Early May 2010 - Finally decide after going back and forth for almost 2 years the PC is something I am definitely interested in.
May 16, 2010 - Submit my application along with 3 references
May 17, 2010 - Submit Health Status Review Application
May 19 - Receive packet of additional information needed including college transcripts, a signed NAC (National Agency Check) form, a reference label sheet, and a copy of my fingerprints
May 26, 2010 - Receive e-mail from recruiter stating that she received my information and to give her a call so we can schedule an interview
May 27, 2010 - Call recruiter and schedule interview in NYC for June 9, 2010
June 8, 2010 - Travel by train to NYC and prepare for interview in my hotel room
June 9, 2010 - Have interview at NYC Regional Office. Recruiter was so friendly and open. She asked a bunch of questions regarding my past leadership experience, volunteering, commitment, etc. She tells me at the end of the interview that she will be nominating me!
June 10, 2010 - Officially nominated for the PC! My tentative departure date is in April 2011 for Eastern Europe in education. Excited, but very nervous for the medical clearance. Yikes.
*Sometime within this period I get my ToolKit information with a user name and password. Apparently I have already been legally cleared for service.
June 21, 2010 - Received medical/dental packet (dun dun dun!). Lots and lots of information needed. Physical, dental, and specialist forms along with a bunch of personal statements. Get started right away making appointments and writing statements...
July 1, 2010 - As of right now I am about half way through my medical packet. I have gone to the dentist, had 18 freakin' vials of blood drawn for my lab work, and had my therapist and former psychiatrist fill out the crazy person papers. Tomorrow I am seeing a urologist for a single episode of kidney stones I had almost 4 years ago. I am following up with my general doctor on July 9 to go over lab work, fill out forms, and have a pap.
I will keep you posted on my progress.
"The longest journey begins with a single step."
