FLAS application

[oswic]

Is anyone applying for a FLAS scholarship as part of their Penn application or any other application? Penn finally posted the FLAS application instructions and it requires a one-page, single-spaced essay and three LORs. I hadn't anticipated this but I think it is a good idea to apply, though I hate to ask my recommenders to write another letter by the Dec. 15 deadline. They have been so supportive and helpful and this doesn't give them much time.

Has anyone here applied for a FLAS scholarship? Do you think it would be best to apply for the summer program first and perhaps the year-long program later? Is there anything about the essay you think I should include (besides my language traininig and why language study is important for my research)?

Thanks so much. This stretch is particularly intesnse.

[Khayzuran]

I thought the Penn FLAS website said the due date is in March 2012? Penn's FLAS was particularly confusing; I couldn't tell whether the app is with the admissions app or separate. And their coordinator hasn't emailed me back with answers, even though other schools' staff have been super quick at responding to questions.

[oswic]

I thought the Penn FLAS website said the due date is in March 2012? Penn's FLAS was particularly confusing; I couldn't tell whether the app is with the admissions app or separate. And their coordinator hasn't emailed me back with answers, even though other schools' staff have been super quick at responding to questions.

I called yesterday for clarification and was told that the essay and letters of recommendation have to be included with the application. So Dec. 15 is the deadline for both.

[yannao]

Oh gosh... this is really horrible! I was under the impression that it was due March 2 as well... The deadline is in two days and I have no idea what I'm to do about this, since I thought I would have time to notify my professors later.

[yannao]

I just contacted the coordinator for Penn FLAS and she informed me that all FLAS applications, both for incoming students and those who are currently enrolled, are due March 2, 2012.