Applying to the JET Program - Vlog #3 - Who does JET want?

I started this one with a good point in mind, but being outside on such a beautiful day caused my mind to wander and I ended up rambling a bit. Sorry.

I'll go more into items you may want to talk about on your essay in a separate vlog.

Someone else made a comment that I forgot to mention - that coming on JET was a bad way to study Japanese. I don't agree with this at all, but I'll try to elaborate in another vlog soon.

Leave a comment if you're confused by my ramblings and I'll try to be more clear.

Thanks for watching!
Hope your applications are coming along nicely.

-J

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[HarukaNUsagi]

Hello. I will apply for JET in a year, but I will have no international experience. Will this put a huge dent in my application? especially since their screening is more selective now? I have taken Japan related courses in college (religion, history, language), though. What's your opinion? Thanks!

[myargonauts]

@HarukaNUsagi No, I don't think a lack of experience abroad will sink your app, as long as the rest is strong. Concentrate on getting some experience locally with kids if you can and making sure you get 2 good letters of rec and write a strong SoP.

[TheRedDash]

So if know you need at least a bachelors degree to apply to jet, but what if you don't know the language? are you suppose to take classes for it or learn while your in japan teaching (if you chosen).

[myargonauts]

@TheRedDash you are encouraged to study Japanese while on the program and they offer free courses to help you learn, but you don't have to have studied Japanese when you apply

[TheRedDash]

@myargonauts

oh i would def take them if there free. Perfect!

[myargonauts]

@TheRedDash ok - and just to be nitpicky, since I do teach English after all, you'll also need to work on your English, because knowing the difference between your and you're and there and they're is important too.

[TheRedDash]

@myargonauts

Oh yes of course, when it comes to Youtube (which i am on in the early mornings mostly) i get that blurry vision and do not realize how badly i type on my ice tea filled keyboard. Thanks for the Tips and hope your alright after the other earthquake a couple days ago :(

[myargonauts]

@Spazzosity I can't really say if military service helps or not. Of course, experience abroad helps and if you got stationed in Japan, that could help as well.

[Spazzosity]

question: im not the brightest person in the world and i can honestly say i dont get the greatest grades. I am currently in highschool and i am interested in this JET program. I was planning on joining the US navy when i get out and have some college time on the side. Could i still have a greater chance of getting accepted if i have some sort of millitary background? Thankyou.