Apply to Join TFA Today! Apply by the next deadline, December 3rd. Fill out your application now! Close How to Join Why Join TFA? Eligibility Deadlines Application & Interview Placement Compare Regions Internships and College Programs Upcoming Events Looking to join a coalition of extraordinary trailblazers? Teach For America has cultivated amazing change agents for nearly three decades. Learn how you can join our community of talented professionals. Apply today to be part of the 2022 Teach For America corps. APPLY Join Us Our Theory of Change How do we change systems that perpetuate inequity and ensure that all children can learn and achieve to their fullest potential? For Teach For America corps members, it starts when a new teacher steps into the classroom to change students’ lives and be changed in the process. And it continues through a lifetime of advocating for children as part of our diverse alumni network. Brittany Packnett narrates our theory of change. When you apply to Teach For America, you’ll share more about your experiences, strengths, and passions. To get started, here’s what you need to do to get started. 1. Review TFA Eligibility Requirements Our coalition of corps members comprises leaders like you, from hundreds of universities, representing dozens of college majors and countless backgrounds. In order to be considered for admission to TFA, you must have: A bachelor’s degree A minimum cumulative GPA of 2.50 (most candidates have 3.5 or higher) U.S. citizenship, national/legal resident status, or be a DACA recipient Get a better sense of what we require from applicants, common TFA qualification questions, and the characteristics of successful corps members more on Eligibility. 2. Determine the Best Application Deadline For You We have five separate application windows, which means you can select the deadline that best matches your needs. The full application process takes approximately eight weeks. Learn more on Deadlines. If you’re applying to the corps as a college junior or co-terming senior, your application deadlines are a little different. Here’s what you need to know about Early Admissions. 3. Apply Online Create an account, fill out your online application, and submit it to join the corps during one of our five application windows. It takes less than an hour to complete and includes: Uploading a resume Providing your school history and transcript details Discussing your interest in joining TFA and your leadership experience Read more details on our application process. Become part of Teach For America and discover what’s possible. APPLY TO THE 2022 CORPS 4. Sign Up & Prepare for Your Interview The interview stage requires you to complete some additional steps, including: Uploading your official transcripts Providing two professional references Signing up for a virtual interview Creating a sample lesson plan Our interview process allows you to share more about your background, your passions, and why you want to work to make the future more equitable for all children. Find more about our interview process. 5. Attend Your Interview The TFA interview is a distinctive part of the TFA application process and consists of three major components: Teaching a sample lessons Participating in a case activity A personal virtual interview More information about what you can expect in your interview. “The corps was one of the most transformative periods of my life. I was pushed out of my comfort zone and encouraged to take an active role in my development as an educator and beyond.” 6. Select Your Teaching Preferences After your interview, it’s time to select your location, grade, and subject preferences in the Applicant Center. This will help us determine the best fit for you when we’re looking for your placement. One of the best ways to narrow down your list is by using our compare regions tool. 7. Acceptance Within two weeks of interviewing and submitting your preferences, you’ll find out your acceptance status and placement information. You’ll then have about 10 days to decide whether or not the TFA corps is right for you. Learn more about life in the corps. Featured Stories See all stories Stay Connected TFA is committed to expanding opportunity for all children. Sign up for our emails to learn how you can get involved. Email I’m interested in applying to teach Footer Regions Stories Careers One Day Magazine FAQs Contact Us Press Donate Privacy Policy Terms of Use Accessibility Resubscribe to Email Facebook Twitter Instagram Teach For America is a proud member of the AmeriCorps national service network. Copyright 2020 Teach For America, Inc. All rights reserved. Teach For America logos are trademarks or registered trademarks of Teach For America, Inc.