A selection committee
evaluates each applicant's promise as a dietetic practitioner. Acceptance
into the program is not influenced by gender, age, sexual orientation,
martial status, race, creed, national origin, color disabilities or
handicap.
Applicants will
be evaluated on: (1). Grade point average (GPA), Major and Overall,
(2) Work Experience (3) Letters of Recommendation (4) Quality of personal
statement (5) Honors, awards, activities (6) Availability of positions.
A note about
grades: Most successful applicants will have a GPA above 3.0.
However, exceptional work experience and leadership ability may compensate
for a lower GPA. Applicants with a GPA below 2.5 are not likely to
achieve high scores in the selection process.
Preference will be given to qualified candidates who have earned an
undergraduate or graduate degree at Hunter College, successfully completed
at least 6 graduate credits in nutrition or general public health,
and/or received an award for academic achievement or service.
Completed applications documenting compliance with admission requirements
and screening criteria will be reviewed by the internship selection
committee. All internship appointments will be made through computer
matching. Applicants will be ranked and chosen for computer matching.
D & D Digital Systems will advise all applicants of the disposition
of their application. Successful applicants will be advised by letter
of their admission to the program and must accept admission by return
letter.
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Selection Procedure