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Episode 48: Interview with the Komplete Business DI

IN THIS EPISODE

My guests today are Beryl Krinsky, director of the Komplete Business Dietetic Internship, and Pessie, a current KBDI intern. Beryl has so much to share about how the KBDI is different from other programs and how you can stand out if you’re applying there. And Pessie, who just has a few weeks left in her internship, is sharing her perspective as an intern and how KBDI is getting her ready for her future as a dietitian. This episode is coming out just in time for the Fall 2021 match, which the KBDI is participating in, so get your application ready!

Here are some of the things we cover in this episode:

1.    How the KBDI got started – literally as a program interns were looking for!

2.  Tips for making your KBDI application stand out

3.   Suggestions of how you can prepare now for your internship

YOUR ACTION STEP

Reach out, ask for help, put yourself out there, keep yourself accountable, and help others as well.

Thank you for sharing, Beryl and Pessie!

With this Insider insight, your application is sure to stand out!

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SHOW NOTES

Episode 48 Show Notes

Watch the video of my interview with Beryl and Pessie

Get your Application Insider Freebies and join my email list!

Connect with the KBDI

•     on Instagram: @kbdinternship

•     on Twitter: @kbdinternship        

•     on the web: https://kbdinternship.com/

•       Email Beryl: [email protected]

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Episode 47: Interview with Emily Schumaker

IN THIS EPISODE

My guest today is Emily Schumaker. Like many students, Emily’s plan for where and when things would happen had to change from what she originally expected. But she didn’t let that get her down! She took a gap year between finishing her DPD and applying to internships, and used that time very wisely. Really, it only added to her application.

Emily also used several Application Insider freebies, which is awesome. Everything we talk about can be found in the show notes, so check there to make sure you’ve got all the resources that are available.

Here are some of the things we cover in this episode:

1.    Emily’s application timeline, including her gap year, and how she used that time wisely

2.  How Emily addressed some concerns she had about her own GPA and the info she got to move forward with confidence

3.   Emily’s tips for how you can move forward creating your own stand out application, no matter what timeline you’re working with

YOUR ACTION STEP

Reach out, ask for help, put yourself out there, keep yourself accountable, and help others as well.

Thank you for sharing your experience, Emily!

With this Insider insight, your application is sure to stand out!

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SHOW NOTES

Episode 47 Show Notes

Watch the video of Emily's interview

Get your Application Insider Freebies and join my email list!

Connect with Emily on Instagram @nutritiongamestrong

Emily used these Application Insider and other resources:

·    The ULTIMATE DICAS Checklist

·    Matching & Algorithm Webinar

·    Follow @applicationinsider

·    Free Resources Library

·    The Application Insider Podcast

·    Applicant Guide to Supervised Practice (consider asking your DPD director if they have access to this!)

·    prerd.org

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IN THIS EPISODE 

Here are three important categories of things from Application Insider, specifically so you can be ready for a few things that are coming up. All the links are in the show notes, so please follow them to take advantage of what’s available!

Student Interviews

These have been such a success this summer. I have really loved how they’ve turned out. Each student I’ve had on the podcast had shared great tips and had a unique perspective about the application process.

The last scheduled student interview is next week. It will be episode #47. So this is my invitation to you to share your experience on the podcast! If you’d like your own episode here on the Podcast, and the chance to share your tips with someone else who can definitely benefit from them, go to https://applicationinsider.co/podcastguest to let me know you’re interested.

Here’s a round-up of the student interviews that have aired so far, with direct links to each in the show notes:

·    #35: Jenny Fernandez – who networked her way to connections that helped her create a great application

·    #37: Sarah Barragan – who prepped her entire application in just 6 weeks and matched to her top choice program

·    #38: Krista Semonelle – who used ONLY free resources from Application Insider, along with her own notebook trick to submit a stand-out application

·    #41: Helory Kojongian – whose system to check and double check each application section helped her apply early and get a great match

·    #43: Annie Robison – who knew exactly what type of program she was looking for, and found it

·    #45: Jeniffer Peeples – who got her perfect match in second round

And, coming next week, Episode #47, another student interview about someone who found an awesome match in Spring 2021!

DI Director Interviews

Before I started chatting with students, I was having conversations with DI directors. These are also a wealth of information for students, about programs, directly from the program director.After all of the student interviews have aired will be the next DI director interview. So, coming in Episode #48, you’ll get to hear from a program that actually reached out to me to share what their program has to offer.

I would love to know which programs you want to hear fromPlease let me know by sending me an email to [email protected] or a DM on Instagram @applicationinsider. I will reach out to them and try to get them on the Podcast! 

In the meantime, here’s a round-up of the DI Director interviews that you can listen to now:

·    #10: North Oaks Medical Center – with director Leslie Ballard

·    #14: Vanderbilt University Medical Center – with director Dianne Killebrew, and an intern who used some Application Insider resources

·    #15: Wellness Workdays – with director Debra Wein

·    #17: Montana Dietetic Internship – with director Coleen Kaiser, along with two assistant directors, and an intern

And, coming in two weeks, Episode #48 will be a conversation with a program that will be taking application in the Fall 2021 Match, and is very popular for students interested in the business side of dietetics.

Application Insider Freebies

The last thing I want to mention, is that August is my birthday month! My birthday is on August 29th, and I’m going to do something special that day for you! However, I’m keeping under wraps exactly what it will be. It’s all a big secret until it gets closer.

What I want you to know is that the secret will be out first to those on my email list. So you want on that list! So how do you join? Simply by signing up for one of my freebies. It will be available immediately, and then you’ll get my weekly emails with additional insights and news from Application Insider, including the details about my big birthday secret.

Here are the freebies to choose from:

·    The ULTIMATE DICAS Checklist – so you don’t miss a single thing on your application

·    The DPD GPA Calculator – so you will know all 4 of your GPAs before DICAS even calculates them

·    The DI Interview Prep Sheet – to help you get ready if you need to get ready for an interview

·    The Matching & Algorithm Webinar Replay – so you know exactly how the algorithm works and how to rank programs so it works for YOU

Pick the freebie or freebies that you need the most and you’ll have new tool for your application, PLUS you’ll be on the email list so you won’t miss anything – especially what’s coming up for my birthday later this month.

With this Insider insight, your application is sure to stand out!

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SHOW NOTES

Be a guest on the Application Insider Podcast!

Schedule your FREE 20-minute Brainstorm Call with Nicole

New to Dietetics? Start Here!

Find more dietetics tips and guidance at applicationinsider.co

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Episode 45: Interview with Jeniffer Peeples

IN THIS EPISODE

My guest today is Jeniffer Peeples. Jeniffer has so many elements to her dietetic internship application experience that I think many other students can relate to: she’s a non-traditional student; she knew for certain whether a face-to-face or distance program would be the best fit for her; she’s a military spouse; and she found herself in a whole new city and area when she starting looking into internship options. Oh, and she got her *perfect* match in 2nd round of Spring 2021. She truly has a story about how everything worked out!

Jeniffer’s experience really shows that with a certainty of what you’re looking for and being open to ALL options, things can work out in very unexpected ways. I’m so glad she’s sharing and that you can use her tips in your application process as well. Everything we talk about can be found in the show notes, so check there to make sure you’ve got all the resources that are available.

Here are some of the things we cover in this episode:

1.    The elements that Jeniffer knew were very important to her for her internship

2.  How Jeniffer found programs to apply to given her criteria, being a military spouse, and living in a brand new area

3. How Jeniffer navigated second round when she decided it was worth going fort rather than waiting another year - and got a perfect match

YOUR ACTION STEP

Research your programs! Research the location, the costs, and the time dedication. Make yourself aware of all the possibilities that are out there and which ones will be best for you.

Thank you for sharing your experience, Jeniffer!

With this Insider insight, your application is sure to stand out!

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SHOW NOTES

Episode 45 Show Notes

Watch the video of Jeniffer's interview

Join the Application Insider Personal Statement Workshop

Connect with Jeniffer on Instagram @jenifferpeeples

Jeniffer used these Application Insider and other Resources:

·    Free SDA Webinar

·    Follow @applicationinsider

·    Free Resources Library

·    The Application Insider Podcast

·    Applicant Guide to Supervised Practice (ask your DPD director if they have access without a fee!)

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IN THIS EPISODE

I’m sharing some of the videos that are part of the Workshop so you can get a better idea of just what it’s like, and the type of insight I share with every member who joins to write with me.

The next Personal Statement Workshop will be in August, going from August 2-27, 2021. You can get your spot at applicationinsider.co/personal-statement-workshop or through the link in the show notes. This is the last Workshop I’ll be running before the Fall 2021 Match, so if you need help writing now is the best opportunity to get in on it. You’ll still be done with several weeks to go before the deadline, so you can then focus your attention to other sections of the application, knowing that the big, bad personal statement is done and ready to go.

Here are some of the things we cover in this episode:

1. The Workshop Welcome video, so you hear exactly what you can expect when you join

2. All my insights on answering the first personal statement question

3. An example of a Workshop Q&A session

YOUR ACTION STEP

Use all the info I shared in this episode to nail your response to that first question: Why do you want to enter the dietetics profession? I mean, you just got a ton of insight about answering that question with flying colors. If you want the visual aspect of it, follow the link in the show notes to watch the video too.

Then, if you liked that guidance, and want help with all the other questions, check out the link in the show notes to see if the Personal Statement Workshop will be a good fit for you. We start in less than 2 weeks, on August 2, so be sure to grab your spot if it’s what you’re looking for! I can’t wait to write with you!

With this Insider insight, your application is sure to stand out!

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SHOW NOTES

Watch the Sneak Peek video

Write with me in the August Personal Statement Workshop

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Schedule your FREE 20-minute Brainstorm Call

 Be a guest on the Application Insider Podcast!

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Episode 43: Interview with Annie Robison

IN THIS EPISODE

My guest today is Annie Robison. One of the things you will hear right off the bat is how intention Annie was about the programs she applied to. She knew exactly what kind of internship she wanted, that she could see herself in, and that she knew would align with her own dietetics career goals. And she went for it! You’ll hear all the elements she was looking for, and which programs met her criteria, as well as the program where she will soon be starting her rotations.

We also talked about how she went successfully and progressively through her DICAS application. She’s got tips to share with you about making it a more positive experience, and where to find help so the whole thing is hopefully less stressful overall. She shares some of the specific resources that helped her move forward with confidence on her application. Everything we talk about can be found in the show notes, so check there to make sure you’ve got all the resources that are available.

Here are some of the things we cover in this episode:

1.    The elements Annie knew she wanted as part of her internship and how she found programs that offered them

2.  Some of Annie’s application concerns and how she addressed them to stand out

3.   Annie’s advice for other applicants to make sure they find programs that will be a good fit

YOUR ACTION STEP

Convince directors you are a good fit for them. If you have a program in mind, take some time to research it thoroughly and note the things that make them unique for you. If you don’t have a program in mind, take this as your sign to begin searching -- some great tools to help in this process are the AND directory, the FNCE Supervised Practice Fair, and virtual open houses.

Thank you for sharing your experience, Annie!

With this Insider insight, your application is sure to stand out!

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SHOW NOTES

Episode 43 Show Notes

Watch the video of Annie's interview

Connect with Annie on Instagram @that_dietetics_gal

Annie used these Application Insider Resources:

·    The Personal Statement Workshop

·    FNCE Internship Fair

Get on the Waitlist for the August Personal Statement Workshop

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IN THIS EPISODE

In today’s episode I’m talking about preceptors, and a lot of what goes into finding preceptors. I think this is a really important topic for several reasons. Obviously, preceptors are a necessity for dietetic internships, whether they are organized by students or programs. We cannot have internships without preceptors. There also has been a pretty big increase in the number of distance internship programs, which are most likely to require students to find and arrange their own preceptors. Finally, finding preceptors is a big task to add to an already pretty big application and internship experience. Ideally, resources and guidance are available for students who choose that route.

Here are some of the perspectives covered in this episode:

1.    Preceptors/Facilities have their clients’/patients’ best interests in mind

2.  DI Directors/Programs ideally provide support to both applicants/interns and preceptors

3.   Students/Interns can get information about what to expect in their preceptor search

YOUR ACTION STEP

If you are pre-application, do your program research. Really look into your options and run the pros and cons lists of both distance and face-to-face programs. Whatever your choice, dive deep into what they offer. Ask those questions if you do have to find preceptors: find out how the programs supports both students looking for preceptors, and preceptors themselves.

Also, please let me know about your preceptor finding experience. Literally any details you have to share, I want to hear. That is the best way for me understand the situation students are going through, and potentially how to address those gaps to make them easier to navigate.

With this Insider insight, your application is sure to stand out!

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SHOW NOTES

Episode 42 Show Notes 

Accredited Programs Directory

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Episode 41: Interview with Helory Kojongian

IN THIS EPISODE

My guest today is Helory Kojongian. While we were talking we discovered that we share a love of checklists, and Helory created and used checklists the entire time she was working on her application. One thing that really impressed me about Helory’s approach to going through DICAS is that she was very intentional about each section. You’ll hear how carefully she thought about who to ask as references, and the information she got from directors to make sure she created the application they wanted to see.

Helory also used several Application Insider freebies, which is awesome. She shares some of the specific blog posts and podcast episodes that helped her move forward with confidence on her application. Everything we talk about can be found in the show notes, so check there to make sure you’ve got all the resources that are available.

Here are some of the things we cover in this episode:

1.    Important program elements that helped Helory ultimately decide where to apply

2.  How Helory used a checklist for many application sections, and timed things just right to be able to hit submit a few days before the deadline

3.   How asking directors questions gave Helory insight on how to highlight certain elements in her own experience and how they prepared her for her internship

YOUR ACTION STEP

Focus on the end goal. Don’t be discouraged if those around you are moving faster or have more on their resume. Everyone has a unique journey, so look forward to it, and utilize the resources around you.

Thank you for sharing your experience, Helory!

With this Insider insight, your application is sure to stand out!

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SHOW NOTES

Episode 41 Show Notes

Watch the video of Helory's interview

Join the Application Insider Personal Statement Workshop

Connect with Helory on Instagram @helory_kojo or @csula_sda

Helory used these Application Insider Resources:

·    The ULTIMATE DICAS Checklist

·    Follow @applicationinsider

·    Free Resources Library

·    The Application Insider Podcast

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IN THIS EPISODE

Looking for live, customized, detailed, guidance on your dietetic internship application? Hoping to tap into the perspective of someone who has been on the other side of DICAS and D&D Digital? Eager to hit submit knowing your application genuinely represents you, your unique characteristics, and career goals?

Today I’m giving you all the details about the first every LIVE course for dietetics students to submit stand out dietetic internship applications. There is no other course like this! All the info you need, from a former DI director, providing answers for your questions about your situation. That combination is one-of-a-kind from Application Insider. 

Here are some of the topics covered in this episode:

1.    The two options you can choose from for the type of DI application experience you can have

2.  What is covered in the Live Application Course that will take you through your entire DICAS application in just 12 weeks

3.   Just how you can make this Live Course exactly what you need it to be, because your experience is unique to anyone else’s 

YOUR ACTION STEP

Check out the Live Course to see if it will be a good fit for you. It’s perfect timing if you are getting ready for the Fall 2021 Match. You could be done with your application with 2 weeks to spare before the deadline! And even if you’re applying in the Spring 2022 Match, the Live Course will set you up with everything you need, and you’ll have access to it all for plenty of time even after the Course ends. Either way, you’ll have an application you’ll be fully confident in, having created it with insider guidance and customized info for your application situation.

With this Insider insight, your application is sure to stand out!

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SHOW NOTES

Episode 39 Show Notes

Get your spot in the Master Your Match in 12 Live Course 

Watch the video of this episode

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IN THIS EPISODE

Looking for live, customized, detailed, guidance on your dietetic internship application? Hoping to tap into the perspective of someone who has been on the other side of DICAS and D&D Digital? Eager to hit submit knowing your application genuinely represents you, your unique characteristics, and career goals?

Today I’m giving you all the details about the first every LIVE course for dietetics students to submit stand out dietetic internship applications. There is no other course like this! All the info you need, from a former DI director, providing answers for your questions about your situation. That combination is one-of-a-kind from Application Insider. 

Here are some of the topics covered in this episode:

1.    The two options you can choose from for the type of DI application experience you can have

2.  What is covered in the Live Application Course that will take you through your entire DICAS application in just 12 weeks

3.   Just how you can make this Live Course exactly what you need it to be, because your experience is unique to anyone else’s 

YOUR ACTION STEP

Check out the Live Course to see if it will be a good fit for you. It’s perfect timing if you are getting ready for the Fall 2021 Match. You could be done with your application with 2 weeks to spare before the deadline! And even if you’re applying in the Spring 2022 Match, the Live Course will set you up with everything you need, and you’ll have access to it all for plenty of time even after the Course ends. Either way, you’ll have an application you’ll be fully confident in, having created it with insider guidance and customized info for your application situation.

With this Insider insight, your application is sure to stand out!

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SHOW NOTES

Episode 39 Show Notes

Get your spot in the Master Your Match in 12 Live Course 

Watch the video of this episode

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Be a guest on the Application Insider Podcast!

Schedule your FREE 20-minute Brainstorm Call with Nicole

New to Dietetics? Start Here!

Find more dietetics tips and guidance at applicationinsider.co

Follow along on Instagram @applicationinsider