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  • I am a 16 years old Junior in High School, and I want to go study in Japan for my senior year in High School! I did A LOT of research, and Rotary seems to be the best, most reliable, and cheapest organization for language exchange. Here are the questions I have: -I don't have very good grades, but I am really open-minded, love traveling, and am really interested in Japanese culture....So would they accept me even though my grades aren't the best? (I am planning on bringing them up this semester) -I have already looked up where my local Rotary Club is, so first I should call them? It says they meet on thursdays at 12pm, but I would be at school, so when do I call them? -So I should also send them an email... Exactly what do I tell them that would make them believe I really want to go? -Next would be the interview... What should I wear: dress, skirt, jeans? What sort of questions should I be prepared for? -My school doesn't offer language exchange so will Rotary help me and work with my school so that it will be possible to transfer all of my credits I earn while I am there, so that I will be able to graduate will my fellow seniors in America? I heard you can take online classes (courses I would have taken if I were still in my American HS) while in another country as credits, is this legit? Will Rotary recommend this? -How can I work on SATs while in Japan? And all the other requirements for High School, such as sending in college applications, and essays. -Will I be able to make the deadline for going my senior year? -Would it be better for me to go to Japan for the High School exchange after I graduate? (I would apply while in High School).... Better off to wait until college? :c -I researched this also, but most people say you don't have to have prior language experience, and that the Rotarians understand you will learn and study it while there, but I understand you have to take a language test. What must I know in order to pass (and/or do well on) it? THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR YOU TIME! I hope you can answer all my questions! Sorry I had so many! xD

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    I went through Youth for Understanding and I think they are actually cheaper than Rotary and are definitely more lenient on grades. www.yfu-usa.org/ But anyway, - Yes, Rotary is picky about grades. However, if there are not many applicants that year, they may take you. I guess it depends on how "low" we are talking - Don't just show up at their meeting. Call them to get information and make an appointment. - Talk about goals in your email. Tell them what you plan to achieve by going to Japan and how that will impact your future. Don't just say "because I like anime" or "because I want to travel", tell them exactly what you plan to do. Like "I want to go to Japan so that I can gain a better understanding of the culture and know what its like to live in another country. This will be very useful in my career as a diplomat because I will be able to see things from the perspective of another culture, not just my own." or something like that. - Dress nice for the interview. If you have slacks or khakis (or a nice skirt), you should wear that with a nice shirt. No t-shirts, jeans, flannels, mini skirts, etc. -You cannot take the SATs from Japan. You will have to either take them when you get back or before you go. Most people I know who did exchange their senior year had to delay graduation, or take a year off between high school and college. However, there are enough students in Japan who want to study in the U.S. that you can find preparation courses and materials. Here is one such course http://www.agos.co.jp/english/ - I went in both high school and college and I was glad I did. But you should talk to Rotary about credit transfers and such and get their thoughts. I don't know anything about the test. My best friend went on Rotary to Turkey after high school and before college. She didn't know any Turkish, so you'll probably be fine.

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-Rotary is really strict when it comes to grades.Trust me.You have to have like a high B average,but they might accept you,if you have enthusiasm *_* -YES CALL THEM.WHY WOULDNT YOU!?Im kidding.You should call and schedule a meeting. -Yes.Just tell them your planning to be up there.Thats when you tell them,if you get signed up. -Dress formal.Like you would for a wedding,I guess. -_- -I don't know all of that,it depends what HS and what time of year,but the credits likely will drop depending on when you go..And what rotary your using and your school.Rotary is strictly for school.As in a real life HS.No online classes and if you are your going to have to go on your own time and money. -The SAT will be different for foreign students,and you will likely take it at the start of the year,depending on school.And its called something else XD.You will have a translator or the test will be in english.It depends on what HS.Like for instance Musashi High School,you have to do it on your own time. -Deadline for what?College applications?Vague question. -It all depends on the $$$ Rotary is pretty expensive....And if you want to go on a program in college itll be around $33,000.But me,Id say High school.Plus,if your going to a college its a bonus that you graduated from a foreign hs in the US,and in Japan its better that you graduated there and theyll consider you more.Though college is fun,id do college only for time,being in Japan for 6 months versus being in japan in college for 4 years...Id take college. -You should atleast know basic to intermediate japanese.They say you should have no prior,but you should atleast know what atatamete translates to.Language test can go two ways.A) It is a test to see how much of the language you know/ B)they need to put you in intl hs in Japan if you dont know a lick of japanese

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