I'm working on my SOP now and I really appreciate this video! Thank you, Allison!
@AllisoninTokyo
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you!! I’m glad it helped! Good luck 🤞
@JodieShoots
3 жыл бұрын
Hi Allison, Just wanted to say a massive massive thank you for sharing your SOP and discussing your experience you've been a massive help! You helped me stop procrastinating lol, thank you!!
@AllisoninTokyo
3 жыл бұрын
Aww thank you I’m so glad to hear that!!! 🥰 Good luck 🥺💕
@bntv88
Жыл бұрын
So grateful for this! I'm from the Philippines and planning to apply to the JET Program this October.❤
@thezam64
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for your help! I'm preparing SOP for Japanese universities and you have helped me a lot!
@justm3dith
3 жыл бұрын
Hi Allison! I am working on my SOP now as well! Honestly one of the better explanations I have come across. It really gave me a new sense of direction for it other than the traditional resume like format. I feel like I dread those writings and procrastinate longer.
@AllisoninTokyo
3 жыл бұрын
thanks so much! I also initially wrote it like a cover letter before I realized it was way too stiff and impersonal 🙈have some fun with it and good luck!!
@justm3dith
3 жыл бұрын
@@AllisoninTokyo Hello again! So, results were posted today (10th) and I am moving on to the interview portion!!! 🎊 thank you so much, I truly do believe that it had to do with re-working the SOP format! 🍾🥂it was a long two mons of waiting, it certainly felt longer. Hope you are doing well! 🌸🍫
@swisdom9117
3 ай бұрын
@@justm3dithhow is it going now?
@justm3dith
3 ай бұрын
@@swisdom9117 I can proudly share that I have been a JET for the last 3 years now! It was wild going during the COVID lockdown and navigating that on top of everything else. I have traveled, met great friends from all over the world, interesting teachers, and of course sweet and funny students. I am not the type to sugar coat, like with anything one sets their mind to, there are highs and lows. Nothing great ever comes easy. Funnily enough, full circle moment, I am now preparing my move back to my home country. So overall, I'd say pretty great.
@swisdom9117
3 ай бұрын
@@justm3dith thanks for the update! I’m happy to hear that you enjoyed your time on the program :) I’m planning to apply this year and hope that I can go and have a mostly positive experience as well!
@animeaddict2202
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much for the tips and especially for the example essay! It was very helpful to see how someone else structured their own SOP.
@AllisoninTokyo
3 жыл бұрын
I'm glad it was helpful!!! Good luck on your application!
@jimletavilla6569
Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for this information for making the right structure of the sop. It’s a big help for me in my preparation for next year JET Programme application .
@swisdom9117
3 ай бұрын
Hey, were you successful?
@jimletavilla6569
2 ай бұрын
@@swisdom9117 hello sorry for the late reply. I didn’t pass the first screening.
@swisdom9117
2 ай бұрын
@@jimletavilla6569 sorry to hear that :/ did you find out why? And are you trying again this year?
@jimletavilla6569
2 ай бұрын
@@swisdom9117 it’s not for me anymore. But I’m working as Esl for Japanese company in my country. Thank you so much! Again
@LittlePixieBot
3 жыл бұрын
Hello, I am planning on applying for JET later this year. I plan on using karate as a backdrop in my SOP. I know better than to write like a 'Weeb' as some would pit it. My story is about how I became a more confident person through my journey with karate and how helping instruct other karate students helped me change my perception about teaching in general. I used to cringe at the thought of teaching anything, but I realize teaching helps you learn more about yourself and tests your knowledge. I also want to stress how karate strongly influenced my interest in Japanese history and culture. My first sensei was stationed in Japan and married a Japanese woman named Yuki. Sensei had out dojo adhere to some Japanese cultural norms like leaving shoes outside the main area. My favorite thing he did was teach me about the history of Okinawa and some of the historical figured like Matsumura Sokon and Motobu Choki.
@AllisoninTokyo
3 жыл бұрын
Sounds like a good story for your SOP!!
@LittlePixieBot
3 жыл бұрын
For my TEFL, my first assignment was to write an essay. I chose to write in first person. I did that to be personable like I was telling my story as I was relating to another. However, with JET I may not necessarily use that approach.
@originalkingdomhearts
5 күн бұрын
I have a good paying job but it's killing me. They work me so hard and I'm miserable. I wanted to try this because it's something I'm passionate about but IDK if it's work it because it's not a permanent position. Do you think it's still worth trying?
@roanoak7117
3 жыл бұрын
Hi Allison, I loved this video and I'm curious I don't think I've seen a video on your channel discussing this but I am in the process of getting my Japanese Bachelors but last semester I took an intercultural communications class, and fell in love with the class in general. I noticed that in your SOP you mentioned getting a Masters in Intercultural Communications and that since you said this was pretty much what you had decided to do I was wondering if you could explain a bit more about that? My teachers and advisors at this school weren't able to help me much in telling me what a degree like that could be used for, or if it would be something worth getting and since I'd obviously want to marry it somehow to Japanese I was wondering what your thoughts and experiences were with that? I'm sorry if this question didn't make sense or it was too long I hope you're having a great day!
@AllisoninTokyo
3 жыл бұрын
Well, honestly what I say in my SOP isn't reality 😂😂 But it's true I'm interested in it and the Masters I'm pursuing now is very very similar to this!! I think the key point is that you have another skill to back it up, in this case Japanese. So your natural focus would be on Japan and your home country's communications! But it's true it's pretty vague 😂 You can go a lot of different directions with it! Like working in marketing or in government, for example. My recommendation that really helped me solidify what I wanted to do a bit more is look up a few programs you're interested in, then check their alumni page and see what they do now, or if they don't have one go on Linkedin and see if you can find the program and what people are doing with the degree now 🌸 Hope this helped!!! It's a difficult question because I'm not entirely sure of the answer myself yet 😂
@jackdove
3 жыл бұрын
Hey Allison! Thanks for the vid. I’m just about ready to submit my essay. I noticed you don’t have a header or title... Can you confirm that’s not necessary? I can only fit my essay on two pages without em! Thanks
@AllisoninTokyo
3 жыл бұрын
In 2018 the answer was no, but be sure to confirm that on the submission page. If you need it, it would say so. I’m pretty sure you don’t because (at least for US) you don’t submit a word document, you just copy and paste it into the text field! And there’s no centering or anything so a header would look strange 😆
@jolob9092
2 жыл бұрын
Good day, Allison! Am I required to use Verdana for my SOP or are they not that strict with regards to the font that I would use as long as I follow the font size and spacing required? Thank you in advance! You make me realize the importance of writing my SOP according to my own style!
@AllisoninTokyo
2 жыл бұрын
Could depend on country, when I submitted it didn’t matter as long as it’s one of the “professional” fonts! I used Times I think
@dianam5030
2 жыл бұрын
Hi Allison, do you think an SOP can be a page and a half? Or does it have to be the full two pages?
@AllisoninTokyo
2 жыл бұрын
If you’ve said everything you want to and think it’s complete then I wouldn’t unnecessarily put fluff in it!! 💪 It’s probably fine!
@anngiemorales3936
2 жыл бұрын
Hey Allison! I've been watching your videos for some time and they truly have helped me with preparing to apply for JET. I'm currently finishing my draft of my SOP but realized the third paragraph is a bit long, do you think it's okay if I break it in two even though they both are answering the third question? Do you think it's possible to send you my SOP for some feedback as well? Thanks Allison
@AllisoninTokyo
2 жыл бұрын
I think it's totally fine as long as both paragraphs are at least 4-5 sentences! And sorry but I don't review SOPs 😭Good luck!!!!
@anngiemorales3936
2 жыл бұрын
@@AllisoninTokyo Ah okay thank you!!! :)
@deniseguerrero4184
2 жыл бұрын
how did you submit your transcripts ?
@user-rt9hp8vo8x
2 жыл бұрын
Some segments in the video are stamped not adjacent to each other
@AnnessiaAMLewis
3 жыл бұрын
Hi Allison, thanks for sharing. Where can i find the 4 required points?
@AllisoninTokyo
3 жыл бұрын
Hi! They're listed on the Statement of Purpose page for the U.S. JET application, I'll leave them down below! Why you wish to go to Japan as a participant of the JET Program and why you are interested in the position for which you are applying (ALT or CIR). What effect you hope to have on the Japanese community and internationally as a result of your participation in the JET Program. How your experiences, professional skills, and relevant interests will be useful to you as an ALT or CIR, and will further the objectives of the JET Program. What you hope to gain, both personally and professionally, from your JET experience if you are selected and how participation will assist you in your future career.
@AnnessiaAMLewis
3 жыл бұрын
@@AllisoninTokyo thanks so much for the help. I'm almost finished with my SoP.
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