With more than 20,000 alumni, there's always a Carl willing to offer advice or make connections.
All you have to do is ask.
You ask.
They answer.
Alumni love helping students and fellow alumni. So what’s one question you have for someone who’s done what’s ahead of you?
It’s easy as 1, 2, 3
How does this work??
You Ask A Question
Tell us a bit about yourself and what you're looking for (5 minutes).
We Recruit Experts
We find and share your question with the best alumni in our entire community.
You Get Answers
Responses get delivered right into your email inbox (2-3 days).
Click here to get started or watch our short video that will turn you into a networking rock star.
“I want to say thank you. Ask a Carl has been such an amazing system for me. Both times I have used it I have been contacted by multiple generous alumni. Most recently, it has helped me find a remote internship for the summer. I definitely intend to use Ask a Carl again and would highly recommend it to others.”
Peter L
“Ask a Carl facilitates connections between community members needing assistance and alumni that can provide it. When I needed mentorship, support and encouragement for an unfamiliar project, I turned to the platform. I received boundless, genuine guidance from accomplished alumni. This very powerful tool should be utilized by those seeking knowledge or new understanding.”
Mark B
“Thank you so much for this resource! It is wonderful to be in touch with alumni who have explored so many career paths. The future can be intimidating, and it is incredibly comforting to be in contact with alumni who are willing to help us learn from their experiences and make the best decisions for ourselves.”
Grace S.
Frequently Asked Questions
What can I ask?
Literally anything to help with your academic or professional development. There are thousands of alumni, faculty, staff, and friends that can help with class projects, building and growing a startup, or figuring out career options.
What is a good question?
Think of your question as an advertisement. Share who you are, what you are doing, and what you need help with. Keep it short and sweet. Here’s a short video on how to craft a great question that will get you results and help build your network.
Can I ask a follow-up question?
Yes, of course! Once we make a match you’ll have direct, one-to-one communication and can ask additional questions.
Who will see my question?
We send your request to the most relevant and available alumni, faculty, and staff based on your question.
Can I request someone specific to receive my question?
No. We make our matches based on availability, proximity, experience, and skills.
Is there a limit to how often I can ask?
No. You can ask as many questions as you would like. In fact, we encourage it as this is the simplest way for you to build your professional network.
Will my questions and responses be confidential?
Your question will not be made public. It will be seen only by matched experts and a handful of administrators.
How long will it take to get an answer?
Our goal is to get you answers within three business days. But it depends on what you’re asking. It can go as quickly as an hour to as long as 10 days or more.
Go ahead and ask
It has never been simpler to get help from others that have done what’s ahead of you.