<p>Hey guys, how prestigious is this internship?</p>
<p>Is this internship directed to a specific major or career outlook? or is it for anyone?</p>
<p>I’m a senior, but my sister is interested (sophomore) </p>
<p>Has anyone’s status on the white house website changed?</p>
<p>if anyone is looking for a roommate for the spring message me!</p>
<p>Is anyone else waitlisted without any interviews or even the knowledge of the department for which they’re being considered?</p>
<p>Does anyone have the link to the facebook group?</p>
<p>There’s a Facebook group for just spring interns? </p>
<p>@aznguy97 - This internship looks really good on a resume, if that’s what you’re asking. From what I’ve seen, it usually goes to well-connected applicants or students at elite schools, but you can pretty much apply as any major–you should be somewhat interested in politics, policy, or public outreach to have a better chance, though. </p>
<p>I’m afraid you won’t get much help on here because everyone seems really reluctant to talk about themselves and their credentials. I guess it makes sense, since no one would want an errant and identifiable post to screw up his or her chances, but still…</p>
<p>I’m a freshman and I’m interested in applying next spring, so I’ve been following this thread for a little while. Good luck! </p>
<p>@aznguy97 I think that this internship is not all about who you know! I really think that if you have good grades, show that you’re committed to public service and really apply yourself you’ll be fine! Good luck!</p>
Fall 2014 WH Intern here. One room in a great place to live on Capitol Hill still available for Spring 2015. Contact me if interested for the landlord’s number.
I applied as well, for summer 2015 it says we should be getting back with answer the week of march 9 ughh im really nervous.
Wahoooo just applied summer 2015… good luck everybody
I have also applied for Summer 2015! Also applied for a handful of others. What’s everyone elses GPA looking like?
Hey- I applied too. My GPA is a 3.9. I’m a grad student though, not sure if that will make a difference. What’s everyone’s resumes looking like? Any volunteer/public service?
Heads up that internships have begun, at least for some departments.
(lol I can’t believe I’m using this account)
*interviews, obviously
Wow, how did you find this out?
Anyone have an interview yet?
Whoops, sorry for not replying. I had three with two different offices (one of which I didn’t apply for?) but no forms or anything yet. All very congenial and enjoyable - no random hardballs.
Anyone getting the DR forms mentioned in earlier cycles? Also, can any previous interns speak to what level of security clearance is required? Though I guess it probably varies by office…
One interview with one department. Nice questions. No DR forms yet.
The background check can be long. you fill out a sf85
For more info:
http://news.clearancejobs.com/2013/04/29/what-is-a-public-trust-position/
As far as the type of clearance… If you are asked to fill out a SF85p then it would be a “public trust”. A SF86 would be something higher but I wouldn’t guess more than “secret”. Just a guess.
Did anyone have a department call references after an interview?