Beacon Hill’s Bryan Mulhern Featured in Wall Street Journal Article on Elite Math Scandal

August 29th, 2024

Bryan Mulhern of Beacon Hill has been featured in a Wall Street Journal article titled "The Cheating Scandal Rocking the World of Elite High-School Math." The article investigates recent cheating allegations surrounding the American Mathematics Competitions (AMC), where leaked test materials were sold online before the exams.  

This scandal has incited significant concern among students, parents and math coaches, jeopardizing the credibility of the AMC—a crucial factor in college admissions and early career prospects in finance and technology. 

In the article, Bryan, Regional Director of Beacon Hill Financial®, highlights the importance of math contest achievements. He emphasizes that strong performance in these competitions can provide a competitive advantage for candidates seeking prestigious finance internships and early career opportunities. “If you can point to a math contest, then that would absolutely help that person land an internship,” Bryan noted. 

Click here to read the full article on The Wall Street Journal’s website.  

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