May vs August Graduation

[maimas4466]

I am deciding between two programs- one ends in August, and the other ends in May. I am interested in getting a CFY that is more of a "program", and I am wondering if not graduating until August will impact my ability to get accepted to one of these CF programs. Has anyone had experience in one of these programs/graduating in August and getting a CF?

[samiamslp]

My understanding is that at programs with a later end date, students apply for CF positions while they are still in grad school. I am strongly considering a program that is six semesters (MGH IHP), and that was the advice I was given. Hope this helps!