Last Step

So, from what I can tell:

I have been cleared medically and dentally.

I have no legal holds on my account.

The only check-box that needs to be checked is "placement"

I need to practice my French. Alot.

And I need to read all the books I've gotten about Africa and crop management, etc.

I have 85 days if all goes as it should.

And those last 15 days or so I won't be doing much studying.

So really, I have about 70 days.

No time at all!

St. Patty's Day miracle...almost

So I am now medically cleared.

Not yet dentally cleared.

I cannot imagine if this process was taking longer (like it does for most nominees).  Although, I suppose if I was nominated for a program leaving in September, my attitude would be a little more laissez-faire.  

I need to be practicing my French more. :S And I have ALOT of books on Africa, agriculture, etc that I need to power through.  

Theoretically, I only have 89 days before I leave for Mauritania.

Impatient

So I received an email saying, "Your Peace Corps application has been updated"!

I excitedly went to the website to see my status.  And all they have done is taken a hold off of my account.  A hold they put on my application while reviewing my medical evaluation.  

It doesn't say they've cleared my medical, it doesn't say they've even started to look at my dental.  

I know it was wildly optimistic of me to think I would hear back really quickly.  It sounds like I've already heard back more than most people (some applicants' applications don't even get updated to show their paperwork has been received until 2-3 weeks after it was sent).  But I would love to know before the end of March.  Rather than having to sit on pins and needles until the middle of April.  Or, even worse, the 1st of May!  Because if I don't get the invite by the 1st of May, I can't go to Mauritania.  :S