The 2026 Statement of Purpose (SOP) Review Master Thread

The purpose of this thread is to help people to share and review their Statements of Purpose. Please only use PM/DM to share your statements.

Rules:

-Any partial Statements of Purpose or Statements posted in their entirety will be removed. This is for PMing/DMing of Statements only.

-Any new threads about requesting reviews of statement of purposes will be deleted. If you see one please report it. Current threads will remain but new one will be removed.

by inthefaceofmonsters

30 comments
  1. Hey guys!
    I’m a burnt-out game developer applying to the JET program as an ALT for the first time. If someone has the time, I would appreciate it if they could read my SOP and provide some feedback. Thanks!
    Good luck to everyone else who’s applying!

  2. If anyone would like another eye to review their SoP I am game while I’m desk warming – shoot me a comment and PM! Current JET in Wakayama Prefecture.

  3. Hi everyone. I am applying for the 2026 program and first time applicant. I’m applying for the US program version. I was wondering if anyone can take a look at my finished SoP for feedback and suggestions. I look forward for DM/PM thanks!

  4. Hello,

    I am like many others here. Applying for the first time myself. Please DM me if you can help review my essay.

    Much appreciated

  5. Hello, I am done editing my SOP. Though I am confident of my draft, I still have doubts. Can I ask anyone to look my SOP for some improvements or possible changes.

    I would really appreciate it.

  6. Hello everyone,
    I’m a first time JET applicant looking for some help with my statement of purpose. I’m looking for current or former JETs who are generous enough to take a look at my essay and offer me some advice. Please DM me if you are willing to help. Thank you in advance.

  7. Aspiring JET from the USA here! I havr finished my first draft of my SOP and was wondering if someone would so kida sa to take a look and give me some feedback on it? Thanks in advance!

  8. Aspiring JET from the US. Any current or former JETs willing to review my second SOP draft? It would be much appreciated, thanks!

  9. Hi! I’m applying to the UK JET for the first time, would anyone be willing to review my SOP draft? I’d appreciate any help I can get, thank you!

  10. Aspiring JET here from the UK! I was wondering if anyone would be willing to review my SOP draft, even if its just a few paragraphs. Thanks!

  11. Hello, US Applicant here who has been on JET before, any other applicants with previous JET experience willing to review my first draft? Could use the advice on how to utilize the previous experience. Thank you! 🙂

  12. hello I applying UPEI Canada and i am writing my SOP,i received my LOA and Pal today and i am literally rushing i applies to bachelors in computer science and got through as a second year student because i was able to transfer my credits. anyone here to check my sop ?first time applicant

  13. Throwing my hat in here as well. I’m a first time applicant from the Chicago area, if anyone has the time to look over my SOP I’d really, really appreciate it!

  14. Hi, I’m a second time applicant from the US. My DMs are open, advice from a current or former JET would be really appreciated if you have the time!

  15. Hello there, I know I’m a bit late in the process, but if anyone could have a look at my SOP, I would be extraordinarily grateful! My DMs are open and I am ready for any and all feedback you can provide!

  16. First time U.S. applicant here. If anyone could look over my SOP I would really appreciate it. DM me, thank you.

  17. First time US applicant, graduating in May. I have an SOP that sorta deviates from the typical essay format. Please DM me if you’d be willing to look it over, thanks!

  18. First time US applicant – I have a rough draft of my SOP but would like another pair of eyes to look it over and provide some feedback. Feel free to DM me, thanks.

  19. First time US applicant, looking for some advice with where to take my SOP. Please DM if you want to look over my draft. Thanks!!

  20. Hello! I’m a first time applicant and would love some feedback on my SOP. I’m also happy to look over others in exchange for a glance at mine– just DM! 🙂

  21. Hi! I’m an aspiring JET Programme ALT applicant, applying for the first time. If anyone is willing to check and give some feedback on my SOP, please send me a DM. Would really appreciate it! Thank you!

  22. hey! I’m bored deskwarming today so pls feel free to DM me and I’ll review your SOP 🙂

  23. Hello, first time British applicant here. I would be grateful for any feedback on my SOP. Feel free to DM at any time. Thank you.

  24. Hello! I’m a 37-year-old US applicant applying for the second time. I’d love some feedback on my SOP! Please DM if you’re up for it. Thanks in advance!

  25. Hi! First-time American applicant hoping to get feedback on my SOP first draft. I’m a professional journalist so the writing in mine isn’t as Q&A-y as the examples online, so I want to make sure I’m not way off in left field. DMs are open. Thank you!

  26. Aspiring JET here from the PH, looking for someone who can review my SOP. Could use some constructive criticism. Drop me a DM. Biggest thanks, everyone!

  27. First-time applicant here! I’m lacking in teaching experience, and arguably lacking in anything you could consider relevant to education/cultural exchange. Trying to compensate for this by making a strong case in my SOP, so if anyone could give it a glance and offer some tips, I’d really appreciate it 🙂

  28. Hey lovely folks! I am a first-time British applicant looking to get some eyes on my SOP. I am eager to succeed, so the harsher the better. >:)
    Happy to do a swap with other applicants where we read each other’s as I am aware that current JETs may be busy. Just send me a DM. <3

  29. Hey there! Second-time US applicant here. Any advice, pointers, and feedback on my SOP would be greatly appreciated. Send a DM anytime! 😀

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