@TFA5th2015 That letter reads like the closing statements from my interviewer. That can’t be a good sign…thank you for posting that letter. It will make the real one easier to read. “We need people like you in the fight for educational equality, even if not in this program.”
@chellepepper the one that i was accepted to doesnt require that you pay for summer training. It is concidered part of your grad school curriculum.
@TFA5thDL2015 we are definitely in the same boat. And I am upset, but I would rather fibd out this way than all at once thursday
So, I woke up even more hopeful! lol… I had a dream last night that I was accepted into the Washington D.C. Corp! I was soooo happy! 3 more days!
I don’t want anyone to give up hope. Like, please don’t. There’s always a chance, plus we’re on the late side for applications they might have waitlisted some of us, they’ve done it in the past. My top choice is Houston, which actually has a petty decent pay scale and a great cost of living (right now), but I’ve never lived TRULY on my own, you know, having support from parents for bills and everything, and everyone knows teacher’s do NOT get paid enough
I’m late in the game to post but reading this thread and ones from past years makes me glad I’m not going through this alone. Good luck to everyone! Thursday can’t come soon enough.
My mom, aunt, and grandmother are all teachers in one of the lowest paid states in the nation. They have no trouble at all raising families on the salary; you shouldn’t have much trouble living on one by yourself if you keep a good budget.
I’m freaking out as well, but I’m hopeful. If I do get rejected I plan to pursue other options. I think the fact that we’ve made it this far says a lot! My documents have been verfied, but I think about my phone interview and everything and I prepare myself for rejection. I will be disappointed if I’m rejected, but that’s not going to stop me from advocating for equality in education.I’m not looking at my status until Thursday. But I’m hopeful for all of us! Stay positive!
I agree @SCTFA2015 ! I was sitting here trying to map out alternatives. I’m graduating with my Master’s, and have worked a few years in the professional sphere. A part of me feels my Social Work background is not what they are looking for (I have a BSW and will be completing my MSW), although I’m more of a macro level professional (More of policy and advocacy as opposed to clinical). I will most definitely be disappointed, but there are other avenues to get me where I am planning to go. I will not stop, our babies are the future and need us.
Unfortunately, I feel TFAs screening process sometimes weed out some great candidates. Also, some candidates who aren’t doing it for reasons beneficial to the children, slip through the cracks due to facts that may weigh heavily on stronger interview skills. But, that’s the way of the world. We win some, lose some, but our strength and character is developed by how many times we get back up to keep fighting.
The salary aspect, If accepted, I’m not worried. Like @nervynerd said…I worked 3 years off a $35,500 salary and was able to live alone, save, pay off debt, help support family, and travel once/twice a year. So it is doable, it’s just all in money management. But then again, I don’t watch TV often or go out alot so it helped my bottomline, I live a low maintenance lifestyle lol. All I needed was Internet and netflix.
Verification is a good sign too though! @SCTFA2015
@molovemogrowth, I agree. I haven’t paid for cable in years. You just have to decide what you really want. I want to teach and work with children more than I care for a big extravagant lifestyle.
“Unfortunately, I feel TFAs screening process sometimes weed out some great candidates. Also, some candidates who aren’t doing it for reasons beneficial to the children, slip through the cracks due to facts that may weigh heavily on stronger interview skills. But, that’s the way of the world. We win some, lose some, but our strength and character is developed by how many times we get back up to keep fighting.”
@MoLoveMoGrowth: you could’ve not said this better. and, it is unfortunate that this happens to any program… whether it be through law/medicine/graduate school interviews, there will always be that person that slip through the cracks for whatever reason… we win some and lose some. unfortunately, I might lose this one. I’ve wanted to be part of this program since sophomore year, so it will be a huge heart break for me.
3 more days until you find your acceptance and placement guys!!!
good luck all!!
Yes! Not much longer now. I’m so excited/nervous that my stomach keeps doing flips. I’m going to be so sad if I dont.get in. I keep telling myself that getting verified is a good sign, but for some reason it just doesn’t feel right, ya know.
` @MoLoveMoGrowth I love the points you made about TFA’s hiring process. I feel like everyone in this group is dedicated to changing America’s education system though, especially as all of us seem to have back up plans that involve education. @TFA5thDL2015 IF you don’t make it this round, you can ALWAYS apply again next year.
@chellepepper same here! I don’t wanna get my hopes up bc I’m so scared of getting rejected. I can’t stop thinking about Thursday!!! And where I could be placed/what I’d be teaching… I really want to teach elementary I think most, what about all of you?
@chellepepper, I definitely agree, in previous threads and even in this thread for the first couple of deadlines, getting verified was a great sign, but I REALLY feel as though TFA has caught on to the TF Status notification and so they are making sure it’s not such a dead giveaway this year, I think we’ve only had one person see a complete status in our little 5th DL board
I’m hoping for high school English or elementary generalist, I might even be OK with a pre-k or kindergarten.
@aprilmatt1113: yes, that is very true. i’m just so bummed I’m not gonna make it this year. Those videos sent by Amanda Bass really got me thinking about my classroom, how it would be like, how I would decorate my room for my students, how I could make my lessons fun and exciting, etc. etc… Those will remain an “idea” for another year and I’m really sad they won’t materialize this coming Fall.
I actually was looking at TNTP and their application process seems a bit more intense than TFA. I think they have a better way of weeding out people who aren’t really interested in education coz even their initial screening is intense – those essay questions are tough.
looking through TFA threads from previous years and earlier this year, a lot of people are getting accepted and only a few people are getting rejected. I know it is completely skewed, but it’s really unfortunate to be that ONE that gets rejected. ggahhhhh!!! LOL. sorry i’m just trying to vent on this forum. haha. rejection sucks!