JET Program #4: Statement of Purpose Essay

For the description of the essay found on the official USA JET website, go here:
http://www.us.emb-japan.go.jp/JET/application.html#RequiredDocuments

To read my statement of purpose, go here (I know, it's a silly essay):
http://constantineintokyo.com/2009/06/02/jet-program-statement-of-purpose-essay/

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[rosec1981]

Your essay looks awesome compared to some of the ones I read on the forum websites. I'll have to read a few more and get started on mine. Hope it's successful, the whole application process sounds a lot harder than I initially thought.

[ConstantineInTokyo]

@rosec1981 I think the most difficult part of the application process is the fact that it takes SOO long. The best advice I can give you is to just be yourself and not worry about it too much. Impossible, I know, but it will definitely save you a lot of stress.

[lvarndell]

hi, im applying for JET this year, and fingers crossed il get accepted, your vlog has really eased me about writing my statement of purpose,which ive started already, so thanks very much =),

btw, i think the pig tails are awesome lol =)

[ConstantineInTokyo]

@lvarndell Thanks! I started early too. Just don't stress out about it too much, JET makes a bigger deal about the application/selection process than it should, in my opinion.

[skr1p7k1dd]

Thanks dude. I wrote mine.

If I make it I'll post mine for the public as well.

[violinasama]

I am Canadian (french Canadian ;_; ) and I want to apply next september for the 2013 JET program and I looked at most of you JET related vids and I must say it helped a lot. I am still very affraid of not being picked, but also to be picked and to not do the job correctly !!! Anyways, thanks for the nice videos :)

[thejonshow121]

with the limited page length is a good strategy to have your reference letters focus on a topic you didn't cover in the SOP.

[thejonshow121]

the two page minimum is it better to go beyond that or stick to the required length?

[saskut]

I'm 15 right now, my Japanese teacher introduced, and recommended the to the class this program. I was fascinated and bewildered, most likely I'm going to apply in the future. Being a plain male into japanese culture such as purchasing anime merchandise, reading manga, watching anime, it's basically what I do most. Since these hobbies are the norm in Japan, I'm afraid if I were to include these hobbies whilst applying, discourage my chances... Thank you in advance for your advice.

[ProperEtiquetteArt]

I wish I could have found this before I sent in my application. I look through my statement of intent and I feel content with it. However, I wish I could have still tweaked a few sentences. I think I leaned on the more professional side and in doing so I believe that I made it less memorable. I hope that I'm just over thinking it. Your videos have proven inspiring for me in this process so I just wanted to express my gratitude.

[Adush21]

Its not a new zealander, its a kiwi :D

[msdeeds]

You are so helpful! Applications won't be released for another week or so here in Canada, so I've just been watching your vlogs to get a sense of what to expect. I'm sure you've helped out a lot of people with your videos, thankyou!