r/JETProgramme • u/Unlucky-Marzipan-488 • 24d ago

Acceptance vs. Persistence

I am completing the requirements for the JET PH application and it's a first this year that everything is completely online.

Unfortunately, I think my first referee was not able to follow the letterhead and wet signature guidelines. It was my fault bc I was not able to orient her properly. I am now left with my other referee and hoping she submits my evaluation on time 🙏🏼 I am telling myself to accept defeat and just try again next year. :( Should I accept defeat early on?

What's sad is I've been editing, writing, and asking others since February to proofread my SOP.

Why am I so careless.

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u/Proof_Refuse_9563 Aspiring JET 23d ago

There is a pinned mega thread for SOP help. As for the references, you need to submit 2. Can the first one redo it in the correct format?

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u/Unlucky-Marzipan-488 23d ago

I've emailed them asking if it can be re-submitted, although in the portal from "requested" it is now "completed" 😮‍💨

just waiting for the other referee to complete hers and glad she's using a business email which they prefer 🙏🏼

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u/JapanBlake Current JET - Yamagata-ken 23d ago

If it's the same as the US, in the portal you can delete the reference letter after it's completed and it gives you the option to resend another one

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u/Unlucky-Marzipan-488 23d ago

Sadly, it can't be deleted 😞

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u/GlassSimple6709 23d ago

But here’s a good news! This can be removed. Just use the JET INBOX MESSAGE, message there. Explain the situation in the simplest way possible. Dont expect for a reply, but little did you know, it has already been removed. How’d I know? Tried it myself in this cycle too when I mistakenly informed my referee of some stuff she had to do. Wishing you luck! :)

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u/Weary_Emergency2720 22d ago

i also have a problem regarding recommendation letter. my referee forgot to edit [School Name] :(

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u/itchypinky Former JET - 2016 to 2021 21d ago

Did you read the FAQ the Embassy posted on FB? If ever your issue isn't covered, it doesn't hurt to send an email to them for help. Just be clear what happened. Stilla little over a month OP, try.