This time of year is notable in many ways, including peak Pumpkin Industrial Complex activity and horror movie reruns on basic cable (did you know there are now at least THREE movies that can reasonably be referred to as “Halloween II?”), but in this space it’s squarely Application Deadline Reminder Season. As such, I’ll remind you that the November 10 application deadline for Early Notification is approaching.
Read MoreToday we’ll hear from Princess, also “returning” to Fletcher for her second year of study and first year in-residence.
Read MoreHow do you guys feel having in-person classes after so long? I have to say that it has been a little overwhelming, fun, and also exhausting. Our last year over zoom had its difficulties but at the same time its advantages. However, I would not change being at the Halls of Flags for anything.
Read MoreAmong the many annual rites of the academic year is the assembling of our Admissions Graduate Assistant team. We love having these students join our office as they provide crucial support to our operations throughout the year, though it’s also just nice to have the chance to get to know them and follow their student journey at Fletcher. Prospective students are likely to find themselves in touch with our GAs at some point during the year, too, as they’re often the first point of contact in our office. Returning MALD student Shelby worked with us all last year, too, though given our virtual format we’re just now getting our long-overdue opportunity to welcome her (and to welcome her back) in-person. She’s joined by first-year students Talha and Sandra, whom we’re of course also thrilled to have join us.
Read MoreA quick call out today for the approaching application deadlines for the Global Master of Arts (GMAP) Program. GMAP has an application cycle that runs in significant parallel to that of Fletcher’s residential degree programs, but because of its unique format and schedule, it also veers enough away at certain points to make it worth highlighting separately.
Read MoreGood grief, it’s already October! Amidst your various autumn chores – retrieving flannel sheets and sweaters from storage, removing window AC units, and getting your Halloween stuff – make sure you don’t lose sight of your application for January enrollment. The deadline of October 10 is now a short week away.
Read MoreOne of my favorite extracurricular events at Fletcher has come up on the calendar. As always, I’m happy to share the news about the launch of the annual Fletcher D-Prize competition. This competition in creative poverty solutions highlights the spirit of social entrepreneurship that courses through our student community.
Read MoreAn important part of the Fletcher admissions process is the evaluative interview, for which you can now register online. Interviews are optional, so they’re small-i “important,” but we strongly encourage all applicants to schedule one before submitting their application.
Read MoreAnyone aspiring to a diplomatic career should take note of several government fellows programs that annually provide Fletcher students access to practicing diplomats. It’s an honor and pleasure for our community to welcome this group of international affairs practitioners each year.
Read MoreLet’s talk January enrollment. Given that we long ago coined the term “Januarian” for our students who matriculate each year in the spring semester, I feel empowered to expand the language further with “Januarianism:”
Januarianism [jan-yoo-er-ee-uh-nizm]
noun
1. The state or quality of being a Januarian at The Fletcher School.
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