What is the application process?
The earlier you complete your application prior to your availability, the better opportunity you and your recruiter have to find a great match for your skills, desired geographic region, and departure date. The process can take, on average, 6-9 months for individuals, 9-18 months for couples. Therefore, planning in advance is best. Remaining flexible about geographic preference and departure date can sometimes help to speed up the process. Read more about the steps to becoming a volunteer. Once you are ready to apply it is simply a click away. If you have questions along the way you are more than welcome to contact your local recruiter or the regional office in Arlington, VA.
Applications for Arrupe programs will be made available on the Campus Ministry web site during the time when information sessions are happening. Applicants are asked to complete an application by a certain due date. They are asked to provide basic contact information and answer a number of essay questions. Depending on the number of applications received, applicants may or may not be asked to interview for a particular program. (We encourage anyone interested in applying to seriously discern whether you 1) really want to participate in an Arrupe program, given its focus and “spirit,” and if so, to which specific program.
Applications for Arrupe programs are made available via the Campus Ministry web site during the time when information sessions are happening. Applicants are asked to complete an application by a certain due date. They are asked to provide basic personal information and respond to a few essay questions. Depending on the number of applications received, applicants may or may not be invited to interview for a particular program. We encourage anyone interested in applying to discern whether you really want to participate in an Arrupe program, given its mission and vision. Note: It is possible that applicants may not be considered for the programs that they identify as their top preferences.
1. You, as the candidate, apply to the position through our system (occasionally based on the skill sets and experience required CleanTech Human Capital will approach potential candidates and gauge their interest and encourage them to apply). 2. CleanTech Human Capital will conduct an initial screening of resumes and cover letters and select the most qualified for a phone interview conducted when it is convenient for you; this interview typically lasts between 15 and 30 minutes. 3. If your interest level is high, your skill set is appropriate, your availability is conducive and your personality is a fit for the role we will begin to organize subsequent personal interviews, initially with us and then with the hiring manager. 4. Once there is a match, the company will hire you and the relationship is between you and the employer.
We ask for: (1) two recommendation letters, one from a math teacher or mentor, and one from a personal reference; (2) the student’s written application–a personal statement and an information form; (3) a parents’ statement (optional). In addition, each applicant will be asked to take an admission test. There are three tests available: (1) Test A: Feb. 1 – 11 (2) Test B: Mar. 28 – Apr. 7 (3) Test C: May 2 – 12 The admission test is the student’s opportunity to demonstrate the willingness to explore advanced mathematics topics and the ability to tackle challenging, non-routine problems. It is not only the raw test score that matters but the love of mathematics that becomes transparent in its application. A sample test is available with solutions. There is an application fee of $50 ($30 for processing the application materials, and $20 for grading the admission test).
