How I got a NASA Internship

It’s been a while since I’ve posted. Here’s how I got a NASA internship! Comment any questions you have!

[@jess853]

Hey Claire, I am a high school freshman planning on applying when I turn 16 in January. I live on long island so the nearest center is over 70 miles away. Do you know how a high school student could find budget housing for the summer? All of the intern housing plans I’ve come across are for college students only.

[@thatchers_laboratory]

Hi, Lynn! Thanks for asking. I'll make a video on this to further explain. When I'm done, I'll reply to this comment with the link. Very good question!

[@thatchers_laboratory]

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[@clancysworld8188]

I'm really interested in NASA and I came across this video so this really helped me out. I'm only in the 8th grade but I'm already getting straight A's in my classes and want to be a intern at nasa I'm really serious about nasa and I was always interested in nasa sense I was a little kid.

[@R.aid13]

I just subscribed. Awesome video! I'm about to submit my application, any recommendations for what space center I should enter as my preferred? I'll definitely be praying as well. Thank you!

[@stephaniemoreno9959]

Hey Claire! I barely found out about the NASA internship today. I've been doing a little bit research about this opportunityour video was really helpful. I was wondering if you had any tips on how to apply. What are they looking for?

[@thatchers_laboratory]

Hey, Steph! The application website may or may not be intern.nasa.gov since the last I checked. You may need to go onto usajobs to find it. I honestly am not the best source for knowing what they are looking for, but I would recommend having a research background and good grades in your core classes. Of course, I got into this internship with a 2.99, but I hope this helps. The application I used the second time around had clear specifications on what they wanted to know in each box. Lastly, I can never over-recommend coding skills. Those are necessary in literally any field.

[@mashrafialam]

@@thatchers_laboratory How long did you have to wait to hear back from them after applying?

[@Thezombiekiller06]

Do colleges and jobs only care about the gpa you graduated high school with or do they care about your gpa in say 7th grade aswell

[@thatchers_laboratory]

From what I've had to submit, just high school. They may look back, but I'm not sure if they go back that far in your records. It's always a good idea to email the admissions office to see what they think.

[@vivan66]

but i am from india so how can i apply ????????? please reply me

[@he.quetzal4]

If you're a U.S. citizen then you can apply, but international students with no citizenship can't apply

[@radhakrishnanrk2843]

I will apply NASA INTERNSHIP when will start this internship in online

[@brittanygraham3700]

How long after you applied did it take them to offer you an internship

[@thatchers_laboratory]

Hey, Brittany, so I applied about 10 weeks before the deadline, and they replied about one month after the deadline. So to answer your question directly, it took them about 3 months to reply. However, I think they review in batches and let everyone know that they either did or didn't get in at the same time. Good question!

[@Yoguely]

Hey there, that sounds about right. But you could get them to reply way faster if you follow the strategies in this step-by-step guide www.yoguely.com/contact-nasa/ Hope this helps. Success!

[@Rowan-d3g]

Hi Claire! I'm 12 years old and its been my dream to work at NASA as a planetarygeologist. I want to know how hard it was to get into the NASA internship program, and the qualifications you had that you think made NASA hire you into the program?

[@thatchers_laboratory]

I honestly don't know what got me in other than applying and having barely the minimum gpa to get in. It was literally an act of God. Also, they emailed me a few months after I submitted my application. It was my first internship and I was denied to like 4 or 5 other places. It's hard, so I say start doing all you can now. However, don't sweat it if you have to cut back on some things to really excel in school.

[@Rowan-d3g]

@@thatchers_laboratory Yeah I have sacrificed lots of things to get the fullest education possible. I have switched to better schools and given up friendships, lots more too. It has been my dream to work for NASA since I was 8 years old and that is the only thing I ever think about. My gpa is around a 3.42 do you think that if I got honor roll( I do) and was in the gifted program ( I am) and got into every AP class that I would be able to get the internship

[@DanA-ux6ow]

Rowan Reynolds Gifted does not matter. There’s no such thing called a “gifted student” to NASA. It’s all about hard work

[@Rowan-d3g]

@@DanA-ux6ow yeah and its my hard work that has the teachers give me the "gifted student" title. I do work hard and its my life dream to make it into NASA. I work as hard as i cab

[@DanA-ux6ow]

Rowan Reynolds but gifted does not mean anythin. A student that isn’t doing AP or Gifted can be just as smart as a person that is doing gifted or AP. It’s just about opportunities, luck, and connections.

[@pluto5358]

do u need to be american to get an nasa intern?

[@wiwiowner2186]

Yeah....you need to be an American or you should have student visa

[@thatchers_laboratory]

As far as I know, yes. Or at least a US national, but you have to go to the website to see for sure. I do remember seeing something about an international student program, but I'm not sure.