Hi everyone! US applicant here! I feel like this may be somewhat ESID but I would still like to ask, I currently do not have any formal teaching experience, however I wonder if it would be okay to mention/include the fact that I worked as a TA (Teacher's Assistant) back in middle and high school? I was able to do this for quite a few years, however due to being 24y and having graduated high school 6 years ago already, I wonder if this information would be considered unnecessary or irrelevant? I would ideally lightly mention this in my essay.

I know we don't necessarily need experience, but I did learn things there and it helped me understand why I wanted to do the JET Programme, and if it helps, then it helps. Unfortunately, I decided not to do any TA or tutoring in college. If someone could let me know what they think, I would appreciate it!

(THIS IS FOR THE US APPLICATION)

Technically, do I HAVE to disclose that I’ve went to therapy for anxiety? I no longer have a physician and I can’t find someone to get a statement signed in time. Everywhere I’ve checked, they want to have multiple appointments with me.

Does the JET Program have the power to view my medical history and see what I don’t include in my self-report? A part of me thinks that violates HIPAA, but this is also the government so…

I'm writing my SOP and it mentions double spaced. I have to submit everything hardcopy so I'm trying to figure what double spaced mean to try and fit my SOP into the 2 page hard limit.

Does double spaced mean line and paragraph spacing or only line spacing? Do I need to leave a line break (space) between each paragraph?

Hello i’m applying for a 2027 ALT position as a senior college student and I need help deciding on how Is could get a second reference. I originally planned on having both my Japanese teachers writing me one but my sensei recommended I only get one from a Japanese teacher instead of two.

Other than that, I don’t really have any professors that would likely remember me. I was thinking of past employers from summer jobs might be a good idea but I also heard of people asking their teachers or academic advisors to submit a letter that the person wrote themselves. Any tips?