We know choosing where you are placed is incredibly important. Whether you end up moving across the country or teaching in your hometown, we want to give all corps members as much time as possible to prepare for the transition. If admitted, you will receive your offer for location at the same time as your admissions decision.

Yes, to complete the application you will need to write two short-answer responses (450 words maximum for each) about why you are motivated to join Teach For America and your greatest accomplishment in a professional, academic, or organizational setting. Your answers to these questions helps us learn more about your motivations and interest in joining the corps, as well as your achievements. If you are invited to the interview, we may ask you to expand on your responses to these questions.

Our application process is designed to help you prepare for the rigor of our program, and to help us select the most qualified candidates.

We look for a number of specific traits that are common among our most successful corps members. In order to give you the best opportunity to demonstrate these traits, we ask all applicants to provide multiple examples of their skills, experiences, aspirations, and leadership, including transcripts, written responses, and letters of recommendation.

The admissions process includes an online application and interview. There are several steps that happen in between the time you submit the online application and the time you may be invited to the interview. The entire process takes about 4-6 weeks, from start to finish.

~1 Hour: Complete Your Online Application

The timing varies for each applicant, but you may be able to complete the application in as little as one hour. The application consists of a series of background questions, a resume upload, and two short answer responses.