The On-Campus Selection Process Smith College is required by the respective fellowship committees to interview each candidate before forwarding the applications to them. In some cases, the College may be allowed to forward only a certain number of applications, while in others the College may forward all eligible applications. About a week after you submit your application, you will be interviewed by a fellowship committee comprised of faculty and administrators. The interview date and time will be arranged by the Office for International Study.
Interviews are usually twenty minutes long.
You are urged to take notes and ask questions. The committee will do as much as possible to help you with your application. During your interview, there are a few steps you can take to help yourself and the committee members have a good interview. Maintain eye contact as much as possible, particularly with the person who has asked the question you are addressing. Make sure you understand the question before answering.