Getting a foot in the door: The written internship application

The predoctoral internship is one of the final clinical training requirements that graduate students must fulfill before obtaining their degree. The written portion of the application can be crucial in determining whether an individual will be viewed as a desirable intern candidate. This article offers guidelines for developing a written application that accurately and thoroughly conveys who the applicant is in a manner that is more likely to capture the attention of prospective internship sites.