JET FAQ for Prospective Applicants

Note: This FAQ, although authoritative, is not an official document, and should not be taken as constituting official Japanese government approved answers to your questions about the JET Program.

WHAT IS THE JET PROGRAM?

Established in 1987 for the purpose of promoting internationalization and language education at the grassroots level, the Japan Exchange and Teaching (JET) Program invites college graduates and young professionals from over 50 countries to share their language and culture with Japanese youth. Since its inception, the JET Program has seen significant growth, from its original 848 participants from 4 countries in 1987, to 5,831 participants from 50 countries (as of 2023).

JETs participate in the program in one of three ways: as Assistant Language Teachers (ALTs), who team-up with Japanese colleagues to teach English in primary or secondary schools; as Coordinators of International Relations (CIRs), who perform various international and intercultural related functions in local government offices; or as Sports Exchange Advisors (SEAs), who engage in internationalization activities through the instruction of specific sports.

WHY JOIN JET?

Q: Who should apply for JET?

• Those interested in foreign cultures, particularly Japan
• Those who are adventurous and like to try new things
• Those interested in teaching or working with children
• Those who want to learn Japanese as a hobby or for career development
• Those who want to work in an office environment different from the U.S.

Q: What are the advantages of the JET Program as compared to other English teaching programs in Japan?
Because it is sponsored by the Japanese government, the JET Program is extremely secure. In addition, government sponsorship means that JETs may be placed virtually anywhere in Japan, from the smallest island to the largest city. Further, JET participants are a part of the Japanese community in which they live, so they are not merely outsiders looking in. Finally, JET participants enjoy the advantages of a large international network of alumni and alumni associations.

Q: What skills will I develop on the JET Program?
The skills you develop are entirely up to you. However, JETs usually have ample opportunity to improve:

• Public speaking, teaching and organization skills
• Japanese language skills
• Intercultural management skills
• Personal interests (photography, web design, etc.)

Q: I hear the cost of living in Japan is high. Will I be able to get by on the JET remuneration?
The cost of living in Japan is comparable to that of the United States. Your actual cost of living depends, of course, on where you are placed. In general, rural areas have a lower cost of living than urban areas. Regardless of where you are placed, however, the JET remuneration is more than sufficient to cover the cost of living. Indeed, most JETs save enough on the JET Program to pay off student loans, go to graduate school, travel throughout Japan or Asia, etc.

Q: What do former JETs do after leaving the JET Program?
Former program participants have reported current occupations as diverse as:

• Multimedia software developer
• Director, Business Development and Marketing
• Lawyer or law student
• Teacher: ESL, Science, English, Japanese . . .
• Graduate student: Japanese Studies, Veterinary Medicine, Journalism . . .
• Freelance exhibition curator and writer, focusing on Japanese art
• Owner of language academy and translation/interpreting services

QUALIFICATIONS

Q:Who is eligible to apply for the JET Program?
Any U.S. citizen with a Bachelor’s degree may apply through the Embassy of Japan or a Japanese consulate in the U.S. There is no age limit to apply for the JET Program. However, the JET Program was conceived as a youth to youth exchange program. If you understand the goals of the JET Program and have the ability to accomplish these goals, we warmly welcome you to apply.

Q: I am a resident of the United States, but not a citizen. May I still apply?
Non-U.S. citizens may not apply through a Japanese consulate in the U.S. However, if your country of citizenship is participating in the JET Program, you may apply through that country’s Embassy of Japan.

Q:I am a junior in college. May I still apply?
No. You must have graduated by June of the departure year in order to qualify for the JET Program. However, we encourage pre-senior students to investigate the JET Program early so that they can prepare for their time in Japan, thereby improving their chances of being accepted by the JET Program when they do apply. For example, taking classes in Japanese language and culture or teaching children are good ways to improve your chances of being accepted.

Q:I do not have a Bachelor’s degree. May I still apply?
No, ALTs and CIRs must have a Bachelor’s degree by June of the departure year. 

Q: Can married couples apply? What if only one spouse is accepted?
Married couples may apply as separate individuals. Although there is no guarantee that married couples will be placed in the same area of Japan or live in the same apartment, married couples are given priority in placement. (Be sure that you both disclose your spouse is also applying!) If only one spouse is accepted, the other spouse may accompany him/her on a dependent visa. (We encourage non-JET spouses and other dependents to fly to Japan a month or two later than the JET participant to allow time to get situated in Japan.)

Q: I am not married, but have a fiancée or long-term companion. May my fiancée/companion accompany me on the JET Program?
If both of you are accepted as JETs, you may request placement together and hope for the best. However, if one of you is not a participant in the JET Program, s/he will not be able to obtain a dependent visa to go to Japan. This means that the non-JET partner would have to visit Japan as a tourist or find a way to obtain a different visa such as a work visa or student visa. (Contact the Visa Section of the Consulate General of Japan at Chicago for more details on the options of non-dependent companions.)

Q:Does having children disqualify me from applying to the JET Program?
No. However, considerations of schooling, childcare, and other matters may limit placement options. JETs with children are advised to arrange in advance for another caregiver (e.g. spouse) to watch their children while they are working in Japan. We recommend you to research a lot beforehand.

Q: Do I need to know Japanese to apply?
ALTs and SEAs do not need to know Japanese to apply. However, some knowledge of Japanese does enhance your application because it helps demonstrate a real interest in Japan and enhances your suitability for life in Japan. (CIRs must be proficient in Japanese.)

Q: Do I need teaching experience to apply?
No. However, any teaching experience – especially with children – will enhance your application.

Q: I have lived in Japan for over three years. May I still apply?
You may apply only if you have not lived in Japan for more than six of the last ten years.

Q: I have a medical or other condition such that I must live close to a hospital or other facility. Will this affect my chances of being accepted?
Such a condition (depending on the nature of the malady, e.g. whether it is contagious or debilitating) may affect your chances of being placed with a particular contracting organization in Japan, and therefore your ultimate acceptance into the JET Program. Although every effort is made to find a suitable placement in Japan, your condition may limit your options to such an extent that no placement is possible.

Q:What qualities do you look for in a JET applicant?
The JET Program is looking for applicants who:

• Show a genuine interest in Japan and Japanese culture
• Are willing and able to adapt to a different culture for at least one year
• Have the ability and desire to teach children (for CIRs: are willing and able to initiate international exchange activities in your local community)
• Are affable, creative, and responsible people who will be good representatives of their country
• Are both mentally and physically healthy

 

POSITION INFORMATION

Q:What positions are offered on the JET Program?
There are three positions: the Assistant Language Teacher (ALT), the Coordinator for International Relations (CIR), and the Sports Exchange Advisor (SEA).

Q: What does an ALT do?
ALTs are posted in either a particular public high school, junior high school, elementary school or in a local Board of Education. Some of the ALTs go to multiple schools or are placed in a private school. The ALT’s primary duty is to assist Japanese language teachers in teaching English in the school system. Other duties might include assisting with speech contests, leading English Clubs, and providing cultural advice to students, teachers, and others in the community.

Q: What does a CIR do?
CIRs are posted in a local government office or an affiliated organization, such as the Council for the Promotion of International Relations. The CIR’s duties vary widely, but his/her primary job is to coordinate and facilitate internationally related activities in the community. This may include maintaining a newsletter and/or web letter, translating, interpreting, and some English teaching. Much depends on the imagination and skills of the CIR and the availability of resources in the community.

Q: What does an SEA do?
SEAs are sports professionals whose role is to assist with sports training and the planning of sports-related projects. Recruitment for the SEA position is carried out by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs through overseas Embassies and Consulates, but is independent from the selection of ALTs and CIRs. SEA applicants must be highly skilled in their sport, and have at least 3 years of coaching experience in his or her specialized sports field.

Q: How good does my Japanese have to be for the CIR position?
Because a large part of the job involves translation and interpretation, CIRs should have an advanced level of Japanese. The ability equivalent to the Japanese Language Proficiency Test Level N1 or N2 is desirable.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Q:What are the working hours per day? Per week?
ALT and CIR working hours vary widely with each contracting organization, but 35 hours per week, 8:30 – 5:00, Monday – Friday is normal. Your contracting organization may request occasional overtime work for festivals, etc.

Q:Will I have to work on weekends?
ALTs and CIRs do not work on weekends, except for special occasions (e.g. school festivals). SEAs should be prepared to work on weekends and evenings, when most sports activities are conducted. When you work on weekends, your contracting organization will give you a comp day/hours.

Q: Will I be teaching English as a CIR?
Most CIRs do some English teaching. Some CIRs do a lot of teaching and others not so much. It depends heavily on where you are placed and what your main duties are.

Q: I have never taught before. Will I get any teacher training?
The Consulate General of Japan in Chicago, among other consulates, usually conducts a teaching workshop prior to departure for Japan. (Contact your nearest consulate for more information.) JETs will also attend some training seminars at the Tokyo Orientation and at the Mid-Year Conference after their arrival in Japan. However, these seminars are not full courses in teaching – most learning is done on the job. Resource handbooks are also given to JETs at the Tokyo Orientation to assist in their teaching.

Q: I do not speak any Japanese. Is there any Japanese language training on the JET Program?
Successful JET applicants may enroll in a free online course that includes beginner, intermediate and advanced levels. There is also a translation course for CIRs. Of course, most JETs study Japanese on their own or in local language study groups. Here at the Chicago consulate, we provide a Japanese course for mainly beginners before departure.

CONTRACT PROVISIONS

Q: What is the contract period for the JET Program?
The minimum contract is one full year, beginning on the day after the date of arrival. This contract may be renewed up to four times for a total of five years.

Q: Who, exactly, am I contracting with?
ALTs contract with a local educational organization, usually a public school or local Board of Education; CIRs generally contract with a local government office, such as the Office of International Affairs or similar organization. The JET Program or the Japanese consulate you departed from are NOT your employer.

Q: Is it possible to participate in the JET Program for less than a year?
No. The minimum contract is one year.

Q: Is it possible to start my contract in spring rather than summer?
Yes, though the openings are limited, you can depart as an Early Placement (EP) participant in the spring. You should indicate your preference in your application. Most of the candidates requested an EP end up departing in the summer. However, once you are selected as an Early Placement participant, you CANNOT back out and depart as a Regular Departure participant.

Q: After being accepted for the JET Program, can my contract be deferred?
No. However, you may withdraw and reapply the following year provided you have not already been placed with a contracting organization. If you withdraw after the placement announcement, you cannot reapply the following year.

Q: If I withdraw from the JET Program will I be disqualified from applying in the future?
With good reason, you may withdraw without penalty prior to finding out where you will be placed in Japan. After learning of your placement in Japan, you may still withdraw, but will be disqualified from applying to the JET Program the following year (except in certain unavoidable circumstances, such as serious personal injury, illness, or a death in the family). Also, in some cases, you will be asked to pay for the cancelation fees for the flight, hotels, transportations, etc.

SALARY/BENEFITS/HOUSING

Q: How much are JETs paid?
The JET remuneration is ¥3.36 million the first year. The salary increases to ¥3.6 million for second and third year JETs, and ¥3.9 million to fourth and fifth year JETs.

Q: Does the JET Program cover the costs of traveling to Japan?
Roundtrip airfare between a JET participant’s home country and Japan is provided. However, return airfare may be rescinded if the JET does not complete his or her contract. Any costs incurred for transportation to the departure airport must be borne by the participant.

Q: Are JETs covered by any insurance policies?
All JETs are required to enroll in the national health and pension insurance system, as well as the national employment insurance system. Further, all JETs are automatically enrolled in the JET Program Accident Insurance system, but premiums are paid entirely by the contracting organization.

Q: Do all JETs get the same pay and benefits?
In terms of health/pension/employment insurance, all JETs get the same benefits. The salary increases by year. However, housing and other costs of living may vary widely from JET to JET. Moreover, the quality of housing and other amenities varies as well. For instance, some JETs may get brand new apartments, while others get older accommodations.

Q: Is housing provided for JET participants?
No. In principle, all living costs must be borne by the JET participant. In some cases, your upfront cost could be very high up to 3-6 month rent even though this doesn't happen too often. In almost all cases, your contracting organization will find housing for you prior to your arrival in Japan. Also, some of the contracting organizations subsidize part of your rent.

Q: What is the quality of housing for JETs?
The quality of housing for JETs varies widely. You may live in a small apartment or you may live in a house. Most JETs live in an apartment building with one or two rooms and a kitchen. Some are new and completely furnished, while others come completely unfurnished (bare bulbs and all). Most fall somewhere in between. Generally speaking, rural JETs live in larger places than do urban JETs.

Q: What if I don’t like my housing?
If you do not like your housing, you are free to move. However, all moving costs must be borne by the JET participant, and can be very expensive (as much as six months rent in advance).

Q: How many days off will I get on the JET Program?
All JETs are allowed a minimum of 10 days paid leave. However, most JETs have been allowed up to 20 days; JETs also get about 16 national holidays. Many JETs use this time to travel around Japan or East Asia, or to visit their home country. (JETs should, of course, arrange in advance with their contracting organization before taking days off.)
 

APPLICATION PROCESS

Q: What is the application process?
(1) Septmeber: Application becomes available at http://jetprogramusa.org/
(2) November: Application deadline
(3) Early January: Results of initial screening
(4) Late January to Early February: Interview
(5) April: Results of interview
(6) May-June: Collection of additional documents and placement in Japan
(7) July-August: Departure for Japan

Q: What materials do I need to prepare for the application?
Generally speaking, you will need:
(1) a completed official application form
(2) a self-assessment medical form
(3) a statement of purpose
(4) two letters of reference
(5) official transcripts of all college courses
(6) a certification of graduation or enrollment from a college or university
You may access these forms from the JET Program USA website. Please consult the official online application for further information and details. NOTE: All of the above documents must be submitted to the Embassy of Japan by the deadline. DO NOT SUBMIT APPLICATIONS TO A CONSULATE. Any applications received after the deadline will not be considered.

Q: When are new applications available, and how can I get one?
New applications are usually available around September. Please check the JET Program USA website frequently or follow our official facebook or twitter.

Q: When is the application deadline?
The Embassy of Japan in Washington, D.C must receive complete applications (including ALL required documents) by November (Please check our website for the exact date). Start early to avoid missing the deadline. Late applications will not be considered!

Q: How can I improve my application?
The statement of purpose and references are of prime importance, so concentrate your efforts on these. On your essay, be concrete and specific to show your motivation and readiness to teach and live in Japan for one year, your skills, what you bring to the program and what you expect to get out of it, etc. Of course, make sure your essay is coherent and proofread. Regarding references, be sure the writers know both you and the JET Program – explain the JET Program to them if necessary. If you have time, try to get some teaching and/or Japan-related experience or knowledge before you apply. For example, you might take a class in Japanese, or do some self-study. Other international experiences or leadership experiences are helpful as well.

Q: Does having teaching credentials help my application?
Generally speaking, yes. Teaching experience and a proven desire to teach children is always helpful in applying to the JET Program. However, experienced professional teachers are sometimes frustrated on the JET Program because, as Assistant Language Teachers (ALTs), they are not in complete charge of their class in terms of curriculum, content, discipline, methods of teaching, etc. Because of this, there is some worry that professional teachers would not complete their contract. If you are a professional teacher, please be sure you fully understand the working conditions of the ALT before applying for the JET Program.

Q: My Japanese skills are okay, but not great. Would I have a better chance of being accepted if I applied for the ALT position rather than the CIR position?
It depends on your Japanese skills. If you are below level 2 of the Japanese Language Proficiency Exam (i.e. level 3 or 4), you should probably not apply for the CIR position. If you are around level 2, your chances of being accepted as a CIR are iffy, but possible. If your Japanese proficiency is level 2 or higher AND you are very interested in the CIR position, you should apply for the CIR position.

Q: If I am accepted as an ALT, may I later switch to the CIR position?
It happens, but only rarely. There must be a CIR position open in your prefecture and agreement on the part of both contracting organizations.

Q: May I use this year’s application for next year’s JET Program?
No, you may not.
 

INTERVIEW PROCESS AND SELECTION

Q: If I am selected for an interview, where will the interview take place?
All interviews for U.S. citizens are held at the Embassy of Japan or at Consulates General of Japan around the United States. You must specify at which consulate you would like to interview on the application. Do this carefully, because your interview consulate is usually your departure consulate. In recent years, interviews havev been conducted online.

Q: What happens after the interview?
You will be notified in April of your applicant status (short-list, alternate or not accepted). Successful applicants will be asked to submit certain documents, listed below, to their interview consulate.

Q: What does “short-list status” mean?
“Short-list status” means that an applicant has been accepted into the JET Program pending placement with a particular Contracting Organization (school or government organization) in Japan. In very rare cases, if a short-list candidate becomes debilitated or otherwise unable to perform his or her duties as a JET, he or she may not be placed in Japan; in effect, he or she would be disqualified from participating in that year’s JET Program. However, in many cases when it happens, the affected JET applicant would be able to re-apply for the next year of the JET Program.

Q: What does “alternate status” mean?
“Alternate status” means that, should a short-list applicant withdraw from the JET Program or there's a new opening, an alternate candidate will be asked to upgrade to short-list status. Upgrades continue until the day of departure and even beyond (usually until November or December).

Q. If I am selected as an alternate, what are my chances of being upgraded to short-list status JET?
While we do upgrade many alternates every year, it is impossible for us to predict an individual alternate’s chances of being upgraded.

Q: What documents am I going to be asked to submit once I am selected as a short-list or alternate candidate? What costs should I expect to incur?
After the interview, successful applicants will be required to submit the following documents:
(1) Reply Form 
(2) Certificate of Health filled out by a doctor
(3) FBI Criminal Background Check
(4) Proof of Graduation
(5) Visa Application with valid passport (sent to the departing consulate following placement in Japan)
Alternate candidates can submit (2)-(5) after they are upgraded.
There are no application fees or other payments required by the JET Program. However, you may incur some expenses in the process, such as mailing costs, passport photo fees, transcript ordering fees, or doctor’s fees. We strongly encourage you to return documents promptly to avoid incurring costs for overnight mailing or even disqualification. The Reply Form, in particular, MUST be submitted by the deadline (specified by your interview consulate) to avoid risk of disqualification. We also recommend that you make photocopies of all documents that you mail in case they are somehow lost. Finally, since you will need more passport photographs for the visa application and other official documents in Japan, we recommend that you obtain extra photographs now to save the trouble later.

Q. I do not have a passport. Since the Reply Form asks for a passport number, what should I do?
If you do not yet have a passport, leave the section of the form blank. Include with your Reply Form a note explaining when you expect to be issued a passport. We strongly recommend that you apply for one immediately at your nearest passport agency, as the process can take several months. Further, be sure that the name on your Reply Form is identical to the one you wish to have on your passport.

Q. I will not receive my diploma until after the deadline for Proof of Graduation. What should I do?
Please submit either an official transcript OR an official letter from your school Registrar. Either one must state the degree received, the major granted, and the date you completed requirements for graduation. If your school cannot provide the document with your graduation information by the deadline, please inform your interview consulate.

Q. When should I apply for a visa?
Do NOT apply for a visa until you receive a visa application and further information directly from the Consulate General of Japan or Embassy where you are departing from. You will send your visa application (with valid passport) directly to the Visa Section of your DEPARTURE consulate. Please send in the application by the deadline set by your departure consulate. If you will be abroad during the summer, please plan to return in time to send in your passport and visa application. (If this is impossible, please contact your departure consulate.)
 

PRE-DEPARTURE MATTERS/PLACEMENT

Q. Do I have a choice about my departure consulate? Does it have to be the same as my interview consulate?
In principle, your departure consulate should be the same as your interview consulate. For example, if you interview in Chicago, you should leave from Chicago (O’Hare International Airport). However, if necessary, you may depart from a different consulate provided the departure consulate is part of the same group as the interview consulate. Because of the large numbers of JETs going to Japan each year, Japanese consulates are divided into Groups A and B. If your interview consulate is in Group A (e.g. Chicago), then your departure consulate must be in Group A also (e.g. New York). There are no exceptions to this, so think carefully before you specify your interview consulate on your application.

Q. Where might I be placed in Japan?
You may be placed anywhere in Japan from the smallest island to the largest city like Tokyo. Be forewarned that “Tokyo” includes many small islands within its administrative district!

Q. Do I have a choice of where I am placed?
On the application, you may specify up to three placement preferences (if any). The program does its best to place participants close to their preferred location, but does not make any guarantees. For example, you may request the city of Osaka and end up on an island off Okinawa. Remember, all placements are final, so be prepared to go anywhere in Japan. If you have medical or other conditions such as needing to be near a big hospital for regular check ups, etc., please make sure to include it in the application and talk about it in the interview.

Q. What if I do not like my placement?
If you do not like your placement, you may withdraw from the program. However, if you withdraw after you learn of your placement with a contracting organization (your school or government office), you are disqualified from applying to the JET Program in the following year. [Note: Most JETs express satisfaction with their placement, even if they were not placed in one of their requested areas.]

Q. What should I bring with me to Japan?
The list is many and varied. Just be sure to bring things from your hometown and state to show students and colleagues. For example, photographs or videos of everyday items and events (e.g. neighborhood baseball game, school rally, your home, bedroom, dog, grandma, etc.) are good. Some realia items such as restaurant menus, flyers, etc. or coins/bills could be used in class.

Q. I am on medication. Will I be able to bring it with me to Japan?
Generally speaking, you may bring up to a two-month’s supply of over-the-counter medication to Japan. However, some common medications sold in the U.S. are illegal in Japan because they contain stimulants such as pseudoephedrine or codeine. Thus, common drugs such as Actifed, Sudafed and Vicks inhalers are illegal to bring into Japan. Please check with Japanese customs before bringing medications into Japan.
Regarding prescription medications, you may generally bring up to a one-month’s supply provided you (1) bring it unopened in original packaging; (2) bring a copy of the prescription; and, (3) bring a letter from your doctor stating what the drugs are for. However, some restrictions may apply, so please check with Japanese customs before bringing medications into Japan.
If you need to bring in more than above stated amounts, you will need fill out a form called "Yunyu Kakunin-sho" to prove you are only using it for yourself.

Q. Are there any orientations or other organized events prior to departure?
Organized events prior to departure vary from consulate to consulate. In Chicago, we usually have a non-mandatory Pre-Departure Q & A/Teaching Workshop sometime in June. Chicago JETAA (Alumni Association) also organize some pre-departure events. We also hold a mandatory Pre-Departure Orientation/Reception on the day before departure.
 

DEPARTURE FOR JAPAN

Q. When is the departure date for Japan?
It varies from year to year, but departure is usually in late July or early August (see the official application guidelines when available or check with your nearest Consulate General of Japan for specific dates). The Group A consulate departure date is about one week earlier than the Group B consulate departure date. Remember, all consulates hold a mandatory Pre-Departure Orientation the day before departure day, so you must plan to be at the departure site on that day. Do not plan to attend any weddings, etc., on the day before departure!

Q. May I depart at on a different date than the official departure date?
No. All JET participants must depart for Japan on the officially designated date (usually late July or early August), from the airport designated by the applicant on his/her reply form. Remember also that JET participants must depart from a location (city) that is in the same group as his or her interview consulate. See the bottom of the page for a list of Group A and B consulates.

Q. I will be living in Japan during the summer of departure. Do I still have to depart from a U.S. location?
If you have a long term visa and residence card, you may be able to change your visa status and stay in Japan. If not, you MUST return to the US to receive a new visa before departing. 
 

ARRIVAL IN JAPAN

Q. What happens after I arrive in Japan?
After arrival at Narita International Airport in Japan, all JETs go to Tokyo for a three-day Tokyo Orientation, where you will attend seminars, speeches and receptions with your fellow JETs. Someone from your contracting organization will then take you to your host prefecture, where you will have another orientation. You will get more detailed information after acceptance into the JET Program.

Q. What if I have a problem while on the JET Program? What resources are available for me?
The JET Program offers a full range of support services for most problems that may occur. These services range from your immediate Japanese supervisor to Prefectural Advisors (PA) to trained counselors working in the central government.
 

RETURNING HOME

Q. Is airfare for the return home covered by the JET Program?
Yes, provided you complete your contract. If you withdraw from the JET Program before completion of your contract, your contracting organization reserves the right to refuse provision of return airfare.

Q. What happens after I return home from Japan?
Before you leave Japan, you should contact your successor (if any) and apprise him or her of what to expect. After returning, you have no further obligations. However, many former JETs join one of the 50 JET Alumni chapters around the world. Activities of JETAA chapters vary, but many host social events, publish newsletters, provide information on work and educational opportunities for former JETs, and assist the local Consulate General of Japan or Embassy with JET-related activities. (See JETAA USA website for more information.) At the consulates, we hold a Welcome Back Reception for newly returned JETs. You can meet members of Japanese communities in your area, JETAA, etc. so that you can stay connected to Japan.

Interview and Departure Locations for U.S. Applicants

GROUP A	GROUP B
New York, NY	Washington, D.C.
Atlanta, GA	Detroit, MI
Chicago, IL	Nashville, TN
Houston, TX	San Francisco, CA
Los Angeles, CA	Portland, OR
Phoenix, AZ	Anchorage, AK
Seattle, WA	Honolulu, HI
Spokane, WA	Hagatna, Guam*
Denver, CO	Miami, FL
Salt Lake City, UT
Boston, MA

*Guam interviewees must be Guam/Saipan residents.