I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at City Year (New York, NY) in May 2015
Interview
The contacted me for an interview a few months after I applied online. My interview was over the phone and I could tell the interviewer was following a script. They really want to know about your personal experiences and what you're bringing to the table. I was contacted a few weeks later and told that I had gotten into the program.
Very simple. Quick virtual interview and pretty simple questions. Research their values and what not and you should be good to go. As far as I remember it was a single interview and decision is relatively soon after that.
Really friendly and welcoming. Try to make it as comfortable as possible and share about the work they do. They want to ensure applicants are making the right decisions and that they assess the values.
I applied through university. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at City Year
Interview
Done over zoom and not an overly long process interviews are usually conducted by the IM for a school in the city you are applying for but if you have a pulse you should be fine