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.