North American Language and Culture Assistants 2010-2011

[unohooim7]

BTW, I e-mailed Carmen Santas at the Los Angeles consulates, and I got an vacation response saying she would be away until January 6, 2010

I emailed her at 4:45pm PST today to let her know my original letter is on its way. She responded 2 hours later and repeated what gski has said (which makes since because he heard it from her) - submitting your application early and getting your application number is the most important. You have plenty of time to get the hard copy documentation in. I'm just happy to get everything sorted early, since I'm sure she'll be bogged down with emails from other applicants as we get closer to the deadline.

Also, anyone know if a Facebook group has been started for 2010-11 yet?  I tried the powers of Google but didn't find anything.

I haven't seen one. I thought about starting one, but I'm partial to this forum (and FB friends with coworkers). There's so much information here and FB discussion boards are a pain to navigate IMO....

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[caraluna]

Have you been filling out PROFEX in Spanish or English? Also, does anyone know how to format Study Abroad experience in the "formacion adicional" section? Thanks!

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[christina482]

hi! i have kind of a stupid question.. when we are given our regional placements in profex, are we given the schools as well? i had been under the impression until recently that we wouldn't know our school until our region sent us the letter, but in reading the posts from last year's thread, it looks like they list your school in profex when your status is changed to adjudicada? can anyone clear up this process for me?

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[cmb04012]

Just submitted my application, finally!! I was number 457 and my preferences were 1) Cataluna  2) Andalucia 3) Pais Vasco.

Thank you serendipity for your response to my recommendation question earlier, and to everyone else on this forum.  You have been so helpful to me!

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[cmb04012]

caraluna--I filled out my application on Profex in English.  As for the "formacion adicional" section, I just filled it out as best as possible (The title of my program, a general description, and I tried to figure out how many hours I spent in class while I was abroad...15 hours a week X the number of weeks) I'm not sure if this is correct, but I'm sure it's better than nothing!

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[serendipity]

I e-mailed the LA consulate yesterday, saying: "I just wanted to confirm that you have received my hard copy application, and that my application is eligible to become "admitada". My inscrita number is: X and my resume number is: X."

And today I got this response:

Agregaduría de Educación en Los Ángeles
 
Yes, we have received your documents and right now everything is ok.
Regards
_____________________________________________________
Agregaduría de Educación, Consulado General de España
Education Office, Consulate General of Spain
6300 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 830. Los Angeles, CA 90048
Phone: (323) 852-6997 Fax: (323) 852-0759
losangeles.usa@mepsyd.es
www.mepsyd.es/exterior/usa
 

However, I logged onto profex and I am still inscrita! I know it will probably change soon... but I am so impatient

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[gski]

I e-mailed the LA consulate yesterday, saying: "I just wanted to confirm that you have received my hard copy application, and that my application is eligible to become "admitada". My inscrita number is: X and my resume number is: X."

However, I logged onto profex and I am still inscrita! I know it will probably change soon... but I am so impatient

hi serendipity!  I did the same thing and received the same response, and it took a few days still for my status to change. 

I'm not sure of the logistics of how our status is changed.  It might even be a case where the consulate is not able to adjust the status directly and needs to email a PROFEX system administrator and tell them who to change to what, or something like that.

That's my best guess as to where this lead time is coming from!

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[nathansaurus]

Wowza, awesome I found this site the moment I was doing my application!

Congrats to everyone who received admitada! Since I see that the submitted numbers are increasing, I feel that I should turn my application in as soon as possible. But, did you all do that first electronically? Because in order to get a letter of recommendation, university would have to be in session right? Also, I plan on sending my transcript but I haven't taken any foreign language classes yet. Although I'm intermediate, close to well conversant in Spanish, I feel that I should take a placement test first and submit it with my application. But, wouldn't that be futile since the application numbers are increasing?

I just want my application to be competitive. ;p

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[elDorado]

Inscrita # 469!   


Just wondering about something...on the hardcopy that we have to print out did it say just ESPANA under the -DESTINOS QUE SOLICITA POR ORDEN DE PREFERENCIA- section?

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[scclads]

hi! i have kind of a stupid question.. when we are given our regional placements in profex, are we given the schools as well? i had been under the impression until recently that we wouldn't know our school until our region sent us the letter, but in reading the posts from last year's thread, it looks like they list your school in profex when your status is changed to adjudicada? can anyone clear up this process for me?

Reading from last year's posts, it seems that you receive your regional placement well before you receive your actual school.  Given that it's Spain, it seems like things change up until the last minute.  You can be adjudicada for a while before you find out your region.

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[scclads]

Inscrita # 469!   


Just wondering about something...on the hardcopy that we have to print out did it say just ESPANA under the -DESTINOS QUE SOLICITA POR ORDEN DE PREFERENCIA- section?

Mine just said España 1.  I think that's simply how it prints out, and our preference are recorded electronically when we submit the app.

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[gski]

Congrats to everyone who received admitada! Since I see that the submitted numbers are increasing, I feel that I should turn my application in as soon as possible. But, did you all do that first electronically? Because in order to get a letter of recommendation, university would have to be in session right? Also, I plan on sending my transcript but I haven't taken any foreign language classes yet. Although I'm intermediate, close to well conversant in Spanish, I feel that I should take a placement test first and submit it with my application. But, wouldn't that be futile since the application numbers are increasing?

hi nathansaurus!  Is there a professor you had in previous years that you can email and ask for a recommendation?  This is one of the better times to ask since school is not in session and the professors are not as busy.  The professor you choose does not have to be a Spanish professor, in which case you would ask them to write about your good character and work ethic.  You don't have to have taken college courses to be admitted to this program.  

If you took Spanish in high school, you can request your high school transcripts, or just write about it in your essay (which is what I did).  Also, write about how you became intermediate/conversational in Spanish even though you haven't taken college classes.  There was one poster from last year that played soccer in Latin American leagues and learned it there, as such he didn't have any official coursework either, but knew how to speak Spanish.  He explained this in his essay and was admitted without issue as far as I know.

Let me recycle this quote from the 2009-2010 thread, which was reposted by unohooim a little earlier in this thread, as I think its importance cannot be underestimated.  As Americans of college-ish age, we tend to approach this application process like we're applying to college again, but that's far from what this is.  We have to understand how the Spanish consulate is approaching it.

The folks at the Spanish consulate aren't U.S. college admissions officers. They are bureaucrats. They're not looking for the best and the brightest. They're not waiting or even expecting to have their calcetines knocked off by the applications of the American auxiliares.  They're just looking for native English speakers with a college education. Period.

I feel sorry for those of you who took the time to craft a splendid application in hopes that it would help you stand out from the crowd. It didn't. You would've been better off submitting a ho-hum (but complete) application back in January than waiting until April to submit a package that was stellar.

So my advice is, don't wait!  Find some professor-ish person who will write you a generalized recommendation and submit!

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[buffalove]

So i have a question about student loans.  I, like every american, have student loans and i definitely dont want to pay them while in spain.  since our program is considered a scholarship and we will be using a student visa can we defer our loans just like as if we were attending grad school?  how does one go about doing this? gracias y suerte

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[unohooim7]

So i have a question about student loans.  I, like every american, have student loans and i definitely dont want to pay them while in spain.  since our program is considered a scholarship and we will be using a student visa can we defer our loans just like as if we were attending grad school?  how does one go about doing this? gracias y suerte

I think it depends on the loans you have (Direct Loans through the government or private loans) and your status (student or graduate with degree). If you are still in school, I'd talk to someone in your financial aid department. If you have private loans, I'd talk to your lender. With government loans, the options are deferment (no payments and interest doesn't accrue) or forbearance (payments reduced or suspended and the interest accrues). I'll try to apply for deferment and if it isn't granted, apply for forbearance.

If you have government loans, there is more information about postponing repayment here: http://studentaid.ed.gov/PORTALSWebApp/students/english/difficulty.jsp

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[nathansaurus]

hi nathansaurus!  Is there a professor you had in previous years that you can email and ask for a recommendation?  This is one of the better times to ask since school is not in session and the professors are not as busy.  The professor you choose does not have to be a Spanish professor, in which case you would ask them to write about your good character and work ethic.  You don't have to have taken college courses to be admitted to this program.  

If you took Spanish in high school, you can request your high school transcripts, or just write about it in your essay (which is what I did).  Also, write about how you became intermediate/conversational in Spanish even though you haven't taken college classes.  There was one poster from last year that played soccer in Latin American leagues and learned it there, as such he didn't have any official coursework either, but knew how to speak Spanish.  He explained this in his essay and was admitted without issue as far as I know.

Let me recycle this quote from the 2009-2010 thread, which was reposted by unohooim a little earlier in this thread, as I think its importance cannot be underestimated.  As Americans of college-ish age, we tend to approach this application process like we're applying to college again, but that's far from what this is.  We have to understand how the Spanish consulate is approaching it.

So my advice is, don't wait!  Find some professor-ish person who will write you a generalized recommendation and submit!

Muchas gracias!

I asked my professor via email for a letter of recommendation and wrote my letter of motivation, stating the spanish classes I've taken in the past in high school, etc. The only issue I have is that I took a CLEP test to get out of taking the two required Spanish classes and only got enough points to get credit for one class, but plan on taking a placement test next week and get it over with. I just don't want it to look bad on my official transcript. ;/

My only remaining question is how did everybody else post their credentials of being affluent in Spanish, in whichever level?

Hope to have this application done and sent by the end of next week!

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[Something Clever]

Inscrita as of 11:00 tonight, #497. I am so relieved to have an official place in line; the mailing of hard copies can wait until this weekend.

My preferences were:

1) Madrid
2) Cantabria
3) Asturias

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[serendipity]

Did any of you get this e-mail? which freaked me out because the consulate already told me they received my documents, but i think profex just sent this to everybody


NO-CONTESTAR@educacion.es
to   
date   Fri, Jan 8, 2010 at 8:54 AM
subject   PROFEX - CULTURAL AMBASSADORS IN SPAIN 2010-2011
mailed-by   educacion.es
   
hide details 8:54 AM (20 minutes ago)
   
Dear Candidate,

Your application status is “inscrita” or “submitted.”  Please send the hard copy documentation to your corresponding office found in the manual, www.mepsyd.es/exterior/usa/en/programs/us_assistants/default.shtml, at your earliest convenience.  Your application needs to be complete (in “admitida” status) before the deadline of March 30, 2010 in order to make you eligible for a position.  Positions will be awarded in mid-late April.

For further questions please contact norteamericanos@educacion.es

We look forward to receiving your application materials.

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[unohooim7]

Did any of you get this e-mail? which freaked me out because the consulate already told me they received my documents, but i think profex just sent this to everybody


NO-CONTESTAR@educacion.es
to   
date   Fri, Jan 8, 2010 at 8:54 AM
subject   PROFEX - CULTURAL AMBASSADORS IN SPAIN 2010-2011
mailed-by   educacion.es
   
hide details 8:54 AM (20 minutes ago)
   
Dear Candidate,

Your application status is “inscrita” or “submitted.”  Please send the hard copy documentation to your corresponding office found in the manual, www.mepsyd.es/exterior/usa/en/programs/us_assistants/default.shtml, at your earliest convenience.  Your application needs to be complete (in “admitida” status) before the deadline of March 30, 2010 in order to make you eligible for a position.  Positions will be awarded in mid-late April.

For further questions please contact norteamericanos@educacion.es

We look forward to receiving your application materials.

I read this post and thought "Weird, I didn't get one" but when I checked my email, there it was at the top of my Inbox! It HAS to be a general email sent to everyone because it doesn't have our unique Profex numbers on it. I take it as a good sign that SOMETHING is happening. I bet we'll be Admitada soon!

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[gski]

I read this post and thought "Weird, I didn't get one" but when I checked my email, there it was at the top of my Inbox! It HAS to be a general email sent to everyone because it doesn't have our unique Profex numbers on it. I take it as a good sign that SOMETHING is happening. I bet we'll be Admitada soon!

Looks like it was just a general informational email.  Mine looked like this:

From: NO-CONTESTAR@educacion.es
Date: January 8, 2010 9:57:11 AM MST
To: undisclosed-recipients:;
Subject: PROFEX - CULTURAL AMBASSADORS IN SPAIN 2010-2011

Dear Candidate,

Your application status is “admitida” which means that we have received your hard copy documentation and all the corresponding documents meet program requirements.  Please keep in mind that admitida only means that you are eligible for a position and that they will not be awarded until mid-late April.  Please be aware that we may have all interested candidates in admitida status but those with higher application numbers may be wait listed.

For further questions please contact norteamericanos@educacion.es

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[unohooim7]

Looks like it was just a general informational email.  Mine looked like this:

From: NO-CONTESTAR@educacion.es
Date: January 8, 2010 9:57:11 AM MST
To: undisclosed-recipients:;
Subject: PROFEX - CULTURAL AMBASSADORS IN SPAIN 2010-2011

Dear Candidate,

Your application status is “admitida” . . .

SWEET! Congrats on Admitada, gski! Hopefully, serendipity and I will get our Admitada emails by the end of the day. Did your wife hear back as well?

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[serendipity]

I just got this response back from LA consulate, after I asked them about the Profex e-mail:

from   Agregaduría de Educación en Los Ángeles <losangeles.usa@educacion.es>
date   Fri, Jan 8, 2010 at 11:23 AM
subject   RE: Confirming receipt of Auxiliares de conversación application
mailed-by   educacion.es
   

 
HI,
Our apologies if this recent email has confused you.  It is a general email sent to all applicants through profex and to date most of the applications we have received are correct and with all the required documents but they have not been registered as ADMITIDO/A  yet, simply because we have not had time to do it, we have  many other tasks to do which are urgent .
 
By the way, one small clarification, the only registration number is the one given when you complete the online application, the one you already have, so don't panic, it does not make any difference when the other documents arrive provided they arrived before March 30th. The registration number you have  will be the only one used when assigning posts, apart from the suitability of your profile for the position, of course. 
Hope this clarifies your concerns. For further information you may also contact Carmen Fernandez Santás, who is in charge of the programm. Her e-mail is carmen.santas@educacion.es
Have a good day
 
_____________________________________________________
Agregaduría de Educación, Consulado General de España
Education Office, Consulate General of Spain
6300 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 830. Los Angeles, CA 90048
Phone: (323) 852-6997 Fax: (323) 852-0759
losangeles.usa@mepsyd.es
www.mepsyd.es/exterior/usa

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[sarahg]

I'm getting nervous with the numbers getting so high!

The professor writing my recommendation does not exactly seem to be in a hurry.  I'm also living out of state at the moment and have to wait longer for my criminal record report thing.  If I submit by next weekend should I be okay in terms of getting in?  I sort of have my heart set on Las Canarias as well, I'm not sure if that's a popular choice or not.

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[serendipity]

sarahg - i'm sure you will be okay. we have until 1100 or so i believe (does anybody know how much they reserve for renewals?)


i think people should be okay for a few more weeks

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[serendipity]

I just got this other e-mail from LA



---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: Fernández Santas, Mª Carmen <carmen.santas@educacion.es>
Date: 2010/1/8
Subject: Your docs to apply for the language assistants program
To: Centro de Recursos en Los Ángeles <cer.losangeles@educacion.es>
Cc: "López Civera, Estefanía" <estefania.lopez@educacion.es>, "Pérez Abad, Miguel Ángel" <miguelangel.perez@educacion.es>, "Gamo Arias, José Eugenio" <jose.gamo@educacion.es>


Dear Candidates,

This is an email to let you know that your documents to apply for the program as language assistants 2010-2011 have arrived safely at our office. Do not worry about an email you have received today from Profex,  the reason why most of you do not appear as ADMITIDO/A in profex in spite of having sent everything, is because  it takes time to register all of you.  We have other more urgent tasks at the moment and will register you in due course, surely before the deadline of March 30th.  All we can do at the moment is to confirm that your documents are in our office safe and sound.

 

 By the way, one small clarification, the only registration number is the one given when you complete the online application, the one you already have, so don't worry about the date  when we will have time to register you as ADMITIDO/A, it won’t affect your registration number at all. The registration number you were given when completing the online application   will be the only one used when assigning posts later in April or May, apart from the suitability of your profile for the position, of course. 

 

Should you have any further general queries, please check the section of FAQs in our web or send an email to  norteamericanos@educacion.es  if you need further assistance

Kind regards

 

 

.................................................................
Carmen Fernández Santás
Asesora Técnica Docente / Education Advisor
Agregaduría de Educación / Education Office
Consulado General de España / Consulate General of Spain
ADDRESS 1: 6300 Wilshire Boulevard, suite 830, Los Angeles, CA, 90048.
Phone :               323 852 6997  Ext  124 (Only Mondays) - FAX: 323 852 0759
carmen.santas@educacion.es
ADDRESS 2:
Centro Español de Recursos en Los Ángeles
University of Southern California
Spanish Resource Centre at USC 3375 S.Hoover Street, suite F204.
 Phone: 2137405896 (from Tuesday to Friday). Fax: 2138212304
cer.losangeles@educacion.es
http://www.educacion.es/exterior/centros/losangeles/es/home/index.shtml
www.educacion.es/exterior/usa
 

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[unohooim7]

I was just reading over the 2009-2010 thread: the number in late January was 65 and only 275 in late February. The word is getting out about this program and/or people are taking the advice to apply early because in late December it was past 300 and it's not even mid January and we're in the 500s!

IMHO anyone that is inscrita by the end of January will be in good shape. Last year, waitlist started with 1735+. I wouldn't be surprised if it hits the 1700s by late February. Not sure how many spots will be reserved for renewals.

I sort of have my heart set on Las Canarias as well, I'm not sure if that's a popular choice or not.

I don't know if it's popular but no doubt there are fewer spots there than in the other larger regions.

Good luck!

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[SRedw]

BKVal wrote:

Hi All,

I'm sending in my packet for the Cultural Language Assistants program tomorrow. I'm have an E.U. and American passport so I won't have to go through the visa process. Will I need a police report regardless?

Serendipity responded:

Did you scan both your passports?

To be safe, I would recommend that you e-mail or call your consulate to make sure, because you don't want to risk an incomplete application.

And if you go to your local police station, they should be able to do a records review and give you a document right away stating that you don't have a criminal record. For me it cost $10. I actually did the DOJ clearance but it took too long and I was antsy to mail in my app, so I did the local police station and I was surprised they can do it right on the spot. Good luckl

Once again, please stop starting a new thread that is related to this program just becasue you want a quick answer.

Thanks,

Shawn

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[hurrikaane]

I wonder what the flood of applications is going to do for those who are seeking to renew.  I know part of the allure of this program for me is the chance to live in Spain for multiple years.

To my mind, renewals should be at the top of the list, as their experience makes the program stronger.

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[gski]

I wonder what the flood of applications is going to do for those who are seeking to renew.  I know part of the allure of this program for me is the chance to live in Spain for multiple years.

To my mind, renewals should be at the top of the list, as their experience makes the program stronger.

I think your assessment makes objective sense and completely agree from that perspective, but I also think that there are other factors motivating the Spanish government to run this program.

I've thought before about the lack of a requirement for any real teaching experience or certifications, and how a program that is solely about teaching would be more restrictive.  Because of this, I have my suspicions that this program is also a lot about encouraging tourism.  

Spain has (with the global downturn, that might be "had") the second largest tourist economy in the world and as such is very dependent on the tourist trade.  The Spanish government may be betting that between the money we will spend in Spain plus the tourism we will encourage (and yes, we will be somewhat helpful with the language learning), they come out ahead.  

How many of you have already told family and friends that they should visit while you're there?  And how many of us are applying because we have already fallen in love with Spain or will probably fall in love once we get there.  I know that for myself, I already play a very active role as a tourism ambassador for Spain by encouraging anyone taking a European vacation to stop in Spain (and may be even more fervent after participating in the program).  This also fits with why new applicants have preference over renewals; the more ambassadors, the better.

Does anyone else have any theories?  Or am I the only one who doesn't have better things to think about?  

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[hurrikaane]

If that is not the primary motivating factor for the program's existence (I'm doubtful), it is at the least an ancillary benefit that I'm sure was lost on no one.

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[unohooim7]

I wonder what the flood of applications is going to do for those who are seeking to renew.  I know part of the allure of this program for me is the chance to live in Spain for multiple years.

To my mind, renewals should be at the top of the list, as their experience makes the program stronger.

I think we've already established that Spain isn't looking for the best, brightest, most qualified and/or talented applicants for this program in the first place, so experience within the program itself shouldn't really matter. That being said, I too am curious about the process to renew as I'd like to remain in Spain as long as I can (3 years, my passport will expire in the middle of a 4th year).

I think your assessment makes objective sense and completely agree from that perspective, but I also think that there are other factors motivating the Spanish government to run this program.
. . .
Does anyone else have any theories?  Or am I the only one who doesn't have better things to think about? 

I agree with what gski said about tourism. I think this program is more about extended tourism. If Spain wanted serious teachers, they'd require more experience and we'd be at the schools for more than a few hours each week. They are targeting a group of people who can afford to give up their lives for a year. They plan it so we'll have plenty of time to travel and explore...which costs money. If we do additional work to make extra cash, we're helping the Spanish become better players in the world market and we're most likely pumping that money BACK into the economy. The program also helps to reduce the amount of North American's who would otherwise squat illegally in Spain. With fewer illegals trying to teach English, it cuts back on the shady English academies.  It also allows the governments of Spain, USA and Canada to keep an eye on 1500 citizens (and we know whether or not they are healthy and have criminal records). Lastly, I think it's safe to say there will be some love connections formed that will blossom into marriage and/or families. I imagine that educated, healthy and law abiding "fresh meat" could help out a county with one of the lowest fertility rates in Europe.

Apparently, I don't have better things to think about.

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[serendipity]

who keeps compulsively checking their app everyday to see if it's been changed to admitada? *raises hand*

I know we have nothing to worry about, and we even got numerous e-mails from the consulates... but still... seeing the admitada would make me feel much better.

also, what inscrita number is it at? my friend just find out about it and is starting the application process now

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[SRedw]

If Spain wanted serious teachers, they'd require more experience and we'd be at the schools for more than a few hours each week.

unohooim7,

Good bring you bring up, but at the end of the day, there are some people, like myself, who take the job seriously.  it's all about what we bring to the table at the end of the day. 

I am doing a 3rd year, with UCETAM, and will be 40 at the end of my fourth year as a Language Assistant.  It doesn't bother me to be a Language Assistant because I don't have to grade or talk to parents.  Many people in this program want to be the teacher and take charge of the classroom.  I've been there and done that and am not racing to get back the grind, hehe.

Shawn

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[scclads]

They are targeting a group of people who can afford to give up their lives for a year. They plan it so we'll have plenty of time to travel and explore...which costs money. If we do additional work to make extra cash, we're helping the Spanish become better players in the world market and we're most likely pumping that money BACK into the economy. The program also helps to reduce the amount of North American's who would otherwise squat illegally in Spain. With fewer illegals trying to teach English, it cuts back on the shady English academies.  It also allows the governments of Spain, USA and Canada to keep an eye on 1500 citizens (and we know whether or not they are healthy and have criminal records). Lastly, I think it's safe to say there will be some love connections formed that will blossom into marriage and/or families. I imagine that educated, healthy and law abiding "fresh meat" could help out a county with one of the lowest fertility rates in Europe.

Conspiracy-esque theory!  I like it!

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[serendipity]

I'm finally ADMITADA! yay 

Does anybody know what the Iscrita number is now?

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[unohooim7]

I'm finally ADMITADA! yay 

Congratulations!

I received an email that I was switched to... Registrada.... 

According to the manual's glossary "Registrada: Paper application registered, has no real significance in the process."

Thanks for that.  Profex is such a tease.

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[serendipity]

Congratulations!

I received an email that I was switched to... Registrada.... 

According to the manual's glossary "Registrada: Paper application registered, has no real significance in the process."

Thanks for that.  Profex is such a tease.

unohooim7, I got that same e-mail. But when I logged onto Profex, my status was Admitada! Have you logged on?

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[christina482]

I'm finally ADMITADA! yay 

Does anybody know what the Iscrita number is now?

a friend of mine got 597 on Monday night.. it seems like these spots are filling up quickly.

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[unohooim7]

unohooim7, I got that same e-mail. But when I logged onto Profex, my status was Admitada! Have you logged on?

I checked immediately after I got the email and again, just now. Still registrada. I'll check back tomorrow.

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[ire]

All i have left is the medical report....is it okay to upload everything except the medical report and send the hard copies once the medical report arrives?

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[diecinueve]

All i have left is the medical report....is it okay to upload everything except the medical report and send the hard copies once the medical report arrives?

YES! 

Good luck!

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[serendipity]

Did you all see that cute 1-page newsletter they sent? new "cultural ambassadors" monthly newsletter.
basically they just clarified what inscrita and admitada meant, etc

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[CourtneyK]

Hi Everyone...I just checked my online status and it was changed to "Admitida"...Yay! Sooooo excited - I noticed in the Newsletter that we'll hear about placements mid-late April. Can't wait! Madrid is my first choice...How about you?

Courtney
Chicago, IL

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[ire]

Hi All,

2 questions:

1-when you mail in the hard copies of the transcripts-do you leave them in the sealed envelopes ? I opened mine to scan and upload onto the website...is it okay if I send those or do I need to reorder one and send them sealed?

2-Diplomas/certificates/Degrees you have obtained do you mail in the original copies or is a photocopy enough?-I want to keep my originals.

Thanks!:)

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[scclads]

Hi All,

2 questions:

1-when you mail in the hard copies of the transcripts-do you leave them in the sealed envelopes ? I opened mine to scan and upload onto the website...is it okay if I send those or do I need to reorder one and send them sealed?

2-Diplomas/certificates/Degrees you have obtained do you mail in the original copies or is a photocopy enough?-I want to keep my originals.

Thanks!:)

1. They don't have to be in the sealed envelopes.  Since you already opened them, just mail them in, they're fine.

Admitida, yay!  Choices are:
1. Valencia
2. Cataluña
3. País Vasco

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[elDorado]

1. Madrid
2. Castilla La Mancha
3. Asturias


I wanna hear everyones choices!

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[ire]

inscrita #707

1.Cataluna
2.Madrid
3.Navarra

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[GauxGaux]

inscrita # 482

1. Valencia
2. Castilla La Mancha
3. Asturias

Was anyone else surprised how they lined up the regions into columns for the regional preference selection? I was planning on choosing Valencia, Andalucia, and Madrid as my choices but could not because they were all in the same column. I read the forums from years past and don't remember anyone mentioning it. But when I told a friend about it who is doing France's program, he said it he experienced the same thing. Oh well, I hope that I get Valencia anyway

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[coty]

Is anyone from the LA consulate actually Admitada yet? I'm still marked as registrada!!

My region choices were:
1. Andalucia
2. Asturias
3. Cantabria

I was incrita #5, so I'm pretty sure I'll get my 1st chioce!

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[elDorado]

Hmm now that Im looking at my application after its been Inscrita, I noticed that on the main page Im "Abierta-Presentacion" I think this is because I didnt upload all of my documents onto profex? I just sent the hard copies...hope it doesnt matter!!

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[gski]

Inscrita #34

1. Andalucia
2. Cataluna
3. Extremadura

Coty - I applied through the LA consulate and both statuses were moved to admitida about a week ago.  Have you emailed asking if they've received all your hard copies?

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