180 Degrees recognizes the need to provide a high standard of consulting services. It is for this reason that students are required to undergo a rigorous selection process and then engage in quality training before they are eligible to consult.

The selection of student consultants involves a three-stage process. First, students need to have a demonstrated strong academic record. Second, candidates have to submit an application outlining their proof of relevant experience and/or ability. Third, shortlisted candidates will go through a series of interviews with local and international 180 Degrees consultants to ensure that their motivations and values are consistent with those of the organization. This rigorous selection process ensures that the quality of 180 Degrees student consultants is comparable to the quality of students recruited by established for-profit consultancies.

In addition to this recruitment process, other methods 180 Degrees employs to ensure quality of consulting services include:

• Providing student consultants with both general and project-specific training conducted by the world’s leading consulting companies.

• Engaging university professors as mentors for student consultant teams.

• Matching students with specialized knowledge with clients needs.

• Encouraging students to consult for 180 Degrees over an extended period of time so that experience is acquired.

• Enabling students to use the 180 Degrees online platform to access an international pool of knowledge and expertise.