


TRIO UB Recruit Newsletter - 10/31/20

October 31, 2020

This information is only for the students who signed up for Peer Interviews for Saturday, October 31st.

For students who signed up for Saturday, November 7th there will be a similar email to this sent next week but with a new Zoom link.

1. CHECK IN ➟

Each student needs to join the Zoom call 30 minutes before their interview is scheduled. The check-in schedule is shown below.

If there is any issues with this just send us an email!

Zoom ID: 831 2517 2121
Zoom: https://unt.zoom.us/j/83125172121

2. VISIT & INFO ➟

During this time, students will get to engage in conversation with the staff in order to give them the opportunity to stand out and make their application stronger. Also, staff will have final information and updates as this is the last Saturday session before selection.

3. PEER INTERVIEW

Once it is time for student's scheduled interview staff will place the student into a breakout room with three members. The interview will start off with introductions then the members will have a short list of questions to ask. Once the interview has been completed students will come back to the main Zoom room before heading out.

Check-In Schedule Breakdown

Interview Time Check-In Time
1:00 PM - 1:15 PM ------------- 12:30 PM
1:15 PM - 1:30 PM ------------- 12:45 PM
1:30 PM - 1:45 PM ------------- 1:00 PM
1:45 PM - 2:00 PM ------------- 1:15 PM
2:00 PM - 2:15 PM ------------- 1:30 PM
2:15 PM - 2:30 PM ------------- 1:45 PM
2:30 PM - 2:45 PM ------------- 2:00 PM
2:45 PM - 3:00 PM ------------- 2:15 PM

Interview Tips

1. Be sure you pay attention to each member's name and use that information throughout the interview.
2. Don't give short, two-word responses. Always try to expand on your answers.
3. Ask at least one question at the end of the interview (this shows interest).
4. You're amazing so be sure to make sure they know that. Don't downplay your accomplishments and wins!
5. Be honest.
6. At the end of the interview thank them for their time.
7. Understand your abilities and why you want to be a part of the program.

Application Status Email

Earlier today Martika (Martika.Jacobs@unt.edu) sent out an email to each recruit stating what is missing from their application. If you did not receive that email please email her so she can see is going on. We want to make sure everyone knows what has and what hasn't been received.

Application Links

1. Submit Information Sheet (https://bit.ly/2FN6UHN)
2. Complete Application (https://bit.ly/3e5oP9n)
3. Submit Report Card (email)
4. Submit Essay (email)
5. Recommendation Form (https://bit.ly/34gZvKb)
6. Submit Principal Letter (https://bit.ly/31jLSYO)
7. Schedule Peer Interview (https://bit.ly/34GrTFS)
15 minutes long
Saturday, Octo. 31st from 1PM – 3PM
Saturday, Nov. 7th from 1PM – 3PM

Introduction to UB

This presentation gives a moe in-depth view of the TRIO Upward Bound program than what was said during the school presentation.

Student Panel

We invite a couple of our current UB members and recent graduates to join us to discuss a student's perspective of TRIO UB. The students answer a range of questions from staff, recruits, and parents.

Application Breakdown

In this video we go through the complete online application and explain all the parts of it and it's importance. However, the look of the application has now changed since this video but all of the content is the exact same.

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This information is only for the students who signed up for Peer Interviews for Saturday, October 31st.For students who signed up for Saturday, November 7th there will be a similar email to this sent next week but with a new Zoom link.