COMM 4660

Professor Boler was a good professor - he's a bit forgetful (in an endearing way), but he tries to get to know all of his students (even those who don't participate much in class). He is eager to help all of his students, regardless of where they are in the job search process, and provides ample opportunities for you to consult him on any of your concerns (both regarding the class and other inquiries regarding your personal goals or ambitions). I did not participate in class as much as the other students, but Boler made an effort to reach out to me to get to know me, which I really appreciated.

As for the class, I have mixed feelings. Boler is certainly an expert on consulting and recruiting, and has a lot of cool experiences and lessons from both the military and consulting that he loves to share in his lectures. However, I would say that the course is true to its name "Basics of Strategic Consulting." This course is designed for people who haven't opened a page in Case in Point and really don't have a clue about the "basics" of consulting or case interviews, or for the matter, proper networking etiquette. As a Commerce student, I was kind of bummed that the first few weeks of class were dedicated to "how to interview," and that we had to do tedious modules that teach you how to create clean and professional PowerPoints. After all, those are both things that I not only read in literature like Case in Point, but also what Commerce students are already trained to do in ICE (I took the course as a 4th year). That being said, I was frustrated by the number of modules and readings that I had to do to reinforce concepts that I was already skilled in.

However, I quickly realized that the numerous group projects required in the course that not all of my peers were as familiar with consulting basics and interviewing as I was. In fact, the majority of the COMM 4660 class were non-Commerce fourth-year students. I was in a group where I was the only Commerce student, and I felt like I had to lead our projects (especially in the first half of the semester) because my group-mates did not know much about how to use Excel, how to make professional PowerPoints (or general formatting, for the matter), or how to structure an approach to a problem. On that note, group projects, and the overall class for the matter can seem frustrating or repetitive for Commerce students. However, I would highly recommend the course to any non-Commerce students or those who literally know nothing about case interviewing or consulting if they would like to be better prepared to pursue a career in the field.

People say that Boler is a pretty strict grader, and I guess that is true in regards to participation. However, like I said earlier, I did not participate as much as others in class, and I still managed to do well in participation because I actually attended every session. My class was at 9:30 AM, and a lot of students skipped a lot. On that note, I think Boler really appreciated those who actually showed up for class (which should be a given lol), and that was reflected in our grades. The other assignments were tedious busy work, but I got through them and got an A in the class. On that note, if you show up to class, participate regularly, and make sure to complete your assignments, the course will be an easy A.

Boler is fantastic. He designs the course really well so you can develop skills along the way that are helpful not just for consulting, but for literally whatever field you want to go into after graduating. You'll definitely go outside of your comfort zone during the class, but it's so worth it. And the advice he gives is truly invaluable and he's a great resource to have in the future. He takes participation into account a great deal in your final grade, so make sure you participate in class a lot. Do all the work, participate, and put effort into the presentations and you'll come out with an A-.

Prof. Boler is really approachable outside of class and designs the class in a very systematic way so that the students can progress along the way and still enjoy the material. A lot of deliverables for the class but really prepares you well for consulting and case competitions

Great class that achieves the main purpose - to prepare students for a career in consulting or any professional career. The best part is that it is not a course that is meant to be stressful or too difficult. At the end of the day, you get what you give in the course. Professor Boler is awesome

Professor Boler is one of the smartest and insightful professors in the Comm School. Approachable and friendly, he makes every single class engaging and interesting. With a consulting and bulge bank background, he offers a wealth of insight through his diverse background. He also has deep connections within the industry, scheduling tons of guest speakers (all personal friends) which help enhance his atypical class setting. A must take if possible

You should only take this class if you're interesting in working in Consulting. This class can be called "How to get a job in consulting/ How to interview". Really useful to take it as soon as you get in the Comm School so you will be ready for your interviews. Pr. Boler is really knowledgeable about the industry and is always willing to help you during office hours to improve your resume, to give you advice, etc. A bit of reading every week but these readings will be really useful if you're looking to work in consulting. You have one midterm, some assignments, a couple presentation, and a final group project to do. This class is not too demanding and Pr. Boler manages to make it interesting and engaging.

Professor Boler is pretty great, but really nitpicky with grades. You can get an A- fairly easily if you go to every class and participate almost every class and do decently on midterms and projects. Kind of hard to get an A. He's also super picky about absences from class.

Great class for career-preparation! However, don't expect an Easy A. He grades hard on participation and the in-class speeches. Most people were surprised- it's more like an easy A minus. Do the readings and actually participate as much as possible. The PPT/Excel modules take a while, but are actually super helpful at learning shortcuts and relevant usage for your internship/job!

This class is incredibly helpful if you are at all interested in Consulting! The course runs through how to handle case interviews and typical consulting projects to make you even more marketable in the job hunt! A lot of the things taught in the class could be applied to other careers as well as it focuses on problem solving and thinking strategically! #tcf2016

Professor Boler knows a lot about consulting and entering into the career. Most of his classes are geared towards helping you prepare for the full-time job recruiting process (interview prep, resume review, etc). The actual class work is a little repetitive but not difficult. #tcf2016

Professor Boler is great. He is an engaging and enthusiastic professor with a ton of expertise about the consulting industry. This class is great if you think you might be interested in consulting, but is also just very helpful in general for job preparation. Projects and assignments are very applicable to real life! #tcf2016

Boler is fantastic. If you are considering a career in consulting, take this class to decide if it is for you or not. You'll know pretty immediately. Majority of your grade is group presentations and Boler (and the class) give good feedback and Boler is happy to help if your group comes to him before. Boler is also happy to chat with you about job/internship searches and a very good resource during that time. #tcf2016

This class is a must for students thinking about going into consulting. Professor Boler is so helpful in the process of applying to jobs, preparing for interviews, and learning how to network. Every assignment we had revolved around interview preparation or consulting presentations. So helpful for the real world and we always talked about extremely interesting cases (local restaurants, music festivals, etc) ‪#‎tcf2016‬

Great class. Enormously hopeful with learning how to interview and learning about consulting. Can honestly say this class was a major factor in me getting a job. I would recommend to someone even if they weren't interested in consulting. Boler is a great teacher and cares about his students. A lot of group work, but valuable skills for sure.