I have decided to start this blog up again to talk about where I am in my own Peace Corps application process...
So here is my Peace Corps timeline. It's been a LONG ride.
October 1, 2010: Received the application packet from Peace Corps.
November 9, 2010: Peace Corps received my application packet.
November 15, 2010: First interview with regional Peace Corps coordinator.
November 30, 2010: Application withdrawn pending acceptance to a Masters International program since I do not intend to go to Peace Corps until I do the MI.
April 5, 2011: Wait-listed for the Illinois State University's Masters International program.
April 25, 2011: Accepted to Illinois State University's Masters International program.
April 26, 2011: Nominated for Peace Corps.
May 5, 2011: Date my medical kit was mailed to me.
August 18, 2011: Started Masters International graduate program at Illinois State University.
October 25, 2011: Peace Corps received my medical and dental.
November 18, 2011: Rejected from the Peace Corps on the basis of my supposed lack of health.
November 28, 2011: Put together an appeal for my medical.
December 7, 2011: Peace Corps ACCEPTED my appeal for my medical status. =D
December 28, 2011: Peace Corps sent me another email asking me to send more transcripts and details.
January 19, 2012: Was informed by the Peace Corps that my application is in final review now.
February 2, 2012: Contacted by my placement officer with a questionnaire of the kinds of conditions I can handle in the Peace Corps. Submitted answers same day.
That's where I'm at right now... I put June 30 as my soonest available leaving date, but would definitely be willing to leave early if it meant I could go to Tanzania on the June 11 departure. That would be a dream come true.
