Rutgers University-New Brunswick
Bachelor's degree program
2023 – 2025
Majors:
- Accounting and Related Services
- Finance and Financial Management Services
Minors:
- Real Estate
General information
Hobbies & Interests
- Cooking
- Reading
- Singing
- Community Service And Volunteering
- Finance
- Fitness
Reading
- Action
- Politics
- Economics
- Business
I read books multiple times a week.
Alex Gonzalez Mateo
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FinalistGeneral information
Hobbies & Interests
- Cooking
- Reading
- Singing
- Community Service And Volunteering
- Finance
- Fitness
Reading
- Action
- Politics
- Economics
- Business
I read books multiple times a week.
Bio
Alex S. Gonzalez Mateo is a sophomore at Rutgers University, double majoring in Accounting and Finance with a concentration in Real Estate, maintaining a 3.91 GPA while balancing leadership roles and professional development. A first-generation college student, Alex has secured an EY Launch Internship for 2025 and previously interned at Veris Residential, gaining hands-on experience in audit and financial reporting. They are an active Community Service Officer (CSO) for the Rutgers Police Department, demonstrating leadership and responsibility. Through ALPFA and the Rutgers Accounting Association, Alex mentors underrepresented students and connects them with top firms like EY, PwC, and Deloitte. Passionate about financial literacy and economic empowerment, Alex aspires to become a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and use their expertise to uplift communities and promote financial stability.
Education
Bergenfield High School
High School
2019 – 2023
Miscellaneous
Desired degree level:
Master's degree program
Majors of interest:
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other, Political Science and Government, Finance and Financial Management Services
Medical school interest:
No
Career
Front House Member
Restaurants · Chick-fil-A
Jan 2022 – Jan 2023
Customer Service Associate
Retail · Walgreens
Jan 2023 – Jan 2024
Student Accountant
Accounting · Rutgers Student Accounting, Billing, and Cashier Services
Jan 2023 – Present
CSO Officer
Security and Investigations · Rutgers Police Department
Jan 2023 – Jan 2024
Student Intern
Accounting · Veris Residential
Jan 2024 – Jan 2024
Miscellaneous
Dream career field:
Financial Services
Dream career goals:
Investment Banking
Has nursing license:
No
Future Interests
- Politics
- Volunteering
- Entrepreneurship
Research
Researcher
High School FED Challenge · Economics
2022 – 2023
Research topic:Globalization
Public services
Participant
Volunteering · Halloween at Cooper's Pond/"Spooktacular" Local Hunted "House" or park event
2021 – 2023
Mission:Decorated local pond for Halloween; dressed up to entertain children; helped boost town morale and community engagement during COVID-19.Vice President
Volunteering · MLK Jr Club
2020 – Present
Mission:Help underrepresented and underprivileged communities.Partipant
Volunteering · Care Packages for Troops
2019 – 2020
Mission:Collected, organized, and oversaw the donation of items, such as treats, entertainment, and money, which would be sent to U.S. service members.Tutor
Volunteering · Peer Tutoring
2020 – Present
Mission:Instructed and coached peers struggling in multiple subjects areas (ie math, science, history, & english). with test, projects, and complex concepts.