Fletcher dream ended??

[just4u1530]

Dear Friends

I have applied for Fletcher's MALD program and submitted my online application for Jan 15 deadline. However, my transcripts have not been received by the school because of the postal delays. I was asked to wait till Feb 1 but my transcripts haven't reached yet..

Yesterday, I spoke to the admissions assistant and offered to submit SCANNED COPIES of my transcripts because it was not possible for me to send fresh set of transcripts.I don't have an extra set of transcripts and am in Germany. It will take time to get in touch with the University in India and request for new transcripts. I also assured the School of submitting original transcripts, in case an admission offer is made.

I am a bit disappointed by the response of the school. The admissions assistant said she cannot assure me that my application would be considered, it depends on the discretion of the admission panel and there is a chance that they will not consider my application.

Now, I appreciate the application review policy of the school but I fail to understand as to why they can't even look at my application. Every other school asks prospective students to submit copies of transcripts and original transcripts are required only after the admission...Why Fletcher cannot make an exception for this unfortunate situation..Its not a case of forgery or deception. The remaining part of my application was completed two weeks back and since then my application is lying in a folder waiting for my transcripts to arrive!!!!

I am really distressed..

[fso2k11]

"Every other school asks prospective students to submit copies of transcripts and original transcripts are required only after the admission..." - this is not true. Common, but not true.

Also, there was a deadline. Sometimes they're difficult to meet. I can't imagine how difficult it must be to get transcripts and any other information from Germany, India or anywhere else outside the US. It is difficult enough for me to get them from my community college, undergrad and grad. However I am not at all surprised by their response and you shouldn't be either.

Good luck.

Dear Friends

I have applied for Fletcher's MALD program and submitted my online application for Jan 15 deadline. However, my transcripts have not been received by the school because of the postal delays. I was asked to wait till Feb 1 but my transcripts haven't reached yet..

Yesterday, I spoke to the admissions assistant and offered to submit SCANNED COPIES of my transcripts because it was not possible for me to send fresh set of transcripts.I don't have an extra set of transcripts and am in Germany. It will take time to get in touch with the University in India and request for new transcripts. I also assured the School of submitting original transcripts, in case an admission offer is made.

I am a bit disappointed by the response of the school. The admissions assistant said she cannot assure me that my application would be considered, it depends on the discretion of the admission panel and there is a chance that they will not consider my application.

Now, I appreciate the application review policy of the school but I fail to understand as to why they can't even look at my application. Every other school asks prospective students to submit copies of transcripts and original transcripts are required only after the admission...Why Fletcher cannot make an exception for this unfortunate situation..Its not a case of forgery or deception. The remaining part of my application was completed two weeks back and since then my application is lying in a folder waiting for my transcripts to arrive!!!!

I am really distressed..

[indyir]

"Every other school asks prospective students to submit copies of transcripts and original transcripts are required only after the admission..." - this is not true. Common, but not true.

Also, there was a deadline. Sometimes they're difficult to meet. I can't imagine how difficult it must be to get transcripts and any other information from Germany, India or anywhere else outside the US. It is difficult enough for me to get them from my community college, undergrad and grad. However I am not at all surprised by their response and you shouldn't be either.

Good luck.

yes it is unfortunate, but i think they did their bit by extending it till February 1st.

Also , with things like transcripts it is always safer to have extra copies and also mail with services like DHL which are easy to track and ensure delivery in 48 hrs .

They said they cannot guarantee it will be reviewed, so there is still hope for u that there might be some chance that is reviewed.