tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5551142965625236450.post788161905268849256..comments2020-01-10T06:23:31.140-08:00Comments on A Temporary Blog on Applying to Grad School: 2 Down, 2 To GoMasasahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00783902610798734846noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5551142965625236450.post-15983210107277368062010-03-05T20:27:23.168-08:002010-03-05T20:27:23.168-08:00Alison, thank you so much for your message and you...Alison, thank you so much for your message and your phone call. Bless you for being willing to ask for a rush on the processing of my application. I want you to know how much I appreciate that. I look forward to hearing from the school.Masasahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00783902610798734846noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5551142965625236450.post-62969227156231176412010-03-05T07:24:38.647-08:002010-03-05T07:24:38.647-08:00Sigh. I would love to visit WA state. Not in the...Sigh. I would love to visit WA state. Not in the cards in the short term, however. Worcester I could handle!<br /><br />I just wanted to let you know that your application is complete and is heading to the Admissions Committee today. It typically takes us a few weeks to reach a decision but I'm asking for a rush to try to get you a decision by March 15.<br /><br />Thank you for applying!Andover Newtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07669479095252841704noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5551142965625236450.post-84933212691268080822010-03-01T11:15:29.168-08:002010-03-01T11:15:29.168-08:00:-) And, ah, the essay describes the first congreg...:-) And, ah, the essay describes the first congregation I served, which is on the other coast...but if you are ever in Washington State, I recommend heading their way for a visit.Masasahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00783902610798734846noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5551142965625236450.post-52722743897000493392010-03-01T06:51:29.235-08:002010-03-01T06:51:29.235-08:00Hello there. It suddenly occurred to me to connect...Hello there. It suddenly occurred to me to connect the dots between this blog and our email correspondence. Funny that your blog didn't pop up on my cyber alert again yet.<br /><br />We are close to the point when we'll be updating our applications for Fall 2011...we'll for sure clarify the word count for the essays. Thanks for flagging the issue for us.<br /><br />Having read your 2nd essay this morning I find I want to come meet your congregation! <br /><br />Peace, AlisonAndover Newtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07669479095252841704noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5551142965625236450.post-77315438773640297692010-02-22T12:53:28.006-08:002010-02-22T12:53:28.006-08:00Hi Alison! What a surprise to have you alerted to...Hi Alison! What a surprise to have you alerted to the presence of my blog. It is funny because until recently I had been careful to use only initials of the schools. In any case, thank you for taking the time to write.<br /><br />I have been meaning to call the admissions department for a week or two now, so thank you for the prompting. <br /><br />Each of the schools to which I am applying is very different from the others, and I am thus applying to each one for very different reasons. None of my applications have looked alike, but once I had one written it was easier to do the second because some aspects of the first were a good launch pad for the second. <br /><br />In the case of Andover Newton, however, I am finding that in order to answer the questions in the allowable word count, I need to leave out certain aspects of my "story" as I wrote it previously. This has been difficult because I took so much time deciding what was important to say in telling my application "story." While I want very much to explore my fit with ANTS in my application, I am aware that there are some things that feel important for me to say more generally about my decision to pursue an M. Div, etc. It is hard to let go of those things now and decide to talk about something else entirely, but after trying to write the essays a number of times, I am realizing that is what I will need to do in order to adequately answer the ANTS questions. I may make use of the supplemental materials provision for this exact reason.<br /><br />Thank you again! I have been very thankful for all the friendly assistance I have received from ANTS throughout this process. And I am also thankful for the unique application questions as an opportunity for further coming to know myself.Masasahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00783902610798734846noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5551142965625236450.post-32304376796985793632010-02-22T10:37:47.508-08:002010-02-22T10:37:47.508-08:00Greetings from Admissionsland at Andover Newton.
Y...Greetings from Admissionsland at Andover Newton.<br />You mentioned us by name, so this blog came up on our "cyber alert." <br /><br />It's very cool that you are having to think about how Andover Newton might be different from the other schools you are applying to. Our *classes* will definitely be different, which is why we changed our application essays this year. We hope to encourage applicants to think about what it might mean to study here. <br /><br />Admissions decisions at Andover Newton are made by a faculty committee...which leaves Admissions *staff* free to provide advice on how to approach the essays. Please feel free to give anyone in our office a call if you'd like to clarify anything, or even if you'd just like a word or two to get you rolling.<br />Our main office number is 617-964-1100 x272, or you can reach me at 617-964-1100 x313.<br />I'd welcome your call!<br />-Alison McCarty<br />Director of Admissions & Recruitment<br />Andover Newton Theological School<br />amccarty @ ants.eduAndover Newtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07669479095252841704noreply@blogger.com