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General
 
1) When do applications open for ASPH internship programs?
  Typically, the ASPH application season opens in November and runs through March. There are also times when additional training opportunities are announced outside of this normal cycle.
   
2) How do I know when a program is accepting applications?
  ASPH announces all internship RFA's as they are released through our weekly electronic newsletter, the Friday Letter. You can register to receive the Friday Letter at no cost. In addition, the ASPH internship website lists all current information on internships. You should visit the website frequently for updates.
   
3) Where are ASPH internships located?
  ASPH internships are located in Atlanta, GA and Washington, DC., depending on the program.
   
4) What qualifications do reviewers look for in applicants to the internship programs?
  Applicants accepted to ASPH internships are current students with strong academic performances and related career goals.
   
5) Am I eligible to apply for an internship if I am graduating the same summer as the internship is being offered?
  Yes, for example, you are eligible to apply to an internship program for summer 2010 if you are graduating in spring 2010.
   

 
Online Application System
 
1) May I apply to more than one internship at a time?
  Yes, you may apply to as many programs that may be of interest to you that are accepting applications.
   
2) May I apply to more than one position?
  Yes, you may apply to up to three positions per program.
   
3) How do I know when selections will be made?
  You can log in to the application system to view your application status. You will also receive an email from Graduate Training Programs staff with an update each time your application changes status.
   
4) May I submit more than two recommendation letters?
  No. You are asked to submit two letters of recommendation for each program application, regardless of the number of positions within the program to which you apply. If you send more than two, ASPH will randomly select two letters to complete your application.
   
5) How long should my essays be?
  Your essay should not exceed over 1500 words.
   
6) Do I submit my undergraduate transcripts as well as my graduate?
  No, only submit graduate transcript(s) that are related to any degree(s) from the ASPH member school of public health you attended.
   
7) Is there a standard recommendation form ASPH requires applicants to use?
  No, ASPH provides the following recommendation template for applicants to use (Recommendation Form), however, this form is not required and recommenders may submit letters in their own format as long as it is on a letter head with their contact information and includes their signature.
   
8) Is it better for me to ask professors or colleagues for a recommendation letter?
  The decision is yours. You want to make sure that whoever you choose has a good understanding of your education and experience as it relates specifically to the position(s) to which you are applying.
   
9) What happens if I mailed my application before the deadline, but my application never reached ASPH?
  Please call the appropriate ASPH Graduate Training Program Coordinator to discuss details. We require that all mail be sent with a confirmation and tracking number to verify dates of submission.
   
   

 
Trouble Logging In
 
1) Do I need separate logins/registrations to access the Online Application System, MyInternship, or Alumni pages?
  No. One login will give you access to various sections of the website based on your current status within the training programs system.
   
2) I've forgotten my password. What should I do?
  Please use our password recovery page to retrieve your password.
   
3) I've forgotten which email address I used to register. What should I do?
  Please use our Contact ASPH page to send us a notification. ASPH staff will retrieve and forward you your registration email address.
   
4) I no longer have access to the email account I used to register. What should I do?
  Please call an ASPH Graduate Training Programs Coordinator directly. After we verify your information, ASPH staff will update your registration email address.
   

 
Other
 
1) I didn't see my question listed. What should I do?
  If you have further questions, please submit it in our Contact Us page.
   
   
 




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