<p>Andy actually interviewed me...I was really surprised, I never actually realized it till the end...ha who did yours?</p>
<p>that's just amazing that andy interviewed you! and yeah i asked my interviewer how many people applied total and she said about 900.</p>
<p>Any responses yet? Should be sometime this week!</p>
<p>Friday! 10char</p>
<p>Friday! woo hoo. Come on Friday :). haha.</p>
<p>Well even if we don't get it. I dunno. It'd suck. And I'd be disappointed. But at the same time, hey to make it to be a finalist is still prettty cool for a national scholarship.</p>
<p>Hi! Found this site through google. I thought we were to be notified BY the 21st rather than ON the 21st. That means it could be anytime this week. I have a guided hunting business.</p>
<p>Does anybody know if we find out by mail?? I'm out of town cause of spring break...</p>
<p>I think last year they found out by mail, but I think someone said either by email or mail.
Yah I think it could very well be sometime before Friday! Perhaps today!! Let me know if you guys hear anything! (+) or (-)</p>
<p>Mattby-Do you think she was implying that some will find out by mail and others by email (got it=mail)? Or had they not figured out which method to use?</p>
<p>Last year, the winners received an overnight letter. The people who didn't win got an e-mail that said something like "thanks for applying, however we cannot offer a scholarship at this time"</p>
<p>Hmmm...</p>
<p>yah, that's what I heard! lol the UPS guy just came by and I got really excited..but it was a package...I think they also found out on a friday! But...you never know! how long did your interview last?</p>
<p>What do you guys know about the NYC and St Louis Visits?</p>
<p>I'm not sure. The way she answered my question she seemed unsure. I am also going to be away Friday, so I'm hoping I get an email to find out. Feels like Friday will take forever to get here.</p>
<p>I think the visit is only in St. Louis this year and it seems to be for a couple of days. I checked - last year they were notified on 03-09 which was a Friday. What businesses do you have? Has anyone has any type of verification about their business?</p>
<p>I have heard nothing since my interview. Christine interviewed me and asked questions about my business only. She barely had a voice due to all of the interviews that she had completed that week. Mine was on a Thursday. I am guessing that I am probably not the type of person they are looking for... but who knows! I am from Colorado.</p>
<p>That didn't come out the way I wanted it too! LOL The part about being from Colorado is not related to me not being what they are looking for! I was just sharing where I live. Where is everyone else from?</p>
<p>haha.
Does anyone know what the judging criteria is for the Finalists? Does everyone start with a clean slate and is it solely based on the interview, or does our application affect the decision (along with the interview)? Hmm...</p>
<p>I'm guessing its the whole package (interview + application). One question I asked in my interview was how many students continue their business in college. She told me less than half, plus that it didn't really matter if they did or didn't, because the scholarship was awarding their entrepreneurial spirit. So it's all about the spirit!!</p>
<p>Yeah, Im still nervous...If anybody hears anything good or bad, be sure to let us know!</p>
<p>yah no kidding. i think most of us have a lot of that spirit! I asked a question or two, but didn't think too many other people would ask them questions! I'm on the west coast, so whatever happens, you guys will probably find out before me (if it's in the mail!)</p>
<p>^Well one person earlier said it's an overnight letter, so if it is all by mail, we would all find out on Friday. I'm only about a half hour from their office.</p>