Sophie Arzumanov
12,375 min coached
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Studied at Cornell University
Admissions Committee at McKinsey & Company
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Starting at 2:00 PM UTC
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About Sophie
As a child of immigrants - a Ukrainian mother and an Armenian refugee father - I understand what it's like to have high ambitions without institutional and generational knowledge. I also relate to the non-traditional experience: I joined McKinsey after completing a degree in engineering, with zero business experience. I decided I wanted to become a consultant because I love coaching, empowering others, and solving problems. My mission has always been to alleviate suffering. At McKinsey, I served clients on topics related to education, economic development, and social determinants of health. I was in the top 10% of business analysts, managed teams after 18 months, and was the McKinsey Center for Government Fellow in 2023. I also have supported 700+ individuals in crisis as a volunteer counselor at Crisis Text Line. My experiences have reaffirmed that I do my best work when I'm working with individuals 1-on-1 to help them overcome obstacles.
Why do I coach?
Breaking into these prestigious spaces can be life-changing, especially for nontraditional applicants. At the same time, there is a lot of insular knowledge that can be hard to access. As a first generation American, working at McKinsey opened doors for me that I wouldn't have otherwise had. Now, I'm here to pay it forward to other talented applicants. I also genuinely adore coaching and working with prospective consulting candidates.
Work Experience
Senior Manager
Oak Street Health
June 2024 - August 2026
Interviewer
* Reviewed 1,000+ resumes * Made hiring decisions, including interviewing candidates
Senior Business Analyst
McKinsey & Company
July 2021 - June 2024
Admissions Committee
* Supported recruitment as a member of the Cornell Recruiting Team, including campus visits, coffee chats, and mock cases * Served as the Junior Engagement Manager on teams in less than 18 months * Rated in the top ~10% of Business Analysts * Selected as the McKinsey Center for Government Fellow in 2023 * Supported healthcare and public sector clients out of the Chicago office * Provided pro bono consulting support to local non-profits through Chicago Community Consulting
Education
Columbia University
Master's Degree, Social Work
2026 - 2028
Cornell University
Bachelor's Degree, Operations Research and Information Engineering
2017 - 2021
* Management Consulting Essentials, Johnson School of Business | Teaching Assistant * College of Engineering Dean's List | Every semester * Cornell University Chorus | General Manager * The Cornell Daily Sun | News Writer
25 Reviews
Overall Rating
5.0
Knowledge
5.0
Value
5.0
Responsiveness
5.0
Supportiveness
5.0
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