Admissions Process

After a three stage admissions process outlined bellow, BETAs for the 2012-2013 school year will be selected for terms of service that begin in early August of 2012. A timeline for the 2013-2014 school year will be posted in the fall.

STAGE ONE

Applicants are invited to submit an online application. The online application consists of basic questions about your background in addition to short essay questions and a resume.

STAGE TWO

A limited number of applicants will be invited to participate in thirty-minute phone interviews with Blue Engine staff. Phone interviews have been designed to help us understand to what extent your past experiences are suited for the challenges and opportunities that await you as a Blue Engine Teaching Assistant.

STAGE THREE

The final stage of the selection process involves an in-person interview session in New York City. The full day sessions will include group discussions, critical thinking exercises, a sample tutoring lesson (5-7 minutes) and interviews with Blue Engine staff. If you’re invited to the in-person interview, you’ll also need to bring an official copy of your college transcript. Guidance on how to prepare your 5-7 minute sample tutoring lesson will be provided in advance.

Admissions Timeline

Online applications for the 2013-2013 school year are now closed. There were two application deadlines for the 2012-2013 Blue Engine fellowship, with each application cycle lasting approximately six weeks and involving three stages:  the online application, the phone interview, and the in-person group interview in New York City. 

Please review the application timeline below.  If you have additional questions about the Blue Engine selection process or timeline, please reference our Admissions FAQ’s or contact admissions@blueengine.org.

2012-2013 Blue Engine Fellows Application Timeline