AAPI Program Materials
Overview
The Program Materials section includes additional information and requirements for the programs you selected in the Add Programs section. Your selected programs appear on the left side of this page; click each program's name to begin your review.
Home
The Home tab contains the program's city and state. For more information on internship program requirements for each site, refer to the APPIC Directory.
Questions
On the Questions tab, indicate which program(s) at this site you are interested in and click Save. Contact each site directly if you have questions.
Documents
On the Documents tab, you can upload documents that will only be visible to that particular program. The cover letter, essays, and curriculum vitae are required and must be uploaded for you to submit your application. The treatment summary and assessment report documents may or may not be required depending on your program's requirements. Use the APPIC Directory to determine if you need to upload these.
Note: All clinical material submitted to internship programs must have identifying information redacted according to HIPAA guidelines. Once your documents are deidentified, add "Deidentified" to your document file name.
Once your application is submitted, you cannot re-upload, update, or edit the documents in any way; however, you can upload new documents.
Cover Letter
A cover letter is typically a 1-2 page introduction to your application and, most importantly, an opportunity for you to describe your interest in and fit with a particular program.
You must include a separate program-specific cover letter for each program you apply to. Each cover letter should address the following question: How do you envision our internship site meeting your training goals and interests? If you are applying to a site with multiple programs, specify the specific program(s) you are applying to in the cover letter.
Your cover letter should use a standard cover letter format for a typical job application process.
Essays
You can choose to create either one generic essay that is suitable for all programs you are applying to or multiple tailored statements that specifically address each individual program. We recommend limiting your essays to less than 500 words each.
Please address the following topics in order:
- Provide an autobiographical statement. There is no "correct" format for this question. Answer this question as if someone had asked you "tell me something about yourself." It is an opportunity for you to provide the internship site some information about yourself. It is entirely up to you to decide what information you wish to provide along with the format in which to represent it.
- Describe your theoretical orientation and how this influences your approach to case conceptualization and intervention. You may use de-identified case material to illustrate your points if you choose.
- Describe your experience and training in work with diverse populations. Your discussion should display explicitly the manner in which multicultural/diversity issues influence your clinical practice and case conceptualization.
- Describe your research experience and interests.
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Curriculum Vitae
Your Curriculum Vitae (CV)/resume should be a standard, professional vita. You can use one version for all applications or upload different versions for each program.
Treatment Summary
A treatment summary may be required by your program(s). It is your responsibility to determine your program's requirements. Refer to the APPIC Directory for more information.
Assessment Report
An assessment report may be required by your program(s). It is your responsibility to determine your program's requirements. Refer to the APPIC Directory for more information.
Recommendations
Before You Begin
Recommendations (sometimes called Letters of Evaluation, Letters of Reference, or Letters of Recommendation) are submitted by the recommenders themselves; they cannot be completed or submitted by the applicant or another party on behalf of the recommender. We are not responsible for verifying recommenders' identities. If a discrepancy is found, we reserve the right to contact the appropriate individuals to investigate and to share the discrepancy with all programs.
Before getting started, consider the following:
- All recommendations are submitted electronically by recommenders using Letters by Liaison, our Recommender Portal. Your recommender can use the APPIC Standardized Reference Form.
- Research each program’s requirements. While the AAPI application only requires you to request two recommendations per program, many internship programs require three recommendations. Refer to each program’s brochure for their requirements.
- Prepare your recommenders. Once you choose your recommenders, be sure to inform them about the process and that they will be completing the recommendation electronically. We recommend getting their preferred email address and asking that they monitor that inbox for your recommendation request (which will come from noreply@appicas.org), including any junk or spam folders.
The Recommendation Process
When you request recommendations, your recommender receives an email request with a link to Letters by Liaison. Recommenders review your requests, and then accept, complete, or deny them. Recommenders may complete assessments such as writing essays, completing Likert scales, and/or uploading letters.
Once your recommender completes your recommendation, you'll be notified via email. You can check the status of your recommendation requests in the Check Status tab of your application at any time.