I’m confused at what DICAS is. Can you briefly explain how it is different from computer matching?
A: The DICAS Online is organized by Portals and includes an Applicant Portal (the portal that you, as an internship applicant will complete), a Selection Portal (the repository of applications that are sent to a specific internship site), a Reference Portal (the portal in which the individuals writing letters of recommendation for you will upload their letter), and a DCT (academic Training Director) Portal (the part of the application in which your DCT will verify your practicum experiences and your readiness for internship). https://portal.dicas.org/applicants2011/instruction/general_instructions.htm
For computer matching The DI (Dietetic Internship) Director submits a list of their top picks of students for their DI program, you submit a list of your top DI program picks. Both your picks and the DI Director picks are entered into a computer program and processed, the computer program matches your top pick with the internships top student pick and viola an internship match is made.
What exactly is computer matching?
A: Computer matching is one part of the process necessary to obtain an appointment to most DIs. An applicant is "matched" with the highest ranked program that offers the applicant a position. In this way, computer matching helps applicants to obtain a position in the DI of their choice and helps DI programs obtain the applicants of their choice. It eliminates premature decisions by programs about applicants and acceptance at multiple programs by applicants.
Computer matching occurs using the applicant's prioritized list and the programs' prioritized lists until all possible matches are complete. There is a fee for computer matching that must be submitted at the time you register for the match online with D&D Digital Systems.
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