J-corps, Jr. Students Age: between 15 but not more than 18 and 6 months at the time of enrollment in the host school Previous Program Participation: The student has not previously participated as an exchange visitor for high school studies in the U.S. Academic Standing: has sufficient English language ability (minimum SLEP score of 40 or TOEFL score of 380) has sufficient academic standing (minimum 3.0 out of a 5.0; with English grade of a minimum 3.5 and no grades lower than 2.0 in core subjects of Math, English, Japanese, Science and Social Studies from Junior High School to present) interview (of both student applicant and parent/guardian) and testing conducted by program administrators total number of school absences in one academic year can be no more than 8 days/year     Personal Characteristics to be evaluated during the interview and gleaned from application materials:  has an interest in helping American students learn about Japan and Japanese has ability to follow directions given by Japanese language teacher demonstrates appropriate maturity level demonstrates good judgment/common sense (recognized by peers, teachers) demonstrates ability to communicate his or her feelings, questions, comments with an appropriate level of clarity and respect is flexible — adjusts to changes in environment/conditions of activities is outgoing and active has some skill or ability to show/discuss in more detail Japanese arts, sports, contemporary culture  is mentally and physically able to participate fully J-corps, Jr. Brochure   -