Application packets for classes beginning in September, 2009 must be received by October 1, 2008. All applications received by the deadline are prescreened to determine that the clinical and academic prerequisites have been met. Complete applications are then reviewed by the Admissions Committee. Based on this review, selected applicants are invited for interviews. On the day of the interview, all candidates participating in the interviews will be asked to provide a writing sample. Final admission decisions are made shortly after interviews are conducted. Frequently, the most competitive applicants are those that have surpassed the minimum academic and clinical requirements. All applicants will receive a written notification of the result of their application. Confidentiality issues prohibit giving feedback by telephone.