Application tips: The Essays
Our final “application tips” post in this year’s series comes from Laura, sharing some thoughts on the components of an effective essay
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Suggestions from Fletcher admissions on best steps to take when applying to Fletcher or other grad programs.
Application tips: The Application Form
As we continue our series of “Application Tips,” I wanted to shed some insight onto the application form itself. This is the first part of the application you come to and may seem the most straightforward; just some data entry before you get to the more substantive essays, resume, and letters of recommendation. But don’t discount this section – we read these forms carefully and gain valuable insight into your candidacy through your answers.
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
Read moreApplication season in full swing
It’s around this time of year that it starts to feel like there’s a lot happening at once in our office. We’re currently working with students admitted for the January 2022 semester as they make their enrollment plans, and also beginning the process of reviewing applications received by last week’s Early Notification deadline (which I believe I’ve mentioned in this space two or three thousand times). The latter involves not just reading applications ourselves, but coordinating a large committee of current students and faculty readers, too. On top of that there are lots of remaining recruitment events on the calendar, and another application deadline – the “big one” – approaching on January 10th.
Read moreAdmissions interviews now available!
An 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 moreOn Januarianism
Let’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.
Read moreAdmissions interviews and counselor appointments available now
Though the admissions cycle doesn’t really have a discrete “end,” late August always does feel like the beginning of a new process. Recruitment events will soon greatly increase, and the application for 2022 enrollment will shortly be live on our website. This also means that our fall interview program will soon begin in earnest.
Read morePickering Fellowship application now open
A plug today for the Thomas R. Pickering Foreign Affairs Fellowship Program, which has recently opened its 2022 application cycle. Funded by the US Department of State, the Pickering Fellowship is a go-to opportunity for aspiring Foreign Service Officers.
Read moreFrom the Admissions Team: Advice from Lucia
A mentor—someone more experienced in your field and able to offer advice and guidance, is one of the best assets you can have as a graduate student.
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