weekly general workshops on topics such as how to network, interview tips, detailed information about industries within business, and more

• Mock interviews with senior brothers who are familiar with recruitment processes

• Open office hours with executive board for one-on-one discussions of careers, goals, concerns, etc.

Where We Work

As an organization, we are incredibly proud of the success of our brothers. Our chapter has sent AKPsi alum to top firms such as Goldman Sachs, JP Morgan, McKinsey, and Bain, to name a few. We have alums working towards PhDs, as well as entrepreneurs and software developers. Much of this success is due to the dedication of the brothers who came before us, so we hope to return the favor by giving back and furthering this cycle of achievement.

Below are just some of the many places our brothers go to work out of college.