<p>@iraja thanks for the info!</p>
<p>@teach4them @ crazygood31 & @ crazygolfer68,
I thought the same thing! the interview was really focused on the stats and data of my leadership experience (which I didn’t have… my jobs don’t really collect data on my work) and a lot less on the mission. but i figure they have a limited amount of time and have already asked us several times about why we want to do it via the initial application. so they just ask any extra things they don’t know yet and compile all their data at the end!</p>
<p>@teach4them, @crazygood31, @crazygolfer68, @AR1280:</p>
<p>I have the exact same thoughts/feelings. I couldn’t believe that my interviewer did not ask me once why I wanted to join TFA… I guess it is evident through my written application, but I was actually baffled that they didn’t ask me, in person, why I wanted to join their organization. I think time plays a huge factor in this though… my interview was almost an hour late and I think lasted over an hour, so it might have to simply with the fact that the interviewers just can’t ask us everything, ya know?</p>
<p>I guess as long as it’s a common feeling we should be okay! </p>
<p>Also, in other news, my transitional funding is still under review!! Agh.</p>
<p>@iraja:</p>
<p>I got the same email from Brigid, pretty much. My TF is still under review. I want to take what she says at face value but I can’t shake my pessimism that this is a bad sign. What do you think in light of her email?</p>
<p>my interviewer was really sweet; in fact, she only asked around 3 questions (if that!)
And, the only major question was, would I ever leave Teach for America before the two year completion.
We spent majority of the time discussing the area I am from and the elementary school I attended! Coincidentally enough, she actually taught in my neighborhood a few years ago at the elementary school I attended. We chatted about the environment (all black neighborhood, all low income) vs. wealthy environments (such as the environment she grew up in.) The interview felt really informal and nice. I feel as though I gained a friend, if not more. I’m not sure if its a good thing I was only asked 3 questions, but I felt pretty confident leaving.
What do you guys think? How many questions were asked at your final interviews?</p>
<p>@MinorityDreamer I was asked 5 or 6 questions, which I also thought was less than I expected. The conversation came really easily though and I also felt very comfortable talking to my interviewer. I was SOOOO nervous going into the interview, but came out feeling good about it.</p>
<p>@ MinorityDreamer
I feel that my final interview didn’t go as well as I’d have liked, but I think in part it’s because I was the last interview of the day. While my interviewer seemed really nice, he didn’t really make an attempt to “connect” with me during the interview. Like it was very, “Ok, tell me this… I have enough info, now tell me this…” It didn’t really feel like he just needed to fill in spaces rather than get the whole picture of me and what I’ve done in my college/graduate/work career. It’s kind of bothered me because I feel like with a different interviewer that my passion may have come across more readily. However, there were some places where he said “I’m impressed with your preparation,” but it felt very impersonal to me. Anyone else???</p>
<p>@CajunShrimp, that’s awesome 
Glad to hear it! Hopefully great things are coming towards us, Thursday! </p>
<p>@TEACH4THEM, I completely understand. I think when you have 2 different personalities, that would probably happen. The great thing is your interviewer was impressed with your preparation! That’s what TFA wants, so I’m pretty sure you don’t have much to worry about! Thursday is coming pretty soon! How exciting, right?</p>
<p>TFA sent me this…“Thanks for reaching out to us. Your application will show “under review” until Notification Day. At that point your award will be available assuming you are admitted to the corps. Please let me know if you have any further questions.”</p>
<p>@luvya683 I got the same response to an email I sent; however, my status is complete. This whole thing is very strange. I’m still trying not to read too far into it.</p>
<p>Hey all, I applied to the September 14 deadline and had my in person interview a couple weeks ago…So I’m anxiously waiting for Thursday to come. I’m wondering if we will find out sooner then 8 pm on thursday?</p>
<p>@uconn2013 There is no way really to know, but people began finding out around 6pm according to the thread from last year.</p>
<p>OMG!!!</p>
<p>Two weeks ago, I was counting by weeks… And last week, I was counting by daysss… Now, I’m counting by hourssssss… 48 more hours to go guys!! I am totally freaking out! I’m definitely reminding myself to breath in and out as the hours pass by.</p>
<p>@iTeach, indeed we are in the homestretch. Less than 48 hours now. I’ve got school and work to distract luckily.</p>
<p>Anyone know how many people they are anticipated to accept for the first deadline? or any potential statistics for this year? Freaking out for thursday as well, it needs to come sooner!!</p>
<p>Let the confidence roller-coaster begin! Lol SOOOO ready for tomorrow night.</p>
<p>Indeed… It’s the day before! Happy Halloween everyone! Be sure to enjoy it and we can all stress tomorrow. ;)</p>
<p>I am stilllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll under review! NOT GOOD!
I TRULY THINK THEY BOTH ARE TIED TOGETHER. Mentallly, I give up already so I really have no disapointment come tommorrow. I also already let go, I even informed my recommends know that I did not make it. To everyone else, good luck!</p>
<p>@IamafriendofGod</p>
<p>Hey hey hey, don’t think that way. Again, there were people who did not change at all last year and I believe there were people that changed and didn’t get accepted. They’ve maintained that one has nothing to do with the other so hold on to that. Prepare for the worst and hope for the best but don’t give up completely! Again I say, BREATHE! INHALE…HOLD…EXHALE…Take a walk.</p>