Presidential Scholarship Interviews

You’ll use StandOut to record and submit your answers to three pre-recorded interview questions. Watch for a StandOut email the afternoon of Monday, Jan. 12, inviting you to create your account, which you must do by Friday, Jan. 23. Complete and submit your interview any time between Jan. 12-29. Keep scrolling for more on how to use StandOut.

Catch the recording of the Presidential Scholarship webinar from Thursday, Jan. 15. Hear SLU admission counselors explain what to expect, answer questions and provide tips on how to make an impression.

This day-long, in-person visit will give you a comprehensive look at SLU academics and resources. You must register for one of the two event dates by Friday, Jan. 23.

Feb. 20 Registration Feb. 27 Registration

If you cannot attend a Presidential Scholarship Visit Day, you must attend one of the following admitted student visit programs:

• Future Billiken Day
• Admitted Student Day
• Billiken for a Day
• SLU Showcase

Admitted Student Event Registration

If you cannot attend any of the events listed above, please contact your admission counselor.

Presidential Scholarship Visit: What to Expect

• Candidate breakfast
• University welcome
• Admission counselor introductions
• Presidential Scholars welcome
• Becoming a Billiken presentation
• Lunch
• Class visit
• Resource room, resource fair
• Campus tour
• Residence hall browse

Your day begins with an 8:45 a.m. check-in and concludes at 5 p.m. Dress is casual.

Your interview questions are prepared by current Presidential Scholars. You’ll have one practice session and then formally record your answers to three questions.

Presidential Scholarship Visit Day gives you the chance to experience life as a Billiken. You'll meet other students interviewing for the Presidential Scholarship and can talk with current Presidential Scholars and SLU faculty.

All interviews will be reviewed by a group of SLU’s current scholars, alumni and faculty. Decisions will be released in early March.

You'll receive a StandOut email the afternoon of Monday, Jan. 12 inviting you to create your StandOut account, which you must do by Friday, Jan. 23. Log in to watch instructions on how to practice and submit your answers to three pre-recorded interview questions.

Practice

• Record and review practice responses starting Monday, Jan. 12.
• Practice at least once; all practice recordings will disappear once you submit your official interview responses.
• Plan on two- to three-minute answers for each question.

Submit

• Once you start recording your actual interview responses, you cannot stop.
• Record and submit your official interview any time between Jan. 12-29.

To create an optimal interview environment, consider the following tips:

• Choose a quiet space with good lighting and a plain background.
• Make sure your computer is fully charged or plugged in.
• Use Chrome as your browser, if possible.

Be prepared to tell stories about your life and leadership experience. Your interview will be reviewed by a group of current scholars, alumni and faculty — they want to get to know you and what kind of leadership you could offer the SLU community.

SLU’s Presidential Scholars have different backgrounds and personalities. Be yourself and have fun.

SLU is located in the heart of St. Louis and is easily accessible by air, car and train. If you are driving to SLU, visitor parking is available at Laclede Parking Garage, located at the intersection of Grand Boulevard and Laclede Avenue at 3642 Laclede Ave., St. Louis, Missouri, 63103.

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