Posse Scholarship Process – Concise Review

DAP Interview Overview

• Three rounds: DAP $1$, DAP $2$, DAP $3$
  • DAP $1$: large group (≈ $50$–$70$ people); only Posse staff present; focuses on teamwork activities
  • DAP $2$: small group / individual; deeper discussion of online application; college reps not yet present
  • DAP $3$: medium group (≈ $20$–$25$ people); Posse staff and college admissions officers attend; similar collaborative tasks followed by brief networking

Timeline (NY Cohort – Approx.)

• DAP $1$: mid- to late August / early September
• Decision for DAP $2$: ~$2$ weeks after DAP $1$ (late September–October)
• DAP $2$: late September–October
• Decision for DAP $3$: ~$2$ weeks after DAP $2$ (early November)
• DAP $3$: late November–early December
• Scholarship decision: within $1$ week of DAP $3$

Interview Structure & Tips

• Dress code: business casual / professional
• Key evaluation points: collaboration, engagement, clarity, authenticity
• Quality over quantity: concise, meaningful contributions valued more than dominating talk-time
• Introverts acceptable—show active listening & team facilitation
• For DAP $2$: know why you ranked each school; prepare to discuss application details

College Matching & Application

• Matching occurs after DAP $2$; applicants submit Early Decision (ED) to matched school (deadline ≈ November $15$)
• Only $11$ partner schools available for Posse New York; cannot use scholarship at non-partner institutions
• STEM-specific Posses: currently Brandeis & UW-Madison (must intend STEM major); Babson strictly business
• Double majors allowed (e.g., STEM + music) once on campus

Financial Aid Considerations

• Posse covers full tuition only
• Room, board, fees, travel = student responsibility (seek additional aid/scholarships)
• Matched school may offer need-based aid to supplement, but not guaranteed

Middlebury Highlights

• Strong academics; small community (≈ $2800$ students)
• Emphasis on languages & study-abroad (renowned summer language schools)
• Tight alumni network; supportive campus environment ideal for focus & connection

Miscellaneous FAQs

• May decline Posse offer at any stage—communicate promptly; seat then offered to alternate
• Extracurricular section: “brag” freely; showcase breadth of interests—no single cohesive theme required
• Three-two programs & non-partner continuations: inquire directly with Posse HQ for funding specifics