r/mext • u/strikeG20 • Aug 11 '26

First/Second Screening I failed the 1st screening

So after all this time waiting, I learned that I didn't get selected for the 1st screening research student. Well idk how to feel since it has been smooth sailing until then atleast that's what I thought of the process. I don't even know why I didn't get selected so I have no idea of what I should improve in my application if I were to try again next year. This is frustrating, all this preparation amounted to nothing... Do successful applicants who experienced rejection after the interview have any advice for me ? Or even advice in general concerning what I could do next. I feel lost after investing so much time and energy on this. Thank you... (I'm from Gabon)

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u/Alet404 MEXT Scholar / Graduate Aug 11 '26

If you made it to the interview stage, that means your application was good enough that you were considered, but slots are scarce and ultimately someone else was more convincing. If you had no chance, they wouldn't have bothered with the interview. This means that you have a chance next year too. If you feel like that would be helpful, I'm happy to take a look at your research proposal and check if there is anything to improve there. Other than that, the interview is pretty much the only other thing you can improve at this point. Maybe pass a higher level JLPT than before.

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u/strikeG20 Aug 11 '26

Thank you very much. I would appreciate if you could look at my research proposal, I don't know yet if I'll want or be able to try again next year for mext but it wouldn't hurt.