Chicago Application

The application for Chicago involves completing the online application below AND submitting the required documentation. Once you submit the first part of the application, within 2-3 business days, you will receive an email from Social Solutions Connect to set up your password and login to continue part two of the application. 

Set up your password with Connect and be able to access part two of the application, and the writing sample, anytime via this link, https://gyoil.socialsolutionsportal.com.  It will take you to the login page where you can put in your email and password.

Part two will require you to upload your transcripts, two letters of recommendation, and the writing sample.  Please make sure that you have read the application requirements and have your documentation ready before starting part two.  You will be notified if you have been selected for an in-person interview in May.  

program Requirements

  • Attend monthly cohort meetings and monthly check-ins with your candidate coordinator

  • Maintain a 2.5 GPA and stay in good standing at your college or university

  • Teach for 5 years at a hard-to-staff school after graduation

If you have applied to the GYO-IL program previously, please contact Joanna Medina-Moy at jmedinamoy@gyo-il.org to gain access to the online application. The link above only works for new GYO applicants.

Chicago program is accepting applications from March 15 – May 1, 2024. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed. All documents must be received by 5:00 p.m. on the due date.