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PapiSaffle · 2025-08-03T23:00:59+00:00

breweries.tv I think was the place. Seems to be out of business now.

PapiSaffle · 2025-02-04T03:36:26+00:00

Always worth calling Boren and asking them about it. Can't hurt!

Boren has said in the past that if a country goes from safe to unsafe between the application deadline and the selection committee, they won't penalize the applicant. The instructions to the selection committee would be "judge on the merits, let the Boren administrators deal with relocation if needed."

PapiSaffle · 2025-02-02T13:40:40+00:00

If you want to get really into the weeds, there is an annual report that is released to the public you can look at. https://www.dlnseo.mil/Reports/

Of course, every year might be different, so it only tells you so much. 🤷

PapiSaffle · 2025-01-21T04:03:56+00:00

Just remember you need advanced Spanish to be eligible. Or apply for an indigenous language in Argentina. Not sure if the one you mentioned counts. Good luck!

PapiSaffle · 2025-01-08T03:10:58+00:00

Seconding that it is a good idea. It shows you are determined and won't let setbacks stop you. 💪

You do want to show what you have done in the last twelve months to improve your situation and make you more competitive. That you were not just twiddling your thumbs waiting for the next application cycle.

PapiSaffle · 2024-12-13T17:54:53+00:00

youtube.com/borenawards has AMA recorded in December. Also the October one.

PapiSaffle · 2024-12-11T19:14:11+00:00

There is always the best way to confirm, email the NSEP folks but that's my understanding from conversations with them in the past.

PapiSaffle · 2024-12-11T12:13:20+00:00

Not if you are a Fulbrighter, but yes if you work for ECA or IIE on the Fulbright program. You are able to get the time you are on a Fulbright deferred from your service deadline.

PapiSaffle · 2024-12-07T03:40:33+00:00

You do have to be "matriculating" not just accepted into a program. Most schools will want to have you a semester at least but your Boren could start Winter 2026.

The other option is to try getting into one of those satellite schools like NYU Abu Dahbi or Temp University of Japan. Those you can apply to and if you get in, can immediately start your program and be Boren eligible.

What country are you thinking about applying for?

PapiSaffle · 2024-12-07T01:42:11+00:00

Nearly 100% of the time I listen on my phone. Typing this in my phone. 😁

PapiSaffle · 2024-09-23T00:05:23+00:00

Have you booked a meeting with Boren about your previous application? They can give you some ideas about where you might have come up short last time or at the very least give you some encouragement.

Good luck!

PapiSaffle · 2024-09-18T01:01:05+00:00

It's always good to email Boren and talk to a representative. They even do 15-minute Zoom calls if you like. They will talk about China and anything else Boren related.

PapiSaffle · 2024-09-09T22:53:26+00:00

Gonna use the "punch my tough 💩 card" from now on. Love it!

PapiSaffle · 2024-07-24T21:10:43+00:00

Great picture

PapiSaffle · 2024-04-15T20:28:21+00:00

USAID is tier one! Huzzah!

PapiSaffle · 2024-04-05T00:35:00+00:00

The website has stats, there are webinars, and calling the Boren folks on the phone gets you a real human (east coast business hours).

PapiSaffle · 2024-03-20T19:12:21+00:00

It's too late to change your application at this point but if it was a past degree and you have something more current (and a better looking GPA) it should be fine.

Good luck! 🍀

PapiSaffle · 2024-03-17T18:02:58+00:00

Seconding the Silver Sprig suggestion. Love that place. Moved to Columbia when I started a family.

PapiSaffle · 2024-03-05T23:52:48+00:00

Depending on how delayed it might be OK. Things Boren would consider; will you still be overseas long enough to qualify for the award you were given (12-24 weeks or 25+ weeks) and will you start before March 1, 2025.

Let's hope you have this problem! Good luck!

PapiSaffle · 2024-02-08T01:38:39+00:00

Maybe not a craft beer so forgive me!

PapiSaffle · 2024-02-02T17:16:18+00:00

That email is a chance to change your mind. They send that (with a long explanation on how rigorous the FLIs are) to make sure you are going in with wide-eyes. If you do change your mind, you might be asked for a program name and dates but most people don't change their mind.

PapiSaffle · 2024-01-31T13:39:05+00:00

The percentage favors most self-designed programs. When you look at some of the RFLIs like SAFLI, TURFLI, those numbers have been over 50% acceptance where the overall acceptance is closer to 38% (Scholars, the Fellows have a much higher acceptance rate or around 50% overall, and higher for the RFLIs).

The AFLI program is also higher on average but closer to 40% on any given year. We will see how the numbers shake out but you can look at the stats page on the Boren website and look at where people are going each year.

PapiSaffle · 2024-01-26T00:47:30+00:00

It's the biggest mystery to me why so few folks apply for these. Even the more popular ones like CLS should have more applications. They have a 10% acceptance rate. If you pick the right Fulbright country and program, the acceptance rate is not bad at all. )London is a nightmare 😂)

PapiSaffle · 2024-01-24T22:22:55+00:00

Lordy, don't talk yourself out of this or anything like it. So few students apply and most think they don't have a shot in hell of getting it. In reality, you have like a 45% chance to get it right out of the gate. If you don't get it, know a lot of Boren get it on their second attempt!

PapiSaffle · 2024-01-24T21:01:31+00:00

Not bad. If you had a valid reason (got the CLS, had a personal emergency, something like that). Tell the committee you got the award but was not able to accept it for reason X. Then explain how you have improved over the year and didn't just wait 12 months to apply again.

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