Admissions

Applications are currently closed.

Applications for the Fall 2025 Academy are closed. Applications for the Spring 2026 Academy will open to Freshmen and Sophomores* during the Fall 2025 semester. With questions, please reach out to Scotty Brown at sbrow194@vols.utk.edu.

*Sophomores may apply, but preference will be given to freshman applicants. If space allows, the most competitive sophomores may be admitted.

Process and Requirements

To maintain the quality of the TCMS experience we must limit the number of members in each cohort. We conduct two admissions cycles for each grade level - during the Fall and Spring of a student’s Freshman year. We encourage applicants to reapply in the Spring cycle if unsuccessful in the Fall.

Prior to the release of each application, TCMS will host an information session and will provide deadlines on our social media and website.

  • The application process includes:

    1. Application with written responses and resume submission

    2. Competitive applicants will be selected for an in-person interview with members of the TCMS executive team

    3. In certain circumstances, a second-round interview may be required

  • Competitive applicants have demonstrated:

    • Academic achievement through a high GPA (as close to 4.0 as possible, not lower than 3.5)

    • Involvement on campus, especially including other finance organization(s) like UTIG, FMA, WinFin, etc.

    • Basic understanding of High Finance and desired role(s) within the industry

    • Strong interest in and understanding of what TCMS offers

    • Deep technical finance knowledge is not required, although exposure to basic financial concepts can be beneficial

  • Juniors and Seniors may be admitted on a case-by-case basis but will not be able to attend the Academy due to space constraints. These members would have access to speaker meetings and other TCMS events.

    Upperclassmen admission is extremely limited and includes an industry-style technical and behavioral interview with our team and demonstration of strong recruiting potential.

    Reach out to Scotty Brown at sbrow194@vols.utk.edu to inquire about this process.

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