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On an intense job hunt?
If you expect to be heavily invested in on-campus recruiting, you'll want to take that into consideration as you plan your classes. You may want to give yourself a slightly lighter load during your recruiting term, while attempting to distribute your coursework over the year fairly evenly overall.
1. Give yourself a light Fall: given that recruiters will be on campus this fall, take the opportunity to focus on recruiting during that time; this may not be the term to focus too much on grades.
2. Improve your profile: take a look at your profile and gather feedback from others (summer mentor, classmates, former employers, SCG) about where you could bolster it. Make sure to take classes in the fall that will help you improve in that area, and be ready to address it when you are recruiting.
3. Seek out recruiters: some coursework will be more likely to expose you to people with the potential to make hiring decisions; it may be worth considering classes with multiple guest speakers or hands-on management labs.
4. Consider extracurriculars: remember to spare some time to focus on activities outside the classroom that will help your recruiting efforts. You may be well-served to put some focus on student leadership, as leading conferences, securing speakers, etc. will not only boost your profile, it will give you one-on-one contacts at many organizations that are currently recruiting. As the year goes on, you might also consider an additional internship or an independent study program as a means of improving your profile and meeting recruiters.
5. Seek out expert advice: talk to one of your favorite professors about what he or she recommends you study this year as you round out both your academic and professional aspirations.
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