Toolkit update :)

My new front page:


*Application status update! For once an exclamation point is a good thing:


Your toolkit won't tell you what you're assignment is until you call to accept. Then it'll update with all sorts of cool and exciting things:



Notice how it says "Invitee Toolkit" now? Pretty awesome :)

* Apparently they do a final legal clearance between the time you accept your invitation and when you arrive at staging. That's why my "Legal" section doesn't say "Complete" and why it says they've completed my "initial legal review"

Medical update

I got this cryptic update on my toolkit Friday morning:
From my research, I've found that this message generally means that you've been cleared fully or have received a deferral. A deferral means that your file is put on "hold" for a certain amount of time and then they re-evaluate it after that time has past. It's fairly common for applicants to get deferrals, so if it's that I'm not concerned.

I've only read of two people who've gotten rejected and their toolkit message was different.

I'll know more when the letter comes in the mail. I'll keep you updated :)

After dental clearance comes...

Acknowledgment that the Peace Corps has received all my medical forms (including the dental information they already cleared...)





I think the medical packet goes to the dental desk first...why else would I get dental clearance before the report receipt of my forms?

I had this feeling today...

that I'd get an "Application Status Update" email today...and I did!





Woo hoo! That also means they got my medical packet and I might hear something soon on that end.

Peace Corps...Psychic?

Apparently PC is reviewing the medical forms that I have not yet received, let alone sent back to them!

It's official!

And I have my first check mark!

toolkit update :)

In a couple days that'll show "nominee" instead of "applicant" :D

Toolkit!

I still hadn't received my toolkit information today, so I called the Denver office. They were very nice and gave me the information over the phone.

I also talked with Andy (my recruiter?) who told me that the earliest my interview would probably be would be late July. I was hoping it could be earlier since I'd like to get started on my medical forms, but oh well. Learning patience will be good for me :)

I'm thinking it will be an in-person interview, as he said he'll be in the KC/Wichita area then.

That's all for now. I've got to watch the rest of these math tapes so I can place into college algebra for the Fall semester!

Wish me luck!

Application Received!

I got an email from my recruiting office today:

Congratulations on taking the first step toward becoming a Peace Corps Volunteer. Your application packet was received by the Denver Regional Office today. It is now being reviewed by a recruiter based on your education, volunteer and work experience, life skills and hobbies. You should receive a letter regarding the results of this review in approximately two weeks.

YAY!

Now I'm just awaiting my toolkit info letter and a call from my recruiter to set up an interview!

whooo hoo!

BTW - "toolkit" is (from my limited understanding) an online program where I can track my progress and download any additional forms/information.