Deadlines, approaching fast
My friends, there is a mere ONE WEEK remaining until the application deadline for January 2019 enrollment (that’s October 15
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General Admissions News
What’s happening now in the Admissions Office.
Coffee and conversation with Fletcher students
It’s hard to imagine a world without coffee, isn’t it? It fuels irrepressible banter, anchors epic clashes of will, and helps keep us from getting too verklempt. It also provides a great context to get to know Fletcher. In case you haven’t heard, our office offers a “Coffee with a Current Student” program during the academic year, which allows you to – stay with me here – have coffee with a current student.
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Post #1925: In which I say goodbye and introduce your new blogger
Two weeks ago, I decided that I would publish a post every day so that my last-ever Admissions Blog post could be #1925. No special reason for selecting that number, except that it sounds more impressive than 1923. So here I am, writing my final post.
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Kristen and I chat about our news
Friday’s post described all the changes coming to the Admissions team. (SO MANY changes after so many years of little movement!) In preparation for moving along, Kristen and I chatted about what’s ahead for each of us. We’ve never been shy about keeping ourselves/each other entertained at work, so we opened up a shared document and started sharing.
JD: A year ago, we never would have predicted it, but here we are — both of us planning a transition from Fletcher Admissions. In your case, you’re not going too far. Would you like to describe the work that will soon be taking up your days full-time?
Read MoreBack to Admissions news
Even as the arrival of new students is the focus for the Admissions staff this week, there’s a whole lot already on the Admissions calendar. Starting on September 11 with the first APSIA event, at least one Admissions staffer will be on the road until mid-November. Check out our travel calendar for information about events near you.
Read MoreAdmissions comings and goings
Dan sent an email to the community last week with updates on the Admissions Office staff. I’m going to quote liberally from his message to share a bunch of news with all of you. Here we go!
We have a new colleague. Welcome, Lindsey!
Tweak to the essay questions
Earlier in the summer, I confidently stated that we wouldn’t be changing the application essay questions this year. And then the staff got to talking…and the result is that we have added two options to the existing topic for what we call “Essay 2.” If you’ve already drafted your essay, fear not. Option three is the same as last year’s essay topic.
For everyone who hasn’t yet written the essay, here’s what you’re going to find on this year’s application.
Read MoreFresh new look!
The Admissions Blog had a spa day yesterday and has emerged with this fresh new look! With the redesign, the decorative elements of the blog no longer match the Fletcher website and, instead, are closer to what you’ll find on the main Tufts website or the site for the Cummings School. The Fletcher site will catch the redecoration wave soon (sometime this fall), with the blog having led the way.
Aside from the design, you’ll find that not much as changed. You can still go all the way back in the archives, reviewing our very first of more than 1900 posts, if you want to. I hope you’ll like the new look!
Read MorePickering and Rangel fellowship applications
One of our students, Rami, who is also a Rangel Fellow, wrote this week to make me aware of a
Read MoreDC Summerfest
Hey DC-based readers! I’ll be at the Summerfest event tomorrow (Wednesday) evening, 5:30-8:00, along with reps from our friendly competitors.
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