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06-01-2008, 06:56 AM

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Can you give a few details?

The biggest mistake people make is write about why the JET Program will be great for them. "I really want to see the world and become more worldly and this will help me become a better-rounded person." Wrong, wrong and wrong.

Go with: "I have always enjoyed working with and being around children. With this opportunity I will be able to give children a chance to practice English with native speaker and give them insights as to what life is like in America (or Canada or where ever you are from)."

Also, don't talk about how you plan to innovate or revolutionaize the teaching systems already in place. Go with

"I look forward to working with and learning from my Japanese colleagues. Learning how to work with the unique group of students in each class will help me come up with lesson plans catered to meet their English needs as well as stimulate thier desire to learn."

Stuff like that.
thanks for the insight, well, for myself, i live in USA and am getting a degree in multimedia. i actually have a rough draft of my essay already.


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06-01-2008, 08:56 AM

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Well, that's not really the problem. The problem is getting a second reference since when I apply, I will still technically be in an Undergraduate program, and according to the rules there, I have to get a reference from someone of my school. I'm doing my schooling online, and have no real contact with my instructors (as the school is in a whole other state), so how can I get an honest reference? I know that JET's application process is strict on rule following, and this is one I'm actually having a problem with.
You said they could be "academic, professional or business contacts"...so if your academic contacts are limited, then get a reference from a job or internship you have had. If you have never held a job before...JET might not be the first place to start.
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You said they could be "academic, professional or business contacts"...so if your academic contacts are limited, then get a reference from a job or internship you have had.
But it said here,
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9) Reference Forms & Letters (1 original and 2 copies of each): You will be required to include two letters of reference from academic, professional or business contacts. Please avoid using family members or family friends. If you have not graduated by the time you work on your application, one of the references must be from some one related to the university and must contain a reference to your expected date of graduation. Ask the two separate individuals recommending you to use the provided form as the first page followed by a personal assessment on his or her organization’s letterhead. All letters of reference must be prepared specifically for this application. Ask each reference writer to make two additional copies of his or her original letter with original signatures and the reference form. All reference forms should be returned directly to you in sealed, signed envelopes. You should include these two sealed, signed envelopes with your completed application packet.
The bolded part is the problem. When I start the application, I will still be an Undergraduate. I don't finish up until February of 2009.
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If you have never held a job before...JET might not be the first place to start.
That seems like a weird one. Almost 27 without a job before. lol I have had one. I'm an Instructional Assistant now in a middle school. All my other jobs have been office ones.
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06-01-2008, 07:54 PM

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But it said here, one of the references must be from some one related to the university The bolded part is the problem. .
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I talk to my Academic Advisor more than any of my instructors. I'm already set for my first reference (my Japanese teacher), but having trouble with my second still because of that particular rule.
So I am having trouble understanding the problem.

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I'm an Instructional Assistant now in a middle school. All my other jobs have been office ones.
I think that referene is going to be more valuable.
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So I am having trouble understanding the problem.
Oh, sorry about that. I guess I never mentioned that I take a Japanese class off line right here in my city. She's not with the University and where I get my lessons has no connection with it. My teacher also offered to help me prep for the interview since she's so well-informed of the program, as she's had many of her students end up joining it at some point. The advice you gave the poster above about what not to include, is pretty much what she was telling me.

Anyway, the place is called Asia Nexus, Inc.. It's a translation place, and they give Japanese language lessons.
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I think that referene is going to be more valuable.
Probably, but I don't want to go against their rules either.

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06-01-2008, 08:50 PM

I see now. I wish I had an easy answer. All I can think is that if online universities want to be credible, they have to be able to fulfil this very needed requirement of their graduates. It may be worth giving them a call...
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06-01-2008, 09:22 PM

I know it's really early, but I think I'll do just that. I'll talk to my Academic Advisor and see what he says. I know the school can provide information indicating when I should be graduating and of my current enrollment, which the school has done before, but maybe he could give me an idea as to who I could ask within the school for a reference.
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06-02-2008, 01:16 AM

Maybe try calling your embassy and asking what would be best for the situation? They might let you use a different reference seeing as a remote teacher wouldn't make for a very honest or detailed one. I'm sure you're not the first person who has had this issue, so they might have some experience with what to do

I'm glad I don't need a uni reference, I didn't show up to enough of my classes to really get to know any of my lecturers >_>


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08-14-2008, 05:51 PM

Well, for those applying for next year, the time grows near. Anyone else, outside of ChisaChi applying for the JET program?
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08-21-2008, 03:09 PM

I guess it's just you and me then eh? When do the applications come out again?


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