cayugaprophet09

It very well could be an error on their part. I tried sending in my completed application the first day it was released and there were a myriad of problems. First the pdf document was double coded so when you filled out one section it showed up in other sections which made it impossible to complete. I called and talked with them about it and they ultimately ended up converting the pdf to doc. Then after that problem was resolved the email system for the ENTIRE White House CRASHED!!! So there I was again on the phone with them for a second time lol. It took them a day or so, but they finally got it together and I got my application in.

I've received a couple of emails letting me know that my app was complete and in review. I was fortunate enough to actually speak with the office staff about a few things on the phone before they started simply ignoring everybody.

I would say send an email now asking, as the actual Intern Program Office work flow should have slowed down a tad bit since the departments are making final decisions this week. If no reply, don't be discouraged. This is simply the first of many chances to work under the Obama Administration.

Samrae

Yeah, I had filled out the original PDF one at first, and had some trouble with it, but luckily I then downloaded the new one they posted and filled that one out. That is the one I sent in.

I have emailed 2 times, once a week or so. But maybe it has slowed down by now. I'll try again. I am a little discouraged... a bit irritated. But I know there are other chances. I'll just apply for a job that actually pays instead, haha.

Thanks for the info about the underlying issues with the process at the White House though, maybe it was just some glitch... I'll keep my fingers crossed until the 20th. If not, it will be some summer classes and hopefully employment for me! Thanks.

DA09

i would say call them but it's already been established that the phone is not being answered. i had the same problem for a while and was worried that they hadn't received my information because i hadn't received a confirmation email. i emailed them about it and about a week later i received a confirmation email. so i'm not sure exactly what's up; it's probably just a glitch or something. from what others have said, i get the feeling that there have been a few problems along the way so i don't think i'd worry about it.

AwesomeOpossum

DA09: good to hear you got that email

prophet: have you heard back from them yet? Just wondering.

Apparently this week is the week! Assuming they *dont* call/email on weekends and you have to know *by* Monday we should get news by Friday at the lastest??? Just guessing

Good luck to us all, I hope we all get in! I really want to meet you guys

cayugaprophet09

Nah, I haven't heard anything since around the beginning of the month. I just checked my past emails and pretty much every email I got from them came on a Friday after 12...sooooo HOPEFULLY this Friday will be the day...this is killing me seeing as how my application has been ready pretty much since January 19th lol. I'm not even logging into my email account until Saturday afternoon because the anticipation officially has me going crazy.

Funny story to lighten the mood...so every major thing I've ever gotten/done in life I've prayed about. So last night I proceeded to pray about my acceptance into the White House Internship Program, BUT I was completely exhausted from everything that had happened during the day. Long story short I ended up falling asleep in the middle of praying. Consequently, I woke up about every 30 minutes throughout the entire night....and I was either still praying or automatically started back praying before I even really gained clarity. Its safe to say the man upstairs had a pretty good laugh off of this one. Especially since I had to be up at 7AM this morning...can anybody say RUNNING ON FUMES lol.

I wish everyone the best and I really do hope that we all get it and meet each other. I'll be sending up prayers for you all tonight...hopefully not in the same manner as last night or I might die from exhaustion lol.

SIDE NOTE: If we all do get this....we will be the first intern class under the Obama Administration involved in the celebration of President Obama's first birthday since taking office. Just thought that was kind of cool.

EVERYBODY MAKE SURE TO POST HERE WHEN YOU FIND OUT OFFICIALLY...AGAIN BEST OF LUCK!!!

applefan09

Hey everybody!

I'm glad to see I'm not the only one sweatin' it out!

Couple things...
-On the phone message they have when you (try to) call, it says we will hear by Friday. But on the website it says by the 20th. Hm! So Friday?
-Anyone else get a call/email about an interview with an office? I can't tell if the office that contacts you (one from the list on the site... not necessarily one of the ones you picked, at least in my case) is the only one you are still in the running for or what. Also, I can't tell if getting an interview means you've moved on to the "next round" of the application process or if it just means the office likes to interview. Seems like maybe the intern office went through the apps and forwarded them to the offices? So maybe we're only in the running for one and not for all the ones that we put on our list?

Anyway, AHH! So many unknowns. But everything shall be revealed shortly!

Good luck to everyone! And yeah, let's all post when we find out.

And where is everyone, as far as year in school?

AwesomeOpossum

prophet: how have you been working on your app since January? The application wasn't available until March.

apple: You got an interview call!! Uhoh, I feel worried now since I didn't get one.

If you got a call I am insanely jealous, I really want this internship like none other!

From what last years interns said it seems that offices that thought you would be a good fit call you to interview you. Remember on the app you put down your top 5 choices, although you are not necessarily guaranteed to get into one of those offices..

School: Freshman in college (I know, it's hard to get as a freshman but I can dream right?). Besides, I'm outta here next Thursday.

Also about calls: I deduced Friday as well. See above, but I think that it really will be *this* week.

Also I'm glad to see more CC-ers are applying for this. originally I thought I was the only one

dee22

Hi Everybody, glad to see someone's got a thread going for this. I also applied (i am a graduating senior)...but i am really trying hard not to think about it too much b/c i don't want to be incredibly disappointed. From what i understand, an insane amount of people have applied for a chance at this internship, so i'm sure there are a lot of highly qualified people. From that point on the decision becomes quite difficult and, i'm guessing, almost random. Sorry...i didn't mean to disappoint people with that. Anyway, from what i understand the deadline to hear back is April 20th, which is Monday.The number i called didn't say anything about hearing back Friday, but maybe i have a different number. I'm not sure if its phone or email either, but i remember reading an article that said something about there not being interviews b/c this session's process is a bit rushed. I guess that means if you hear back, you got it.

Anyway, GOOD LUCK TO ALL AND I TRULY WISH YOU THE BEST!

Oh, and a quick question...where are all you guys from? VA? DC? Just curious. I'm from VA.

dee22

apple09-you got a call. that is awesome! Did they interview you?? I know it might be early, but CONGRATS

applefan09

Ah! I'm sorry, I didn't mean to stress anyone out!!! I am seriously freaking myself and I don't want to cause any unnecessary frustration for anyone else. Since it looks like each individual office is handling their applicants the way they want, I'm sure it's up to them as to whether or not they're going to interview as a part of the process.

But I got an email and am expecting a call sometime tomorrow for an interview. Not sure what it means yet. Good things I hope!

And I'm from TX. If things do go well (fingers crosed!) I'm going to be more than a little concerned about dorm prices for over the summer at GW or wherever... EEK!

Again, good luck!

dee22

Apple-no worries. glad you told us. Too make it so far is awesome. Good luck to you...and DC is a bit expensive but hopefully you'll find a good spot. I love the city, despite its heavy car and foot traffic. Good luck on your interview. Knock em dead and update us!

Also, just curious but, i noticed a lot of the past interns had some extensive experience interning/volunteering for other politicians or govt offices. Just wanted to know if you are one of those. Thanks for sharing!

Liz Lemon

This would've been my dream internship, but I'm not a U.S. citizen (grew up here, though, and hope to become a naturalized citizen eventually). I was very disappointed to see that was a requirement.

applefan09

Yeah, I was a page and I do some work with nonprofits.

I'll let ya know, thanks for making me feel better about it! =D

AwesomeOpossum

apple: what year are you? Also I would look into housing either in South Maryland or Northern Virginia. It's probably cheaper and you can just metro in every day to DC (which is what I'll be doing if I get in :P yay Metro!) Which office are you expecting a call from do you know?

dee: graduating senior of college. yikes, I feel like the runt of the group now :P

Also I'm from NoVa, fairfax station to be precise. Whereabouts are you from?

dee22

Awesome is right...NOVA or South Maryland would be a bit cheaper...but it really depends. Group houses in dc are probably the cheapest way to go. You can find some for as low as 400 something dollars a month...which is pretty amazing for NW DC. I'm looking for housing in the city right now b/c im graduating this may and ive seen some pretty good deals. The parts of NOVA that are 10-25 minutes from DC can be almost as expensive as DC so do your research.

Awesome-its great that you applied. Being a freshman is wonderful because you have a lot of time to build up your resume and its great that you are thinking about this early on. That's a smart move. If you get the internship, GREAT, FANTASTIC. But if not, you can always reapply. I read an article about a girl who didn't get the internship the first time she applied (they told her she needed more work experience) and so she went out and got some, reapplied a year later and landed the intership. Being young just means you have more opportunities.

By the way, im from NOVA too . Arlington, Falls Church, Fairfax areas.