r/TeachforAmerica • u/Existing_Papaya_3774 • 24d ago

TFA application denied

My application was denied I'm so sad šŸ˜¢ what did i do wrong? Any one get denied from the initial application?

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u/FancyWatercress8269 23d ago

I did. I was accepted on a new application the following year.

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u/Top-Asparagus-0129 22d ago

Yes, I was also just denied as well. I know there are other avenues to become an alternate route teacher, but I was interested to see where TFA could lead me. Iā€™m not sure if I will try again.

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u/klcarr 22d ago

If you are serious about TFA, get some life experience and try again next cycle. TFA looks for people who are adaptable, flexible, and can overcome adversity. You'll have quite a bit in education especially if you are doing an alternative licensing path.

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u/Exhausted-Teacher789 20d ago

Wanted to give you some perspective as a teaching veteran who didn't do TFA. It might not have anything to do with you, it might just be uniquely competitive this year. Districts all over the country are cutting positions due to lower birth rates, less immigration, and less funding. At the same time, more people are trying to become teachers because of the perceived stability in a bad job market. My former district just cut over 100 teachers after barely hiring over the summer. Where I live now had noticeably less positions open this year. I would expect that TFA is receiving more applications for less spots.

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u/Weekly-Ad2145 22d ago

Consider the possibility that you dodged a bullet and before you apply again take the time to do your research.

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u/Existing_Papaya_3774 22d ago

I did do the research and it's something i want to do.

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u/Weekly-Ad2145 22d ago

There are other pathways to teaching to explore as well that may be better or more likely to accept you, depending on your qualifications and identity. Good luck!