Admissions at D'Amore-McKim

Nicolai Jacobsen was born into a family of Olympic sailors and has spent countless hours on the water. But in blending his computing and entrepreneurial skills with his childhood passion, he's found a new way to compete.

Degree2Destiny is an AI-powered career readiness platform—founded by Anjali Laddha, DMSB'26—helping students turn their degrees into real careers.

“If you're serious about accounting, the PlusOne program is a game-changer. It is a strong academic and professional asset that gives you graduate-level experience during your fourth year of undergrad. It puts you ahead in the job market and helps you prepare for the CPA while gaining real-world experience.” – Justin Soriano, MS in Accounting'26, BS in Business Administration with a concentration in accounting'26

“And it's not just theory. The classes are really hands-on. In my Auditing in a Big Data Environment course, we focused on work paper documentation and how to use current tech platforms, which helped prepare me for my corporate residency. These skills are especially valuable as technology transforms audit every day.” – Lucy Ross, MS in Accounting'25

“I no longer just know where numbers go on a schedule; I understand why they go there. That clarity has made me much more efficient and confident in my role.” – Zerek Gutierrez, MS in Accounting'25

My experience with Bloomberg Terminal through the 360 Huntington Fund gave me a strong advantage in finance. I learned how to access real-time market data, analyze trends, and build valuation models using professional-grade tools. Bloomberg isn't just about data, it's about making informed decisions quickly, and mastering it gave me a competitive edge.” – Anshika Gupta, MS in Quantitative Finance'25

Northeastern student Rebecca Zhao turned a TikTok trend into a successful jewelry business and now plans to relaunch and scale it with skills gained in college.

Finals prep looks different for everyone, but it almost always involves some mix of ritual, self-care and even superstition.

“What stood out right away was how thoughtfully the program was designed for career changers like me. It didn't require an accounting degree, but it offered a rigorous curriculum tailored for the CPA exam, a paid corporate residency, and a dual-degree structure that felt like a launchpad instead of a detour. That mix gave me the confidence to go for it.” – Jaewoo Bang, MS in Accounting/MBA'25