<p>QAS is definitely available for January since I ordered it at time of registration.</p>
<p>Sent from my SCH-I510 using CC</p>
<p>Did anyone receive their QAS yet? I ordered it after S took the Jan 26 test. Havenāt gotten it yet.</p>
<p>Huhā¦ I guess I screwed something upā¦ Can you order it after the fact?</p>
<p>Yes I believe you can order it after the fact. There was some discussion of that earlier in this thread. I donāt believe the QAS will come
for another week or so yet.</p>
<p>QAS may be ordered up to five months after test date. Here is the CB page that explains the availability (Oct, Jan & May in the U.S.) and how to order.
[SAT</a> Scores - Student Answer Verification Services](<a href=āThe SAT ā SAT Suite | College Boardā>The SAT ā SAT Suite | College Board)</p>
<p>In many cases, Question-and-Answer Service materials may not arrive until after the next scheduled test date. Materials are typically mailed within 6-8 weeks of the test date if you order when you register, or 3-4 weeks after ordering if you do so after scores have been released for your test.</p>
<p>Interviews really vary with the school. My two already in college had interviews where appropriate attire ranged from coat and tie to shorts and nice shirt. Then they also had phone interviews (no dress code required)! They did some digging to find out what was appropriate for each place - if they can find current students (Facebook?) they tend to be helpful. We didnāt have to worry about dresses for my GUYS. 
Usually interviews for scholarships are dressier than interviews for acceptance.</p>
<p>Creekland: I agree that one needs to look at schools that may be a āstep downā to discover a more affordable place or one that offers merit money. My younger son understands that, so he is very open minded. Not so sure that some of his classmates are. Often these kids do not look for merit money. They just want a particular school, and who cares about cost. Our college counselor has been trying to educate kids on debt and loans. Two parents came to see her this fall, and they said their kids will not be finishing this year. They need to work to earn some money for school before they can return.</p>
<p>Our DSā14 is very much aware that FA is a major issue. He saw how it affected our DDā12ās application process and final selection.</p>
<p>Some schools/organizations that award scholarships that used to do phone interviews when in person is not possible are now utilizing Skype so thatās also a consideration. You might not have to worry about shoes, but from the waist up theyāll want to look presentable. 
Check their website for the most up to date information. For one school S3 is looking at as early as two years ago they were āinformativeā only. Something nice to do, but not part of your record. While putting data points into the spreadsheet I was surprised to find it is now āevaluativeā and becomes part of your application file. I mentioned the change to his GC in a meeting and even she seemed surprised.</p>
<p>CTā¦ Thanks so much for link:) Just ordered for DSā¦ he will take it a second time, although I told him the decision was 100% up to him because he his scores were very good, he wants to I guess, but not until the Oct date. He didnāt get much time to work with his tutor before the Jan. test, so he will have all summer now, and I have heard a lot of kids can really improve in the fall of Senior year.</p>
<p>Same boat as glido hereā¦ DS14 knows we are not letting any of our kids take on debt, so will be where the the $ is, and learned a lot watching DS12, who was insanely fortunate to be going to his favorite school that also gave him the most $. Somehow I"m not sure my DS14 could be that lucky too:).</p>
<p>Agentninetynine: DS did interview at Gonzaga. All of the prospective students except one were dressed very casually. There were about 20 students in the lobby for interviews and tours. One boy was in khakis and a pink polo shirt, but every other kid was in shorts and tee shirts. I remember it very clearly because it was such a stark contrast. It was a warm September day, but in March I think youāll find the kids are wearing casual pants or jeans and casual tops. I know it may be different in other parts of the country, but itās pretty relaxed in the northwest. Iād go with neat and clean and just make sure she feels comfortable in whatever sheās wearing. Oh, and that her footwear works for walking around in wet or snowy conditions!</p>
<p>Gonzaga does give nice merit and their starting costs are lower than many privates. Itās in the city, but doesnāt feel that way. Good luck!</p>
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For job/internship interviews over skype, S1ās school career center recommends they dress appropriately from head to toe. Not sure if itās to put them in the right mindset, or in case they stand up to get something or what.</p>
<p>AgentNinetyNine - Our DS interviewed at Gonzaga last week. It was a āstealthā interview, as we had only scheduled a tour and interview with engineering faculty. After those were done, I popped back into the visit office to ask a couple of quick questions, they made a quick call, and <em>boom</em> DS found himself in the office of the Head of Admissions, being interviewed, with absolutely no prep! At least his white sweatshirt was <em>spotless</em> ( laundry tips provided if asked;)) and his jeans were relatively clean with no holes. Then the HoA invited us to join them, and she couldnāt have been more relaxed and welcoming. It sounded like the interview went well, and our son is not an outgoing kid. We were given very specific estimates of merit aid amounts, which was what I hoped to get. I think Spygirl will have nothing to worry about in the wardrobe department - nearly all the other kids waiting for interviews were dressed casually and warmly, as it was a snow flurry kind of day. Gonzaga jumped to the top two on DSās list after this visit - they even have a Panda Express on campus, which is a big plus for him!</p>
<p>Skype is a great alternative if you canāt be there in person and the interviewer knows how to work it from their end. Iād have to find a spot where they couldnāt see the trail of crap DD drags through the house. That kid is like Pig Pen only instead of dirt following her, itās a jet stream of shoes, clothes, bags, sports gear, papers, books. You get the idea. I fear for her college roommate.</p>
<p>Thanks for the Gonzaga advice PacNWmom & Moltian. She definitely has the cold weather gear as we are in Oregon. Moltian ā your DS is a junior, and they already gave you merit aid amounts?</p>
<p>Agentninetynine: My mom used to call me the āAgent in Charge of Redistributionā because I was just like your daughter. Feel free to use it in your spy household! Like most moms, I am now the āAgent in Charge of Finding and Attending to Redistributed Items.ā</p>
<p>AgentNinetyNine - Yes, DS is a junior and yes, they did give the range of merit aid he would likely fall in. Obviously, that would be contingent on keeping the GPA at least what it is now (!), and of course the admissions folks have not even seen his official application at this point. He took the ACT in Sept. and did pretty well - she was basing the estimated merit aid mostly on test score and GPA, as many schools do, and on what he told her about himself. She seemed appreciative of the APās heās taken and will take next year. Of course, she could promise nothing, but it was helpful to know where in the range of awards he might be. It seems like many private schools give categories of merit aid on their websites, but even using the > 75% guideline, itās not always clear how much they are talking about for a kid with specific stats. Gonzagaās range is $3-15 K! So it was helpful to hear her answer to my question! </p>
<p>Sounds like itās fortunate Spygirl and my son canāt be roommates - theyād never find the door!</p>
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<p>Hmmā¦ sheāll have just taken her SAT and we might have the results back by the time we are at Gonzaga. Not holding out a lot of hope though as the ACT seems to be her test. It sounds as if they were very interested in your son, Moltian. Can I ask what the other top choice is for him? And no, he wouldnāt want to room with her. Theyād need a tracking dog just to find the door.</p>
<p>He also loved WSU - wonderful spirit, and we met several engineers who were so passionate about their work! He has several friends there. Heās torn right now between being ādoneā with the search process, having found two schools he likes and where he is reasonably likely to gain admission (never want to count those chickens!) and looking a little further afield. We have a visit planned to UW next month, which may end up being a strong contender. He liked Montana State when we visited there last summer, as well. He may decide to consider OSU, Cal Poly and Santa Clara just for variety, but we are really targeting merit aid this time around - weāre considerably closer to retirement than we were for our oldest, DDā03!! Heās not thinking he wants to venture too far from the Northwest, WA in particular! If he could just take his 9 best buddies and all go to WSU, heād be a happy camper. But this is his junior year - kids, boys, especially, can change so much from now to next spring. Iām trying to help him have good options for who he may be then, and I imagine if he never varied from WSU and Gonzaga heād probably be ok!</p>
<p>Moltian - great story! Wow, canāt believe a '14 has already gotten an interview, This train is moving fast. Sounds like a great kid - those schools will be fighting over him before all is said and done. Our son met the admissions dean at Oregon, he similarly gave a range of $8K per year based on SAT and gpa. DS has expressed interest in Gonzaga and Santa Clara as well.</p>
<p>pacnwmom and moltian, did you get the impression from the info session that Gonzaga really wants students to visit? The visit is costly for us, but son is interested, we would make it happen if itās important for admissionā¦</p>