Solomon Goldstein first discovered the world of competitive archery as a 14-year-old in Asheville, North Carolina. Within three years, he’d gained prominence in the international archery community—attaining a rank of No. 3 in the U.S., becoming a two-time member of the national team and competing in Olympic trials.
He set his sights on qualifying for the Olympics, moving to Tucson, Arizona, in 2018 to train full time during his senior year in high school and a pre-college gap year. And then… the COVID-19 pandemic shut everything down.
Amid the isolation and uncertainty at the time, Goldstein continued his training and began looking ahead to joining the Case Western Reserve community in the fall of 2020.
“CWRU checked many boxes for me—a private research university in the eastern U.S. having an archery club with a rich history, an active Hillel student center, and a diverse array of academic programs with seemingly limitless possibilities,” he said.
The pandemic may have dashed Goldstein’s goal of reaching the Olympics, but he brought his commitment to excellence with him to Weatherhead. After initially exploring computer science, he pivoted to a Bachelor of Business Management with a focus in finance—finding opportunities to apply his determination, extraordinary work ethic and ability to succeed in team settings. His finance courses, engagement in student organizations and internship experiences ignited his interest in consulting—a great fit as he excels in collaborating with others and solving complex problems.
He may have left his competitive archery days behind him when he came to Weatherhead, but Goldstein never stopped hitting the bullseye. His talents—paired with the education he received—helped him secure a position in Boston with Ducker Carlisle, a global management consulting and M&A firm.