How To Apply

Our admissions process is designed to help us identify whether applicants possess the characteristics we’ve seen in our most successful corps members. We admit people whose unique strengths convince us that they have what it takes to lead students to significant academic success. 

Applicants to Teach For America must submit an online application by one of our five deadlines:

• August 24, 2012
• September 14, 2012
• November 5, 2012 noon ET
• January 11, 2013
• February 15, 2013

Applications are non-binding. Subsequent rounds of the admissions process can include an online activity, phone interview, and final in-person interview. If you are accepted to the corps, you will attend our summer training institute in summer 2013 and begin teaching in fall 2013 regardless of the deadline by which you apply.

Choosing When to Apply

Please ensure that you will not have any scheduling conflicts with required phone or in-person interview dates before you select when to apply. While you should choose a deadline based on the timeline that works best for you, there are specific advantages to selecting an earlier deadline, including:

• Earlier notification of your admissions status
• Access to more available phone and final interview timeslots
• Additional time to prepare for your transition, which can include relocating, passing required tests, completing pre-service reading and classroom observations, and interviewing with school districts

Preparing for the Application Process

 Here are some actions to take if you’re preparing to start an application:

• Read the applicant prerequisites
• Review our admissions policies
• Review our application and interview prep tips
• If you’re ready to start or complete your application, go to application

Application Timeline

Select an application deadline to view its admissions timeline, then click on a milestone for details.

Timeline for August 24, 2012September 14, 2012November 2, 2012January 11, 2013February 15, 2013 deadline