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Application Process

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When applying to the NUPIP Fellowship Program, applicants must submit:

1. Complete 2012-2013 NUPIP Fellowship Application
2. Official or unofficial transcript(s) from Northwestern University and any other institution where applicant recieved undergraduate credit (to be submitted electronically, dropped off or mailed to our office at 1813 Hinman Ave., Evanston, IL 60208)
3. Two letters of recommendation from professionals who can attest to the work experience of the applicant, such as professors, academic advisors, former employers, etc. Recommendations should be submitted through our website at: www.nupip.org/recommendation

Evaluation Process Overview

The NUPIP Fellowship Program has a three-step evaluation process to determine the NUPIP Fellow class

1. After submitting applications, transcripts, and two letters of recommendation, NUPIP Finalists are selected by a selection committee based on the strength of the application. The selection committee is made up of Northwestern faculty, staff, and past and current NUPIP Fellows.
2. NUPIP Finalists go through a one-on-one interview process with current and past NUPIP Fellows. This gives candidates the opportunity to ask questions about the program, and enables the NUPIP placement coordinator to make better judgements when matching candidates with potential host organizations.
3. NUPIP Finalists become NUPIP Fellows when a host organization with whom a finalist interviews extends a job offer, and the finalist accepts the position.

The third round of evaluation is mutually selective: the interview enables the organization to see if the NUPIP Finalist will be a good fit for the organization, and the NUPIP Finalist can decide if that organization matches their needs. The NUPIP selection committee and placement coordinator have no involvement at this evaluation stage, except to act in a supportive role if the applicant has questions or concerns about the process.

NOTE

• Applicants are not necessarily guaranteed a position at an organization if they are selected as an NUPIP Finalist.
• If a finalist elects not to take a position offer that is extended, s/he will not necessarily be given additional placement sites with whom to interview.

Application Process and Timeline

January 23rd, 2012
Early Deadline: Application and all supplemental forms due

February 6th, 2012
Final Deadline: Application and all supplemental forms due

Week of February 13th, 2012
Application review by selection committee

February 17th, 2012
Status sent to applicants via email: Finalist, wait list or cut

Week of February 20th, 2012
Finalists attend on campus interviews conducted by NUPIP Fellows

March 2nd, 2012
Finalists notified of up to two host organization matches for on-site interviews

March 23rd, 2012
Finalists complete host organization interviews

On or before March 30, 2012
Finalists offered placement based on host organization preferences

April 13th, 2012
Finalists notify NUPIP and host organizations of placement decision

April 27th, 2012
Placed Fellows return letter of agreement signed by Fellow, supervisor, and NUPIP

Beginning April 13, 2012
Wait list applicants and finalists without a confirmed placement are contacted on case-by-case basis to interview for remaining placements

Questions about the NUPIP program or the application process should be directed to nupip@northwestern.edu.

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