I'd heard that it takes 6 months to a year from start to finish for the application process of the Peace Corps. For me, it was the latter...
Submitted application: August 26th, 2004
Interview: September 9th, 2004
Nominated: October 8th, 2004
Received Medical/Dental/Legal Clearance packet: October 15th?, 2004
Submitted said packet: February 10th, 2005
Medically Cleared: April 28th, 2005
Received Invite: June 6th, 2005
Staging (Pre-dept orientation): September 22-24th, 2005
Pre-Service Training (in-country): September 26th-December 16th, 2005
Dates of Service: September 26th 2005-December 16th, 2007
People sometimes ask me if it is hard to get into the Peace Corps. That depends. According to the PC the requirements are that you are 18 and a US citizen. The reality is that the PC usually wants you to have a college degree and some kind of experience that will lend itself to your assignment. It is also best if you are a go-getter kind of person. It's also best if you are patient and persistant about the application process since it is kind of grueling and ideally you are sane and healthy. :) The PC is not able to accomodate volunteers overseas that have certain medical conditions, such as being HIV-positive.
For more info, check out the official Peace Corps website: www.peacecorps.gov
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