AAPI Program Materials

Overview

The Program Materials section includes additional information and requirements for the programs you selected in the My Programs tab. Click the arrow next to the program name to expand it.

Details

The Details section contains the program's city and state. For more information on internship program requirements for each site, refer to the APPIC Directory.

Program Questions

In the Program Questions section, indicate which track(s) at this site you are interested in and click Continue. Contact each site directly if you have questions.

Documents

In the Documents section, 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

For each essay question, you can either create one version that is suitable for all your programs or tailor a version for each internship program. Applicants typically write one version to use for all programs. Each essay is limited to 500 words.

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 sites with information about yourself that may not be covered in other parts of the application. 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 how multicultural and diversity variables inform your case conceptualization and clinical practice. Use de-identified case material to illustrate your approach.
  • Describe your research experience and interests.
Proofreading

Be sure to read over your essay several times to catch any spelling, grammar, punctuation, etc., errors before submitting. Once you submit your application, you cannot edit your essay. If you find an error after submission that you believe could have major effects on your application, we recommend sending a corrected copy directly to the programs you applied to.

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.