New week, new community, new tasks

Following Friday’s release of decisions and a relaxing weekend, Admissions staff members returned to a new phase of the admissions process:  working with (and congratulating!) the new community of admitted students.

Let me also pause to say to those who did not receive good news on Friday: please stay in contact with us.  And thank you to everyone for your interest throughout the year.

Starting today, we’re primed to reach out to admitted students and receive their requests for more information.  We’ve scheduled online chats, information sessions, and an open house.  Those who can’t participate in an organized activity can visit at their convenience.  And, of course, there will be emails.  Many emails.

Though the weeks from January to March are busy for us, somehow the March/April period is even more hectic.  And the next five weeks should be busy for admitted students, too.  Doing the research that results in selecting the right graduate school takes time.  You did your preliminary scouting before applying, of course, but now is when you make doubly sure that the program in which you will enroll best matches your academic and career objectives.  Gather all the detail you need about Fletcher and your other graduate programs and then make a well-considered decision.  Explore the course offerings in detail.  Learn about the student community.  We’ll do our part via multiple media to provide you with information to help in your decision making.  And the Admissions Blog will continue to supply stories about our wonderful community and rich intellectual environment.

Speaking for everyone on the Admissions Staff, we encourage you to learn as much as you can before making a final decision.  Of course, we hope you will choose Fletcher, but it’s even more important that September finds you in classes that move you toward your academic and career goals.  We welcome your questions!  And, congratulations, once again, on your admission!