Applicants
Whether you are considering applying or are currently in the application process
Application Process
- When will the application for the NYC Teaching Collaborative open?
- What is the difference between the NYC Teaching Fellows and the NYC Teaching Collaborative?
- When is the application deadline for the NYC Teaching Collaborative program?
- Why are there multiple deadlines for NYC Teaching Collaborative?
- What happens after I submit my online application?
- Is the GRE required during the application process?
Application Support
- Can I move from section to section within the online application?
- How do I complete the personal information section of the application?
- How do I complete the eligibility section of the online application?
- How do I complete the education section of the online application?
- How do I complete the preferences section of the application?
- How do I complete the resume section of the application?
Program Eligibility
- I am a paraprofessional. Am I eligible to apply?
- I applied last year but was not accepted/did not join. May I reapply?
- What are the eligibility requirements to apply for the program?
- I am in the process of earning my bachelor's degree. When should I apply?
- My undergraduate GPA is below a 3.0. Can I apply?
- My undergraduate GPA is below a 2.5. Can I apply?
Subject Area Eligibility
- Can I choose what subject area I want to teach?
- Can I teach a subject area not listed on your website as a Partner Teacher?
- I am a few credits short of meeting the requirements for my preferred subject area. Can I apply to teach that subject area anyway?
- What are the differences between the Math/Science and Math Immersion/Science Immersion programs?
- I do not have a degree in English or Comparative Literature. Am I eligible to teach English based on my college coursework or professional experience?
- I do not have a degree in History. Am I eligible to teach Social Studies based on my college coursework or professional experience?
Application Support: Transcripts
- Step by step tutorial: How do I upload my transcript?
- Do I need to submit official or unofficial transcripts with my online application?
- I earned my undergraduate degree outside of the United States. What materials do I need to submit?
- My GPA is lower than a 3.0. Do I need to submit anything additional in the education section of the application?
- Do I need to upload transcripts from all coursework I've completed?
- How do I get a copy of my transcript to submit my application?
Phone interview
Selection Day
- What is Selection Day like?
- I am not currently in NYC. Can I interview via Skype or FaceTime instead of in person?
- What is the format of the Selection Day event?
- How do I prepare for my Selection Day event?
- How do I prepare for my 5 minute teaching sample?
- What is the dress code for Selection Day?