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Application Process

HOW TO APPLY

TO THE CORPS

Learn everything you need to know before taking the next step with the Teach for America Corps—application, interview, offer, and more.
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To Apply

  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited university by your first day of training (typically in June)
  • Cumulative GPA of at least 2.5 on a 4.0 scale (required by the districts and schools we partner with)
  • U.S. citizen, national, lawful permanent resident, or EAD holder (due to partner school hiring requirements)
  • All majors, backgrounds, and career paths welcome

To Succeed

  • Believe in the potential of all kids
  • Take initiative and grow fast
  • Value working across lines of difference
  • Thrive on feedback, challenge, and meaningful work
  • Want to serve and lead alongside communities
  • Set ambitious goals and follow through to extraordinary results

Application Timeline

Deadline #1 September 11

Deadline Closed

Deadline #2 October 26

Roles Filling

Deadline #3 February 01

Roles Limited

Deadline #4 March 08

Last Chance to Apply

The Process Step by Step

What to expect after acceptance.

Receiving your admissions notice.

If accepted, you'll receive your placement community, subject, and grade level assignment. If not, we'll connect you with partner programs. You're also welcome to re-apply next year.

Reviewing and accepting your offer.

You can use this time for a 1:1 call with TFA staff, join a group call with other accepted corps members in the same region, and to connect with our network.

Pre-training introductions and onboarding.

You may have 1-7 months before full-time training starts. In this time, we’ll guide onboarding tasks, share preparation resources, and help you connect with other incoming corps members.

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