Professor Chris Miller on the future of the war in Ukraine
Anyone following the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine over the past month has likely run into commentary by Professor Chris Miller at some point.
Read MoreAnyone following the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine over the past month has likely run into commentary by Professor Chris Miller at some point.
Read MoreScholarship funding is a big focus for admitted students around this time of year. I’ve written recently about the importance of working on a broad-based financial plan, and most applicants hope that scholarship funding will make up as large a part of that plan as possible. Each year the release of admissions decisions triggers a huge number of requests for scholarship reconsideration and increased funding, so it seems worthwhile to dig into our process a bit to answer some of the most common questions our office receives.
Read MoreIt struck me recently that it’s been a while since we’ve been on campus during the gradual emergence of spring.
Read MoreWith the majority of fall 2022 admissions decisions now in the hands of our applicants, much of our attention is now focused on working with admitted students as they make enrollment decisions. Let that not obscure the fact that it’s still possible to submit an application!
Read MoreToday we turn to something of an eat-your-vegetables topic. The thrill of a favorable admissions decision is, for most candidates, accompanied by the realization that it’s time to get serious about making a financial plan. It’s understandable if the prospect makes you want to curl up into a ball and take a nap, hoping things will sort themselves out, but I assure you that the earlier you get cracking on financial planning the easier your path will be, and the more options you’re likely to have available to you.
Read MoreWhile the term “March Madness” has a strong college basketball connotation (at least for Americans), in the Admissions world the madness of March corresponds to the release of admissions decisions, which will be forthcoming in the next few days.
Read MoreIn times of international crisis I’m always glad to be able to refer to the extensive expertise of Fletcher’s faculty.
Read MoreAn announcement today from the editors of The Fletcher Forum of World Affairs, the school’s student-run scholarly journal. I encourage readers to check out the latest edition online!
Read MoreA quick highlight today of a recent book talk by Fiona Hill, sponsored by Fletcher’s Russia and Eurasia Program.
Read MoreAround this time of year I like to update readers on our work in the Admissions Committee. This process is one of my favorite times of the year: it’s a great opportunity to work with students, faculty, and other administrators in a unique capacity, and it always reassures me that we’re giving our applicants the deliberate and in-depth consideration they deserve.
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