I applied through college or university. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at Nielsen (Tampa, FL) in Nov 2012
Interview
Initial interview with members of the department you selected, followed by the invitational event in Tampa. Three day process with a barrage of interviews including personal, case study, and group interviews. Excellent interviewing process, also includes question/answer time with others who have been through the program previously, presentations from Nielsen executives, and in depth explanations of the program. Everyone was extremely friendly and welcoming, while having very high expectations for performance.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Group project where you work with other people applying for your track within the ELP. Given one hour to solve a problem and prepare a presentation while working on a team with people you've just met.