Application tips: Recommendations!
Returning to our Application tips series ahead of the January 10 scholarship priority deadline! A few words below on recommendations.
Read moreAdvice from Yaritza: recommendations
Returning today to our application advice series, Yaritza shares some things to keep in mind as you request letters of recommendation.
Read moreApplication tips: Recommendations
This is the time of year in which we receive a lot of requests for advice on preparing your application. I’ve written on this theme in the past, and I figured it’s helpful to hear a variety of perspectives from time to time. As such, I’ve asked the rest of the Admissions team to chime in with their advice on various pieces of the application. We’ll start today with Yaritza’s thoughts on letters of recommendation
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Reading recommendations from Lucia and the international law faculty
One of my many roles on our team is liaising with our LLM degree, in which capacity I work closely with my colleague Lucia, the primary administrator of that program. Following up a recent virtual event on international law at Fletcher, Lucia solicited reading recommendations from faculty for those students interested in international law subjects.
Read moreStaff recommendations to incoming students, Part Three
Wrapping up Admissions’ staff advice to incoming students is Laurie, focusing on the value of getting a variety of nagging practical matters taken care of prior to the start of the academic year.
Read moreStaff recommendations to incoming students, Part Two
Continuing with advice for incoming students, Liz and Lindsey encourage everyone to make the most of the comparatively less-scheduled time before the semester begins.
Read moreRecommendations: Help them help you!
For those of you planning to apply by the January 10 application deadline, you should by now have lined up recommenders. If you haven’t yet done so, don’t panic, but also don’t delay any longer! January 10, while still well over a month away, is effectively closer than it seems. Keep in mind that many people – particularly potential academic recommenders – are likely entering one of the busiest times of the year, both professionally and personally. Final exams, holiday preparations, and related travel will be occupying a lot of bandwidth for many; it’s reasonable for them to need as much notice as possible, and probably a few reminders to submit their letters, too.
Read moreAnd now a word about recommendations
With just over two weeks until the November 15 Early Notification deadline, this post is best timed for applicants aiming
Read more33% fewer recommendations
Regular readers may remember that, following our spring review of the 2016-17 application process, I said that there wouldn’t be
Read moreBoot Camp, Day 3: Arranging for supportive recommendations
What role do recommendations play in a Fletcher application? Well, from Fletcher’s point of view, a useful recommendation sheds light
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