How are admissions decisions made at the Patterson School of Diplomacy? Who reviews applications?
The process is somewhat mysterious, governed by a deep historic tradition. The faculty Admissions and Scholarship Committee, bound by secrecy, are cloistered in a small remote building on campus where they seek divine guidance in the selection process. Official transcripts are burned in a special stove; white smoke rising from the chimney indicates … . No. Actually, the committee sits in air-conditioned comfort (drinking way too much coffee and Diet Coke®), carefully assessing and balancing the entire pool of applicants. Their aim is to craft an incoming class – drawn from across the country and the globe – whose complimentary and conflicting interests and experiences will guarantee a dynamic and exciting learning environment.
