McNair Postbaccalaureate Achievement Program

Interview Preparation Page

What should you do before your interview with the McNair Scholars Office?

• review the McNair Scholars website  (if you are on this page, you have began this step)
  
  
• have the desire to obtain your Ph.D. (in any area of study)
  
  
• research what field you may want to pursue as a graduate student (i.e. Biology, Sociology, Mathematics, Graduate School)
  
  
• research what program will be most compatible with your interest and abilities
  
  
• know if you are available to fulfill the summer requirements of the McNair Program (vigorous research, GRE preparation, etc.)
  
  
• research FSU faculty you may want as a research mentor (a former professor, etc.)
  
  
• understand the McNair Program only supports students who want to earn a PhD