Interviews
So you’ve completed
your essay, mailed in your application and now you’re feeling like it’s
smooth sailing from here on out, right? Not necessarily so! Some
scholarships require a personal interview. The reason is that perhaps
several finalists were chosen and the scholarship committee would like
to get to know you better before selecting the winner.
During the Interview
• Be able to speak further about the topic you discussed
in your written essay. You may be asked questions for further
clarification.
• Be able to be engaged enough to have a conversation with
the interviewer that flows easily.
• Dress professionally. Do you want your casual clothes
during an interview to be the reason why you were not chosen?
Relax, They Are People, Too
An interview can be intimidating, especially when you have
potential award money on the line. Think about this as an opportunity to
talk more about your essay and perhaps talk about related subjects. To
make the experience more worthwhile, you may want to consider practicing
with someone else informally before the interview.
© Kathy Bloomfield,
Westview High School
If you have any questions, please contact
kbloomfield@powayusd.com |
