I am currently in the 2nd degree program. It's actually not that difficult to get into. Initially, they accept a certain number of people, but a lot of people pass on the program. I can remember several people who initially were not accepted, but got calls the subsequent days/weeks up to orientation day, asking them if they were still interested in joining the program. So even if you don't get in at first, keep your schedule open because it's very likely you could get called up to orientation day (it was May 1st for us). Good luck.