Madeleine Hart

First Major: Economics
Minor: Financial Policy and Analysis Certificate

300 Word Statement

Lafayette students are often considered successful by their long lists of impressive accomplishments, which are likely the results of determination, ingenuity and intellect. However, I think “Lafayette ideals” are differentiated simply by the way they choose to carry themselves every day.

In the classroom, Lafayette ideals are intellectually curious and excited to learn. By their enthusiastic contributions, they encourage their peers to want to participate. They have the emotional intelligence to collaborate with others and the desire to truly listen to other perspectives. They excel in academics without needing to compete with another’s success, and lead without seeking power or praise.

Off campus, a Lafayette ideal knows he or she represents Lafayette, and takes that responsibility seriously. A Lafayette ideal is seen both professionally as a sharp mind and articulate speaker, and socially as a kind and postive presence.

As I reflect on my last four years, I hope my professors and peers would say that I’ve demonstrated these attributes, brought curiosity and excitement into the classroom, and will continue to represent Lafayette well everywhere I go. I hope they would say I have always been authentic, genuinely caring for the Lafayette community, and that I have brought joy to those around me. I believe that how you make others feel about themselves says a lot about who you are.

Academic Activities/Awards – Total Years Involved

Marquis Scholar 4
John H. Allen Prize 1
Awarded to the author of the best essay in public finance, as judged by a committee of the Department of Economics.
Bob Beane ’58 Intern Scholar 1
Awarded to five students in five industry areas, who possess compelling promise in their chosen career industry, to be matched with an alumni mentor and summer internship funding.
Omicron Delta Epsilon 2
Economics Honor Society
Fed Challenge Team 1
Member of Lafayette’s five-student academic team who won second place for the Philadelphia District of the Federal Reserve competition, presenting an assessment of the current state of the US economy and a monetary policy recommendation, followed by a round of Q&A.
Six external academic scholarships 4
The Association of Certified Fraud Examiners’ Scholarship, Chartered Financial Analysts’ Scholarship, E53 Federal Credit Union Scholarship, Project Management Institute of NJ Scholarship, Lawrence Library Scholarship, Boston University Study Abroad Scholar

Campus Service/Activities and Awards – Total Years Involved

Student Government 3
As an elected representative, I served as Treasurer/ Chair of the Standing Budget Committee for a calendar year term, and previously served as a committee member for the Academic Affairs, Student Services, Student Organizations and Multicultural Affairs committees.
ATTIC Tutor 2
I prepared problem sets and taught Principles of Economics theory to a small group weekly.
Resident Advisor 2
For first-year women in Watson Hall and McKeen, I developed programs to build community interaction, mediated conflict and supported residents in difficult situations.
Senior Interviewer for the Office of Admissions 1
I interviewed students applying to the College, wrote interview reports for Admissions Directors, and followed-up with prospective students’ inquiries via email.
Treasurer of Student Chapter of the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners 1
I managed organization member fees & event expenses, and liaised with College budgeting policy.
Appointed member of the 2014 Student-Faculty Committee on Student Life 1
Member of the 2013 Hoff Awards Selection Committee 1
Member of the 2014 Pepper Prize Selection Committee 1
Alpha Phi Sorority

Community Service – Total Years Involved

Alternative School Break 1
I volunteered and learned about agroecological sustainability on La Finca Gran Vista, Costa Rica with a team of students and 2 professors.
Pre-Orientation Service Program 1
As an incoming first-year student, I volunteered with POSP’s Kids in the Community program, which serves low-income children in the area.
Third Street Alliance 1
I have volunteered in the adult care center, playing games and talking with the senior citizens.
America Reads 2
I worked one-on-one with local pre-school and 2nd grade students to develop reading and writing fundamentals.
Make a Difference Day and Lafapalooza 4
I volunteered in these all-College, one-day Landis programs.

Athletics Activity/Award – Total Years Involved

Club Crew Team 1
A member of the freshman girls’ lightweight team, making it to the semi-finals at the Knecht Cup and qualifying for the Dad Vail Regatta.
Recreation Services Group Fit Classes 4
I regularly attend the College’s cardio and strength classes, including Cycling, Body Pump, and Zumba.

Special Interest – Total Years Involved

Internship with Bloomberg LP 1
Conducted ETF and closed end fund data audits, created graphics for a soon to be published ETF book, pitched 4 stocks to an audience of 50, and designed a proposal for a new terminal function.
Internship with Highmount Capital 1
Generated white paper research, updated client portfolios, ran Morningstar fund analysis, designed performance graphs and wrote weekly report on Investment Policy Committee meetings.
Internship with IPE International Publishers 1
Conducted research and compiled data on new client prospects within the European and Asian markets for asset owners and the American market for asset managers.
Internship with Lincoln Financial 1
Wrote client marketing material, coordinated instillation of a new online investment tracker, and met with wealth management wholesalers.
Externship with Morgan Stanley 1
Shadowed an alum in the Fixed Income and Commodities Division.
Externship with Lehigh Valley Economic Development Group 1
Mentored by an alum and Vice President of Business Development.
Invited participant to the Lafayette Leadership Institute 1
“Culture and Landscape of Greece” Interim trip 1
Economics and Finance study abroad program in London, England 1