More planning: Shed the debt
If you’re expecting to take loans to pay for graduate school, in particular if you are a U.S. citizen or
Read moreA few notes about scholarships
Mid-to-late March is an exciting time for newly admitted students. Many candidates have several good options in front of them, but after the initial excitement passes it can quickly start to feel overwhelming. There’s a lot to research about different graduate programs, and a lot of financial planning to do. Last week I covered some basics on financial planning, mainly advocating a “portfolio” approach to meet the costs of attendance. For almost everyone, Fletcher scholarships are a major piece of that portfolio, so it’s worth going into a bit more detail about our scholarship process.
Read moreSome notes on scholarship funding
This is a frenzied time of year for admitted candidates. The process of researching and getting to know grad programs has gone into overdrive, and for most there’s a lot of financial planning work going on, too. I recently discussed some basics on financial planning in this space, emphasizing the importance of a “portfolio” strategy of meeting the costs of attending grad school. Fletcher scholarships, typically a significant part of that portfolio, merit a bit further discussion.
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Snowman update, and a few signs of spring
With decisions out and many applicants in conversation with our team about enrollment logistics and financial planning, one unspoken but obvious reader query has been hovering over this blog for the past week or so: what’s the latest with the snowman?
Read moreCollege Seniors: Map Your Future at Fletcher!
Hi all, Dropping a quick note to make sure you’re aware of an upcoming deadline that might have slipped past
Read moreJune 10 – Map Your Future application deadline
I’m coming at you with an unexpected deadline reminder today, readers. Yes, yes, I am indeed aware that it’s early May, and you’re forgiven if you thought we were through with application deadlines for a while. The current college seniors among you, however, have an important remaining deadline to be aware of. June 10 is the final deadline to apply to Fletcher via the Map Your Future (MYF) pathway.
Read moreCalling aspiring Foreign Service Officers
Future Foreign Services Officers, this post is for you! Now is the time of year to be aware of three major fellowships for those interested in Foreign Service careers, two of which have recently announced their upcoming application cycles.
Read moreEarly Notification Application Deadline – November 10
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 moreMap Your Future – June application deadline
Regular blog readers may be surprised to see a deadline-related post at this point in the year. It’s approaching mid-May, after all, the time of year in which your focus understandably may be more on the dubious playoff prospects of the Celtics or the surprising start of the spunky Red Sox. For current college seniors, though, the June 10 Map Your Future (MYF) application deadline is one to bear in mind.
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