<p>i had interview today. it didnt go that well for me. i dressed well but i was nervous. it was my first interview in my entire life. I didnt know what to expect. i had some good answers and the interviewer said that was noble. however, i fidgeted too much. is that gonna effect my chances of getting nomination? is interview weight that much for a nomiation? btw i only applied for U.s merchant marine academy for a nomination</p>
<p>I couldn't tell you what I thought unless I saw the interview. It probably depends on the panel that interviews you. They may admire you if you gave good answers even though you were visibly nervous, or you may have hidden your anxiety sufficiently, or they may have held it against you if you did not handle pressure well. Remember, you're likely one of very many people they talk to who is nervous and in their first real interview.</p>
<p>If you don't mind saying, what state are you in?</p>
<p>use your experience from that interview to do better in the next one. think of the questions they asked, then your answers, and then how you could improve those answers. also, check out one of the Academy Candidate Books by William Smallwood - they list lots of questions that the panel will probably ask. there's lots of good interview advice threads on this forum - check those out and prepare for your next interview.</p>
<p>i live in maryland</p>
<p>^^^^ I would not waste any time worrying about it- sounds like you were satisfied with your answers- as for being nervous, I would suspect everyone going in there is nervous! If you gave solid answers, chances are they will overlook some nerves....
what I would suggest is that you write a thankyou note to your MOC.</p>
<p>Not sure how competetive USMMA is for MD..... anyway, you can only move forward. </p>
<p>Might I also suggest arranging a visit to Kings Point, or request and overnight stay, if you have not done so already. The reason I suggest that is the Admissions Dean (and usually an assit or 2)....and sometimes even the Supe- meets with the candidates (or at least they did when our son visited there on a recruits weekend)- it might be another opportunity to put a "face" to the name, at least at the school!</p>
<p>Hang in!</p>
<p>For the rest of you- the lesson here is to practice those interviews ahead of time- with different people asking the questions (not mom and dad, uncle joe or aunt sally). Practice does make perfect- and the added confidence is well worth the effort!</p>