Miss Marple Posted April 7, 2008 Share Posted April 7, 2008 OK, son has done very well in school, has decent scores on standardized tests but excels in his college classes, so we have only anticipated scholarships based on academic merit. And because of my son changing his mind about his degree, we applied to another school but we missed all the deadlines for academic merit scholarships. My jaw dropped today when I received a call asking for him to interview for a scholarship that is only offered to 4 students. Last year they only interviewed 5 people for these scholarships. The lady indicated that this was a big honor - I wouldn't have known :001_huh: So what do I need to do to prepare him for this interview? How should he dress? Business dress? Casual? Sportcoat? ARGH! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michelle in MO Posted April 7, 2008 Share Posted April 7, 2008 Blessings to you and your son!* :hurray::hurray: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LisaNY Posted April 7, 2008 Share Posted April 7, 2008 AWESOME! Glad to hear it, Cynthia. I remember your post about missing the deadline. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jane in NC Posted April 7, 2008 Share Posted April 7, 2008 No help on the attire issue, but please let us know what happens. So happy for you and your son! Jane in NC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FloridaLisa Posted April 7, 2008 Share Posted April 7, 2008 Cynthia, Congratulations! It's an honor just to be nominated . . .:D What a wonderful opportunity after that abrupt change he threw for you! Please report in on how the interview went and let us know if he gets the scholarship. Many blessings, Lisa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Nan in Mass Posted April 7, 2008 Share Posted April 7, 2008 Wow! That is great! Be sure to tell us how it goes! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gwen in VA Posted April 7, 2008 Share Posted April 7, 2008 WONDERFUL news! What an honor! Congrats to him and you! My son went "dressy" for all his scholarship interviews -- suit and tie -- but he is a formal kid. Dd wore a formal skirt suit. But I think what your son wears is personal. His clothes, however, should reflect that fact that he thinks this is an important interview! Have your son reread EVERYHING he submitted to the college. They may ask about any of his essays or courses or whatever. Both of my kids ended up being asked to go over arguments they made in one of their essays and then they had to defend the position they took. My kids were both asked a bunch of other oddball questions -- the type that you can't really prepare for. Ultimately, the college just wants to get to know your son, and I'm sure that your 17+ years of training will come across well! I am sure that he will SHINE! Let us know how it goes! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss Marple Posted April 7, 2008 Author Share Posted April 7, 2008 AWW! You guys are so encouraging! I certainly appreciate it because I'm feeling like jello right now:tongue_smilie: Another question: Do I walk into the main office with him and wait there? I don't want to look like a pushy mom or have him viewed as a mama's boy. The gentleman for whom the scholarship is named, and who is doing the interviewing, is a West Texas oil man who is very family oriented - do you think he wants to see what kind of *stock* the boy came from? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FloridaLisa Posted April 8, 2008 Share Posted April 8, 2008 Another question: Do I walk into the main office with him and wait there? I don't want to look like a pushy mom or have him viewed as a mama's boy. The gentleman for whom the scholarship is named, and who is doing the interviewing, is a West Texas oil man who is very family oriented - do you think he wants to see what kind of *stock* the boy came from? Hmmm. . . I would hope a family's lineage wouldn't play a part in the scholarship! :) Rather, I'd suggest "to thine own self be true." Would it be natural for you to accompany your son? Does he want you there? Would you like to meet the scholarship trustees? If you and your son are comfortable with it, I think it's appropriate. I wouldn't sit in on the interview. But, otherwise, I don't think shaking some hands and thanking them for the opportunity shows that your son is coddled in any way. Best wishes for a great interview! Lisa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in IL Posted April 8, 2008 Share Posted April 8, 2008 If it is a nice day, walk him towards the building then find a bench to sit on and read a book. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pam "SFSOM" in TN Posted April 8, 2008 Share Posted April 8, 2008 AWW! You guys are so encouraging! I certainly appreciate it because I'm feeling like jello right now:tongue_smilie: Another question: Do I walk into the main office with him and wait there? I don't want to look like a pushy mom or have him viewed as a mama's boy. The gentleman for whom the scholarship is named, and who is doing the interviewing, is a West Texas oil man who is very family oriented - do you think he wants to see what kind of *stock* the boy came from? I would hang out at the college bookstore. :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
readwithem Posted April 8, 2008 Share Posted April 8, 2008 Yea for your son!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ereks mom Posted April 8, 2008 Share Posted April 8, 2008 He wore a white dress shirt & tie with khaki pants (neatly pressed) & a navy blue blazer. That was what most of the other interviewees were wearing as well. Interviewees were instructed to go to the student center and wait to be called for their individual interviews. Dh & I went with ER to the student center; when his name was called, a student helper greeted him and walked him to another building (next door) for the actual interview. Dh & I waited at the student center for him to return. I guess we -- and especially he -- did all the right things, because ER was awarded a full-tuition scholarship! :) (Incidentally, ER chose NOT to accept the scholarship because he decided to accept admittance to another school -- one that doesn't even have a competitive scholarship program. Oh, well! It was a good experience for him anyway. ;)) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackie in AR Posted April 8, 2008 Share Posted April 8, 2008 That is awesome, Cynthia! Let us know how it goes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lux Et Veritas Academy Posted April 8, 2008 Share Posted April 8, 2008 This is fabulous! I say dress up- white shirt and tie and at a minimum khakis, and a navy jacket. The preppy look always wins in these interviews. Clean cut kids are hard to come by these days. Great job mom! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Halftime Hope Posted April 8, 2008 Share Posted April 8, 2008 do you think he wants to see what kind of *stock* the boy came from? That thought would keep me up nights! No, I'm guessing they really want to know about him. You could walk him to the office and then leave, thereby proving that he has a mom who is close and cares but is confident enough to let him fly solo. Serious congrats to you both!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amy in NH Posted April 8, 2008 Share Posted April 8, 2008 Have you tried googling for "scholarship interview"? I just had an interview as a finalist for an alumni association scholarship at the university where I am a graduate student. I did a bunch of research online in preparation, using google. Having a list of potential questions and answers put together ahead of time really helped me to quickly come up with answers to the actual questions I was asked during the interview. Even if the questions weren't the same, many were similar enough to use parts of the answers I had prepared. And the websites you'll find do have plenty of tips about what to wear. Try also searching for "scholarship interview questions" and "scholarship interview questions and answers" and "interview questions and answers". The sample answers provided at some of these websites were a great place to start in composing my own answers. The instructions for my interview stated that I should be at a certain place & time and wait to be called. I was there a few minutes early, and an undergraduate student-helper came out to get me at the appointed time. I have also been an interview judge for teens 14-17 who were applying for 4-H national trips (only a few per state get to go each year - this is considered a prestigious 4-H award), and parents don't come along with their teens. I think it might be okay for you to wait there with/for him, but I wouldn't expect to meet the interviewers. Honestly, I think it might be better if you didn't meet them. As much as he will always be your baby, your son is a grown man, and it might seem a bit overprotective on your part, or immature on his, to have his mom hovering... JMHO. HTH, and good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss Marple Posted April 8, 2008 Author Share Posted April 8, 2008 Thanks for the google tips. I really don't want to go with him at all, other than to drive him to the door. I'm sure that I would say or do something stupid that might jeopardize his chances. I just didn't know if it was expected that I meet the staff, etc :001_unsure:. But, I'd really rather not. He's quite good with people, but he's sure he'll get lost in the big building :-). We got the outfit yesterday and haircut scheduled for this afternoon - then we wait until Tuesday of next week for the interview... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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