<human>: Can you provide a brief rundown of the text in within 3 sentences?

I recently secured a phone interview for a position that I desperately want. I work retail now, and getting this job would basically change my life.

Now, the thing is, this position (in corporate retail) requires a bachelors degree. This is something I'm actually currently working on. I'm 26, but I had to take time away from school due to a family situation over the last two years. But now I'm back in classes and working on the few credits I need to get that paper.

The reason I got this interview is because I have friends within the company I used as referrals, and we were all so persistent with the recruiters that they called me to talk to me a little, and decided then they'd give me a phone interview (The first step of a three interview process to get a job with this company)

Now, my resume clearly states my school but that my degree is currently in progress. I'm expecting the call this coming Tuesday and all I can think is that I'm going to really need to impress the guy I'm interviewing with to make up for the fact that I "lack" the necessary education. 

I know I'm 100% capable of doing the job, confidence is definitely not an issue here. But I really want to try to get that across, that despite not having the degree, I'm still the best choice for the position. It also doesn't help I've never done a phone interview before.

What I could really use is some advice on making myself stand out despite this resume handicap. Or honestly, just general phone interview advice would be greatly appreciated. 

I apologize if this gets asked a million times, but I refuse to go in blind and I want to do every possible thing I can to give me an edge when I get that call. 

If any more information is needed to be able to assist, feel free to ask and I'll respond as promptly as possible (going in to work a shift soon).
<bot>: Managed to get a phone interview for a position that requires a bachelors despite not having one myself, need to impress despite this.