It has been nearly a year since I began my Peace Corps application, but I feel right on schedule. Reading through others' timelines has helped me feel more secure about my own. It is very different for every individual person. I don't remember exact dates so they're all approximations.
August 2010- Start application (At this point I was deciding whether to do the Master's International program or go for the Peace Corps first and think about grad school after. I will decide where I want to go after.)
December 2010- Finish application
January 2011-All recommendations sent in.
February 9 2011- Interview (nominated same day for Central/South America for August)
14- Received medical/ dental packet
May 2011-Sent in packet
31-got notification they received packet
Early June 2011- Dental Clearance
June 13 2011- Notified there was missing information
20- Sent in short letter about my minor allergies (be very specific about reactions)
(few days later)- Medical Clearance
28- Received email requesting additional information
July 2 2011- Sent in updated resume and romantic involvement update
July 8 2011- Received email notifying me that my application is now with an Assessment and Placement Specialist and should hear within the next few months.
Although it took me a while to send in my application everything happened very quickly soon after. Now it's just waiting to hear where and when. I don't feel anxious and I'm glad that I'm not leaving so soon so I can save a little more money.
