MTR Residency

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Apply by one of the following dates to be considered for the Class of 2028:
September 2, 2026 (Priority Window Closes)
November 11, 2026 (Window 2 Closes)
February 9, 2027 (Final Deadline)

“My life is forever changed because of this organization. I'm so thankful for the experience.”

— Jeremy Griffin, Class of 2021

Thank you for your interest in becoming an effective teacher through our residency program!

If you have questions before starting your application, please feel free to ask a question here.

If you are in college but not yet a senior, consider applying to one of our summer fellowships instead.

All teacher residency applicants must have: 

  • Any undergraduate Bachelor’s degree or anticipated graduation prior to the start of the residency year

  • An undergraduate cumulative GPA of 2.75 or higher

  • A US citizenship and permanent residency

PRIORITY APPLICATION WINDOW

  • Application Due: September 2, 2026

  • Mandatory Virtual Selection Days: October 1 & 2, 2026

  • Decision Due: October 18, 2026

APPLICATION WINDOW 2

  • Application Due: November 11, 2026

  • Mandatory Virtual Selection Days: December 14 & 15, 2026

  • Decision Due: December 27, 2026

APPLICATION WINDOW 3

  • Application Due: February 9, 2027

  • Mandatory Virtual Selection Days: March 3 & 4, 2027

  • Decision Due: March 16, 2027

Application windows are part of a multi-round admissions process. Submitting early gives you more time to meet future milestones and prepare for next year — but don’t worry, we’ll continue accepting applications through February 9, 2027.

Steps to Becoming an MTR Resident Teacher

  • 1. Learn More

    Attend a virtual or in-person MTR Event

    Ask a question or let us know you’re interested

    Sign up to chat with a staff member

  • 2. Apply

    Complete the written application, which includes your resume, GPA & unofficial academic transcript, and written essays.

  • 3. Recommendation

    List two different references on application

    References will answer several questions and write a recommendation for you

    Keep tabs on their completion status

  • 4. Video Interviews

    After submitting application, check your email for a link to record a video interview

    Video will be reviewed after application is evaluated

  • 5. Selection Days

    If qualified, you will be invited to a final round of virtual interviews at your designated Selection Days.

    Selection Days consist of you meeting MTR staff and teachers, asking questions, and personal interviews.

    See Selection dates listed above.

  • 6. Offers and Decisions

    Selection Day attendees will be notified of their application decision the following week

  • 7. Final Steps to Become a Memphian!

    You will receive information on the Praxis Subject Assessment

    Complete other on-boarding tasks

    Pack up for move-in late May

    Prepare for Resident Orientation starting the first week of June

    Get excited!!

Ready to become a MTR resident?

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