All written applications are carefully reviewed and as many as seem potentially qualified are scheduled for interviews. The Program accepts approximately ten students for each semester. If appropriate, the number is fewer or greater. The interview committee involves several people who travel to Columbia from Washington for that day only. A great deal of information is exchanged at Orientation.
Essential paperwork is filled out.
Students choose rooming arrangements and are interviewed at length concerning placement. For example, of Spring 2000's eight Fellows, two were in offices that had not previously participated.