The Unofficial SMART Scholarship Forum

Guest wrote:I read a lot of the older forums posts. They didn't conduct the phone interviews last year, either (if I remember correctly - you can double check for yourself). I'm pretty sure they're just really bad about updating the site/timelines.

I never had a phone interview in the 2010 cohort.

I read a lot of the older forums posts. They didn't conduct the phone interviews last year, either (if I remember correctly - you can double check for yourself). I'm pretty sure they're just really bad about updating the site/timelines.

Also recommended by a facility. Haven't heard squat from SMART. I suspect that no one has gotten a call yet. Hopefully it doesn't have anything to do with the potential funding problems.

Oh well, as long as we hear something on or around their April 9 date, I'll be happy.

The website has always (to my knowledge) said that the SPO will call for interviews with those who are considered after the sites submit their suggestions; however, it is not true that they call for phone interviews with every candidate who is under consideration.

I received the award and was never interviewed by SMART after my SF recommended me for the award.

I have no idea whether my case was a slight exception or the rule.

I was recommended by a facility, but I have not heard anything from SMART yet. No interview.

I'm curious, has anyone been interviewed by SMART yet? I read everyone recommended for an award by a DoD facility will get a call from the SMART team.

Thanks!