Jefferson scholar interview- first round

Does anyone when you will hear back if you have passed the first round in the application and at least will get the group interview ? My daughter was nominated for the Jefferson and I have read different threads that are old and the dates are all over the place. Anyone heard anything yet or is it in January?

There are a couple other threads on this subject - if you do a search I think you’ll find the information you’re looking for.

I think it depends on your region. Atlanta area interviews are January 12.

I was just wondering if you only get an email if you are still in the race so to say or if my daughter should look for an email that she is not being considered for the scholarship at this point. I rather that she knows quickly that she is out than just thinking that she might still get it.

^ Based on our experience you will not get an email or any other communication if you are out of consideration. I love everything about UVA but I was extremely underwhelmed by the courtesy extended to the nominees by the Jefferson scholars program.

I have been notified I am a semi-finalist and have been invited to interview. Your daughter might now by now

@jmk518 The Jefferson Scholars Foundation is separate from UVA admissions. Have you considered giving the Jefferson Scholars Foundation some feedback about your experience?

wow, I was actually expecting them to send out an email to all applicants who didn’t make it just thanking them for their interest in the scholarship and the time it took to complete it. Just a few nice words would do.

Have any Cincinnati area nominees heard anything regarding next steps?

my daughter got an email today and has a date for an interview, yay

@sevmom - No I have not. Our principal, the nominator, made several calls to follow up because I was convinced something has been missed and he said they assured him everything was in order. She never received a single communication from the foundation.

New York City and surrounding area interviews are first two weekends in Feb . According to their email, they interview everyone that applied .