I see that the program admits students three times a year. What is the preferred application cycle?

Ideally, students begin the program in the summer. This follows from how the course sequence was originally designed. This requires applicants to turn in all materials by the December 15 deadline. Qualified applicants will be invited for an interview in February and, if admitted, begin coursework in the summer (i.e., June). However, the program currently has three admissions cycles (i.e., summer, fall and spring), and students may opt to begin during the fall or spring semester. If admitted, these options will involve working closely with your faculty advisor to ensure that you take the appropriate course sequence.