Eagle Case Competition Association (ECCA): Building a Firm-Focused Pipeline at BC

Connor Carey ’26 joins host George Kaparis ’27 to introduce the Eagle Case Competition Association (ECCA), a student-founded initiative that aims to bring firm-specific case competitions to Boston College. Connor explains how ECCA mirrors successful models at peer schools, why firm-tailored case work gives students practical technical experience and stronger recruiting visibility, and how the program hopes to create a sustainable pipeline for freshmen through seniors — from hands-on modeling training to real networking with boutique and mega-fund firms. This episode is for students curious about investment banking, private equity, career prep, or anyone interested in turning a campus club into a long-term recruiting advantage.

0:00 | Welcome to Discover Boston College with George Kaparis ‘27.

0:17 | Introducing Connor Carey ’26, founder of ECCA.

0:35 | What is ECCA? Overview of the Eagle Case Competition Association and its purpose.

0:58 | The Notre Dame SIBC model — how firm-specific case competitions inspired ECCA.

1:13 | How tailored case competitions work: weekly check-ins, project structure, and real-world evaluation.

1:41 | Why company-specific cases give students stronger recruiting advantages and hands-on modeling experience.

2:21 | Success outcomes from similar programs (Evercore example) and how pipelines become self-sustaining.

3:16 | How ECCA differs from traditional one-off competitions (RBC, entrepreneurship cases).

4:24 | Why ECCA’s efficient resume-based selection process benefits firms and students.

5:32 | Connor’s motivation — combining recruiting experience with an entrepreneurial desire to build a long-term legacy at BC.

6:56 | How to get involved — resume submissions, general meetings, and project selection.

8:08 | Thank you for tuning into this episode of Discover Boston College!

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