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Application Checklist

Application materials should be complete and submitted to DICAS (Dietetic Internship Centralized Application Services) by the February 15 deadline. Applications for admission to the dietetic internship program are considered ready for review after all materials listed have been submitted:

1. Personal Statement
2. DICAS Application Form
3. Official transcript(s) Minimal, overall GPA of 2.8 is required.
4. Declaration of Intent to Complete Degree or Verification Statement
5. Recommendations
6. Application fee

• Please note, the application fee is in addition to the DICAS and D&D Digital fees.
• It is recommended that you send your application fee with a track-able system such as Fed-Ex, Registered US Mail or UPS.
• Applications received without an application fee payment will not be reviewed.

7. TOEFL scores, for international students only
8. Participation in National D&D Digital Systems Computer Spring Match

Applications should be submitted to:

DICAS
https://portal.dicas.org

About the requirements:

1. Personal Statement
Questions to be addressed in the personal statement include:

• Why do you want to enter the dietetics profession?
• Discuss experiences that have helped to prepare you for your career?
• What are your short-term and long-term goals?
• What are your strengths and weaknesses or areas needing improvement?
  

2. DICAS Application

3. Official Transcript(s)
Official transcript(s) from all colleges and universities attended should be sent postmarked by the February 15, 2012 deadline to:

DICAS - Transcript Dept.
PO Box 9118
Watertown, MA 02472

4. Declaration of Intent to Complete Degree or Verification Statement
A valid Declaration of Intent to Complete Degree or Verification Statement, signed by the applicant and the director of the didactic program in dietetics (DPD) at your college or university. A valid verification statement stating successful completion of an American Dietetic Association approved DPD must be submitted before the applicant can enter the internship.

5. Recommendations should be entered through DICAS
Three are required, including one from the program director of your didactic program in dietetics; one from a professor in foods and nutrition or related area; and one from an employer or supervisor or a professor in foods and nutrition. If desired, the DPD Letter of Recommendation may be emailed directly from the DPD director to the DI Director, or it may be US Mailed along the Application fee to Meredith College. The DPD letter of Recommendation should include:

• The intern's ability of successfully complete the DI Program.
• The intern's leadership abilities and potential.

6. Application Fee
A non-refundable application fee of $50, payable by check made out to Meredith College and mailed to:

Mrs. Cathie Ostrowski, M.S., R.D., L.D.N.
Director, Dietetic Internship Program
Department of Nutrition Health & Human Performance
Meredith College
3800 Hillsborough Street
Raleigh, NC 27607-5298

7. TOEFL scores, for international students only
Find more information about the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)

8. Participation in National D&D Digital Systems Computer Matching
Perspective interns must participate in the National D&D Digital Systems Computer Matching. Meredith College participates in the Spring Match. For more information regarding the D&D Digital Systems, visit at http://www.dnddigital.com/ada/index.php

Additional requirements:

• Incomplete application packets will not be considered.
• GRE scores may be submitted but are not required.
• Applicants must participate in the DICAS computer matching process.

Applications are evaluated based on the following criteria:

• Overall and DPD GPA, grades for coursework in the professional area, sciences, behavioral and social sciences, and communication courses.
• Quality of recommendation letters.
• Quality of personal statement.
• Quality and quantity of work and volunteer experience in the field.
• Other extracurricular and volunteer activities, leadership, and honors/awards.