Just a outline of my application process for the Peace Corps. Turns out it does actually take 9 to 12 months to get an invitation to serve, so apply early!
Application Started: July 2, 2010
Application Submitted: July 9, 2010
Interview at UW Madison: July 19, 2010
Initial Nomination for a position: July 19, 2010
Medical Documents Sent: August 13, 2010
Dental Documents Sent: August 18, 2010
Legal Clearance Received: September 2, 2010
Medical and Dental Clearance Received: Week of October 18, 2010
Phone Call from PCV Placement Officer: March 23, 2011
Official Invitation to Serve (Packet received in the mail): March 27, 2011
Official Acceptance Sent to the Peace Corps: April 6, 2011
Date of Departure for Staging: August 30, 2011
Pre-Service Training in Nicaragua: August 31 – November 18, 2011
Dates of Service: November 21, 2011 – November 22, 2013
Una Hermosa Vista 
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