<p>S is taking the Rhodes thing in stride. He's very excited about the Marshall interview and he is being endorsed for the Churchill as well. His school is surprised he didn't make Rhodes finalist, but they also acknowledge that these selections are difficult to predict. I'm sure most applicants are worthy of Finalist status and they have to make some tough choices. Thanks for all you help and advice.</p>
<p>Now that S has completed his Marshall interview the Rhodes/Marshall process is over for him. It certainly is a long and arduous process, especially if you have to travel to interviews.</p>
<p>He won't find out the decision until this weekend , but he said it was worth all the work because he now has a clearer plan for his future. Instead of just knowing he was going to grad school, he has a 10 to 20 year plan which will give his studies more focus. Sure he'll have plenty of twists and turns along the way and he's open to that, but he's got a bigger picture. </p>
<p>I now have some advice for others who may be contemplating the process:</p>
<p>1) Make sure you have a clear plan for what you are going to study (and where) and what you are going to do with your degree.</p>
<p>2) These scholarships are looking for students with leadership ability who will be lifelong ambassadors for the US and the UK. Think about how you will convey this to the committee.</p>
<p>3) Even if you don't become a finalist there are benefits to applying. You develop close relationships with the faculty who help you through the process. The detailed recommendations they prepare for you can be used for grad school or jobs. </p>
<p>Thanks again for all the great information and advice I got from CC'ers. Oh by the way, he went with the sports jacket/slacks and he looked great. Too bad I forgot to take a picture. :)</p>
<p>cookiemom, fingers crossed and sending good vibes his way.</p>
<p>My d is a finalist and sitting for the Rhodes interviews today. She applied for the Marshall as well but was not a finalist.</p>
<p>renotse,</p>
<p>You mean she has the cocktail party tonight? Or are you outside the US? I ask because I understood all interviews themselves are Saturday.</p>
<p>At any rate, best of luck. It would be nice to have a "CC" winner!</p>
<p>newmassdad </p>
<p>You are correct. The luncheon was today at noon. The cocktail party is tonight, and her interview panel is Saturday at 9:00 am.</p>
<p>She was instructed to treat all events as interviews</p>
<p>Good luck to everyone! Cookiemom, thanks for the feedback on S's experiences. Will be useful if that becomes an option down the road.</p>
<p>Luncheon? Interesting. Wonder if that was new this year?</p>
<p>And yes, each of these events is an interview, but in different ways. I think for most kids the cocktail party is the most difficult, because of the difficulty in getting "a message" across while not dominating the discussion. Heck, it is a skill that many adults have not mastered either.</p>
<p>Regardless, best of luck to your D, and remember that the same qualities that led her to be a finalist will carry her far, whether or not she wins a Rhodes! I'm sure there are many other honors and awards in her future.</p>
<p>Just curious, NMD, why are you calling the Mitchell a "British" scholarship?? and why are you saying that the Gates Cambridge is NOT a British scholarship?</p>
<p>The Mitchell involves studying in Ireland...can't imagine the Irish call it British. But maybe you know something I don't.</p>
<p>Best of luck to all of the applicants - may they leave the process knowing that they did their best.</p>
<p>jonri,</p>
<p>calling them the "british" scholarships is just rather a tradition. Here's what U. Mich says: [url=<a href="http://www.provost.umich.edu/scholars/scholarships/about.html%5DScholarships%5B/url">http://www.provost.umich.edu/scholars/scholarships/about.html]Scholarships[/url</a>]</p>
<p>U. Chicago, where my D went, uses it to refer to the Rhodes, Marshall, Mitchell and Churchill Scholarships.</p>
<p>Part of this stems from somewhat similar application procedures, as well as sponsorship by UK entities (or Irish, in the case of Mitchell. Leave it to yanks to confuse Ireland and Britiain?).</p>
<p>Because Gates Cambridge is new, funded by US folks, and uses a completely different application/selection process, it is not (yet?) lumped into this category. But then, a number of other scholarships and fellowships with UK options aren't either.</p>
<p>she won. Headed to Oxford to study medical anthropology</p>
<p>WOW!!!!!!!!!</p>
<p>Congratulations to you and your daughter on this amazing accomplishment!!!!</p>
<p>That is amazing, renotse - I hope your daughter has an awesome experience!</p>
<p>Renotse, CONGRATS!!!!!</p>
<p>Bravo! Congratulations to you and your daughter!!</p>
<p>Congrats Renotse. Also, apparently Myron Rolle (plays free safety for Florida State) was awarded a Rhodes Scholarship as well. One of the best defensive players in the ACC, and he graduated before his junior season!</p>
<p>Congratulations, Renotse.</p>
<p>Here is a link to the news release. She is in district 8</p>
<p>The</a> Associated Press: Rhodes Scholars named for 2009</p>
<p>Press release and winners bios at Rhodes Trust web site</p>
<p>The</a> Rhodes Scholarships</p>