Dynamic Interview for Marquis Awards

persona25
Tue, 21 Feb 2023 20:21:48 +0000

When I did it, each group had a Lafayette shepherd (usually a Marquis scholar or fellow) who helped lead icebreakers and explain things. We were not given a specific topic or problem to solve but were just told to solve a problem. This was a couple of years ago so it may have changed. If it helps her feel more prepared, your daughter can brainstorm a list of things she brings for a potential solution/project. For example, any leadership/job/volunteer experiences, unique background (culture, race, socioeconomic, geographical, etc.), or previous problem-solving. I didn’t do any of that prep though and I was fine. I would use it as an opportunity to just show how awesome she is and get to know her potential future friends.

Also, for any future application cycles that look at this thread, I know ED applicants who received a Marquis scholarship, not sure about the fellowship (although they probably exist). People don’t really talk about college apps/scholarships once they’re in college, so I only know the experiences of my friends. If you are reliant on merit aid to come, don’t apply ED. (If you have financial need though, Laf covers all demonstrated need. That may not be enough to actually cover all your expenses because the gov’t likes to overestimate family contributions, so use the calculators.)