How many robertson semifinalists are there

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By harnessing the power of narrative storytelling, using my entrepreneurial drive, and empowering my community,…. I have always had a passion for service-oriented leadership and impacting the lives of others. Scholars also have access to generous funding for up to three summer experiences, funding for conferences throughout the academic year, and for two semesters of study abroad. It's strange that someone would be considered for that program without having completed the application.

The Duke admissions committee probably forwards outstanding applications by people who may not have filled out the supplemental application for Robertson to the Robertson Scholars Committee though. I guess I'm out of the running for Duke Robertson though. I completed the supplement. In fact, I didn't apply to this separately and i actually didn't even know about this scholarship, I only knew about A.

I believe, deducing from my conversation with the Robertson Scholars Rep, that all applicants to Duke are considered for both the A. B committees. They deliberately challenge and try to take it out of your comfort zone. Once again good luck and please update how it goes and if your experience is consistent with what I have described for others. FYI my son was a direct semi finalist having been sent directly from Duke addmissions.

May be a different approach. Nocreativity1 Thanks for the advice! I will update on Sunday! Has anyone had their semifinalist interview yet? How was it? What kind of questions did they ask about your ECs? Did they ask you any questions that surprised you? Kind of, I was surprised that basically the whole thing was about ballet and what that meant to me etc. But it was okay, fingers crossed haha. Let me know how yours goes!

Was it only twenty minutes?