My Timeline

Just wanted to jot down my application timeline since a lot of people wonder how long it takes to apply for Peace Corps.

Mar. 27, 2007 -- began application online
Apr. 17, 2007 -- application submitted
May 10, 2007 -- interview with UW-Madison PC campus representative
May 21, 2007 -- phone interview with regional recruiter
Jun 12, 2007 -- officially nominated (took a bit longer b/c as an MI had to wait for Tulane acceptance letter)
Aug 20, 2007 -- began working with MI placement liason in DC
Aug 22, 2007 -- submitted medical paperwork
Aug 28, 2007 -- Tulane MI orientation/luncheon
Oct 11, 2007 -- medical clearance
Oct 19, 2007 -- Director of Peace Corps visited Tulane
Dec 20, 2007 -- LASIK surgery & medically deferred
Mar 21, 2008 -- medically cleared again
Jun 27, 2008 -- invite received

Throughout the process I was asked to submit five references instead of the three usually needed, four separate resumes after submitting one with my application, and had to complete two romantic involvemnt forms. In total I worked with:

1 campus representative
1 regional recruiter
1 Master's International Placement Liason
2 medical nurses
1 medical assistant
1 placement office assistant
2 placement officers
Head of Master's International
3 Tulane Master's International Coordinators

That's a lot of people that have looked at my application and talked to me! Now that I've been invited I'm working with Sato travel for passport, visa, and plane tickets and my country desk assistant for other info. Its been a long process but I hope that its all worth it in the end!