Need Info about Scholarship Interviews

astrophysicsmom
Fri, 30 Mar 2007 20:47:48 +0000

Good suggestion re: the water. D had a phone interview for a one-month scholarship/study trip to Germany this summer. It was only about 10-15 minutes, but it was completely in German! Talk about a bit of pressure, over the phone. She was relaxed, and had practiced (over the phone) with her german teacher. Maybe you can have a family friend call and do a “fake” phone interview with your son. As I “eavesdropped” in the next room to her side of the conversation, the interviewer asked about movies, books, interests, etc. and in general, referenced many things from her written application. I was relieved when I heard her laughing with her answers. She “passed” to the national phase of the competition and…got the award/trip. Good luck to your son.