Do Something Everyday!

The application process is like a full time job.  It takes a lot of time, effort and persistance to get it all finished and complete in time.  It can also be incredibly overwhelming!  So one of the best pieces of advice that I have is do something everyday.  This can be as simple as entering your course work into DICAS, requesting a transcript from a previous school, adding a new volunteer event to your resume, mailing an application fee or even just proofreading something that you have already written for the internship. 

I found it really helpful to organize myself.  I made personal checklists that outlined everything that I needed to complete and turn in for each program and I slowly checked off each item as it was completed.  This made it easier to take small steps towards getting everything finished.  It was also motivating to see the progress that I was making. 

Here is a sample of one of the checklists that I made for one of the programs that I applied to. This allowed me to keep track of costs, deadlines and dates when documents were requested, submitted and received.  This document also included contact information for the program and the internship director so that I could send a quick email or make a phone call if I had a question.  You will also notice notes like "include email address on check".  Some programs have special requests and this allowed me to keep track of those. 

Ohio State University

Deadline: February 15^th

§  DICAS Application-$20                  Date Submitted:                      Date Received:

§  References                                      Date Requested:                      Date Received:

§  Personal Statement                       Date Submitted                       Date Received:

§  Declaration of Intent                     Date Submitted:                      Date Received:

§  Official Transcripts

o   Front Range          Date Requested:              Date Received:

o   CU                          Date Requested:              Date Received:

o   Metro                    Date Requested:              Date Received:

§  Computer Matching-$50  Date Registered:              Date Received:

o   Mail to:

D&D Digital Systems

Suite 301

304 Main Street

Ames, IA 50010

§  Application Fee-$40         Date Submitted:               Date Received:

Include email address on check

o   Mail to:

Julie Kennel

Director, Dietetic Internship Program

315E Campbell Hall

1787 Neil Ave.

Columbus, Ohio 43210

§  Contact Info:

o   Julie Kennel

Director, Dietetic Internship Program

315E Campbell Hall

1787 Neil Ave.

Columbus, Ohio 43210