Starting in the fall prior to application, prospective applicants work with HPA through a preapplication process.
This process serves two purposes:
- It helps you reflect on your experiences and craft your narrative prior to the application.
- It helps HPA advisers to write a unique, detailed committee letter of recommendation that will present you in a positive, personalized light to admissions committees.
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Step 1: Attend an Application Information Session in the fall semester and complete the registration form for access to our Canvas course.
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The info session will be presented live two or three times in the fall term, or you can watch the recorded version.
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Step 2: Submit Self-Assessment/Intent to Apply Form.
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Submit your form with your resume and transcripts on Canvas.
Deadline to remain on Canvas: January
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Step 3: Meet with an HPA adviser for an Intake appointment.
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This is an opportunity to go over your self-assessment and have a preliminary discussion of your candidacy.
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Step 4: Complete the HPA Preapplication Portfolio materials.
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One week prior to your portfolio review, the following will be due (all forms and instructions are on Canvas):
- preapplication profile
- autobiography
- activities overview, list, and summary
- short essay responses
- photo
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Step 5: Attend a Preapplication Interview with an HPA adviser.
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This 45-minute meeting will involve discussing your narrative, the strengths of your candidacy, and any areas of concern that you would like us to address in our committee letter of recommendation.
Preapplication interviews take place in January through April and appointments are available on a first-come, first-served basis beginning in January.
Sample HPA Forms
A copy of the forms that applicants will complete before their preapplication interview.