Hey guys, I got selected as an alternate today, so that's pretty cool! However, some life circumstances have changed in the months since I applied, so I feel like the timing isn't right for me to accept and go for it this year (but when is the timing ever right, lol). I was pretty sure I wouldn't accept even if I was shortlisted due to this, but I think being an alternate makes my decision a bit clearer though.
However, I truly believe that I would be in a much better position to go if I was accepted next year. So, my plan is to decline now and apply again this fall. I am curious if anyone has been accepted as an alternate or shortlisted, but declined and applied the next year. I am curious about how the whole process went for you, but my main question is this:
- I know that if you decline before the deadline, you can apply again with no penalty. However, I'm assuming JET knows if you've applied before, so does that affect or factor in to your future applications, either negatively or positively?
I'd appreciate any insight or experience anyone might have to share about this. And a huge congrats to everyone who was selected today!
TL;DR: Got picked as an alternate, thinking of declining & applying next year. Will that affect how JET looks at my future application?
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Edit: Thanks everyone for the responses! Feeling a lot better about taking some more time and applying again next year.
by _black_forest_ham_