My acceptance came in at 4:54 PM when I received it. It’s a long wait.
Hi there! The options they gave me were Oklahoma, Dallas, and New York. Initially I though, yes New York, but there was a catch, I would have to be teaching special education and have to get my masters from Hunter’s college. So I decided to avoid that and go on to do the normal way that they do regional assignments.
That’s really interesting! TFA trying to package it all up for you. Too many stipulations. I wouldn’t have taken it either.
Well everyone, today is the day. Positive vibes and good luck. I have a final at 0730… I won’t even be able to concentrate! Lol.
Happy decision day everyone! I am excited for everyone that will be accepted! For the rest of us that will not get in, while it is a bummer, remember, there are a thousand and one ways to become a teacher and this is just one of them. I personally will be applying for Texas Teachers an alternative program in my state. Also, it will be a great idea to fill out the surveys for incoming applicants. I can say that is forum has been extremely helpful for me!
btw, looked in my portal and my TF was never reviewed. I know its safe to say I did not get in…kinda don’t want to read the rejection letter, but will do so anyways so it can sink in, lol.
@HappyChick45 let’s say what happened anyway - if we happen to be outliers in the whole TF status notification debacle, it would be helpful for others to know about! I haven’t checked my TF since yesterday, too anxious. I’ll just wait til my notification later on today.
Does anyone know at what time decisions will be released?
@havenot95 not until 3 or 4, I think.
I’ve been accepted!!! Go check!!!
Congrats!!! I think maybe you got yours earlier since you’re on Eastern Time? But I’ll check. Where were you placed?
General Information
-Accepted or Rejected: Accepted
-Were you recruited/recommended or did you apply on your own?: Recruited Sophomore year (did not apply), Applied on my own this year
-Stage in life (graduating senior, professional, 1 year post undergrad, graduate studies): Graduating this Spring
-Are you already tied to education? (Certified, Education Major, or Substitute): NO
-Deadline you applied to: Last deadline
-Did you have a phone interview?: No
-Final Interview Date: 4/7
Transitional Funding
-Did you apply?: Yes
-Date you submitted your application: Ummm around 4/8
-Did your status or verification column ever update?: Yes
-If yes, when?: 4/15 ishhh
Placement
-Placement region: Miami-Dade
-Placement subject: English 6-12
-Experience/familiarity with your subject: Somewhat familiar however I was hoping for Social Studies
-How were your region & subject ranked on your preference form?: At first most preferred then re-submitted my preferences and changed into least preferred.
-Did you have special circumstances?: At first intended to be my mother’s caretaker, on second submission none.
Just checked, I didn’t get in and tf status never changed from being under review, so I think the tf tracking is true. Good luck to the rest of you all!
General Information
-Accepted or Rejected: Rejected
-Were you recruited/recommended or did you apply on your own?: Recruited
-Stage in life (graduating senior, professional, 1 year post undergrad, graduate studies): Graduating this Spring
-Are you already tied to education? (Certified, Education Major, or Substitute): NO
-Deadline you applied to: Last deadline
-Did you have a phone interview?: No
-Final Interview Date: 4/8
Transitional Funding
-Did you apply?: Yes
-Date you submitted your application: Ummm around 4/11
-Did your status or verification column ever update?: No
-If yes, when?: N/A
-Did you have special circumstances?: None
General Information
-Accepted or Rejected: Accepted
-Were you recruited/recommended or did you apply on your own?: On my own
-Stage in life (graduating senior, professional, 1 year post undergrad, graduate studies): Graduating this Spring
-Are you already tied to education? (Certified, Education Major, or Substitute): No
-Deadline you applied to: Last deadline
-Did you have a phone interview?: No
-Final Interview Date: 4/7
Transitional Funding
-Did you apply?: No
Placement
-Placement region: Detroit
-Placement subject: Pre-k
-Experience/familiarity with your subject: Volunteer work in high school
-How were your region & subject ranked on your preference form?: Subject was my first choice and region was preferred
-Did you have special circumstances?: No
General Information
-Accepted or Rejected: Accepted
-Were you recruited/recommended or did you apply on your own?: On my own
-Stage in life (graduating senior, professional, 1 year post undergrad, graduate studies): Graduating from UCLA Spring 2017.
-Are you already tied to education? (Certified, Education Major, or Substitute): NO
-Deadline you applied to: Middle Deadline
-Did you have a phone interview?: No
-Final Interview Date: 4/8
Transitional Funding
-Did you apply?: N/A
-Date you submitted your application: Ummm around 2/20
-Did your status or verification column ever update?: Not sure.
-If yes, when?: N/A
-Did you have special circumstances?: None
General Information
-Accepted or Rejected: Accepted
-Were you recruited/recommended or did you apply on your own?: Recruited Sophomore year (did not apply), Applied on my own this year
-Stage in life (graduating senior, professional, 1 year post undergrad, graduate studies): Graduate Studies - Graduating this Spring 2016
-Are you already tied to education? (Certified, Education Major, or Substitute): NO
-Deadline you applied to: Last deadline
-Did you have a phone interview?: Yes
-Final Interview Date: 4/7
Transitional Funding
-Did you apply?: Yes
-Date you submitted your application: as soon as I applied
-Did your status or verification column ever update?: Yes
-If yes, when?: 4/15
Placement
-Placement region: Greater Nashville
-Placement subject: STEM 4-9
-Experience/familiarity with your subject: Very familiar
-How were your region & subject ranked on your preference form?: preferred
-Did you have special circumstances?: yes Doctorate
General Information
-Accepted or Rejected: Rejected
-Were you recruited/recommended or did you apply on your own?: Applied on my own
-Stage in life (graduating senior, professional, 1 year post undergrad, graduate studies): Graduating senior
-Are you already tied to education? (Certified, Education Major, or Substitute): No
-Deadline you applied to: Last deadline
-Did you have a phone interview?: No
-Final Interview Date: 4/4
Transitional Funding
-Did you apply?: Yes
-Date you submitted your application: 4/12 roughly
-Did your status or verification column ever update?: No
-If yes, when?: N/A
-Did you have special circumstances?: No
Super bummed out, but I honestly just had a gut feeling I wasn’t going to get it. I really hate that the TF status seems to be such an accurate indicator of your chances, I really feel they should fix that or do something that prevents us from essentially knowing whether we’ll be accepted or rejected long before the actual decisions come out. I’m going to fill out the anonymous survey that’s linked in the rejection letter and note the issue.
To be totally honest, I felt that the way the one-on-one questions were presented to me didn’t allow for me to really express at all why I thought I’d be a good fit for TFA. It was unbelievably nerve-wracking and I felt that for some random reason, my interviewer didn’t like me.
Well, I’ll be wallowing in my disappointment for the rest of the day. Good luck to everybody else, and congratulations to everyone who got in!
I received an email that my application was updated but it still says congratulations on your final interview. My TF does say complete. Can anyone help me with this?
Holy CRAP I got in!!! Will update you guys later!
General Information
-Accepted or Rejected: Accepted
-Were you recruited/recommended or did you apply on your own?: Recruited
-Stage in life (graduating senior, professional, 1 year post undergrad, graduate studies): Graduating senior
-Are you already tied to education? (Certified, Education Major, or Substitute): No
-Deadline you applied to: Last deadline
-Did you have a phone interview?: No
-Final Interview Date: 4/8
Transitional Funding
-Did you apply?: Yes
-Date you submitted your application: 4/20 (I still have not submitted all of my documents)
-Did your status or verification column ever update?: Yes
-If yes, when?: Documents were verified and I was asked for more information on April 20 (about 20 minutes after uploading documents), still need to send in more information
Placement
-Placement region: Mississippi
-Placement subject: Biology 7-12
-Experience/familiarity with your subject: Kind of similar to my major (Environmental Science)
-How were your region & subject ranked on your preference form?: 2nd choice region and subject was among my top choices
-Did you have special circumstances?: None