As we all know, [making a wish] is also a very important link in the Japanese examination process. Making a wish means signing up. In order to help students make their wish smoothly, Xiaoyuan here summarizes the most frequently asked questions by students during the process of making a wish and answers them one by one. Let’s read on~
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What are the wishing time of each university?
Due to space issues, it is not possible to list the application time of each university, but Xiaoyuan summarized the approximate application time:
• Private university : Early period: July--October Late period: October--12 month
• National University: November - February of the following year
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What is the application process?
If you want to know the application process of each school, the most important thing is to check the recruitment requirements (or application requirements) of the intended school. Recruitment requirements are updated on the official website every year about three months before the time of application.
Generally speaking, the application process is divided into:
1. Determine application and examination time
2. Prepare application materials
3. Pre-review of mailed materials (some schools do not have them)
4. Register online
5. Pay the registration fee
6. Mail the application materials
7. Wait for the admission ticket
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What is the application time?
The application time means that each university only accepts candidates’ registration materials within this time period.
During the application period, it is usually written "required" or "cancellation is valid" at the end of the application period. Please confirm clearly.
"Must be admitted": Generally means that the application must be sent to school within the application period. So consider the mailing time.
"Effective for deprinting": It means that you can go to the post office to mail the application within the application period, and there is no need to arrive at the school during the application period.
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What should I do if I miss the general post office business hours?
There are large post offices in big cities that are open 24 hours a day. Please go there in time if you have not missed the time to donate.
Please note that due to the epidemic, the business hours of large post offices have changed! The business hours of Shinjuku Post Office are as shown below (https://zhuanlan.zhihu.com/p/432541307):
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What are the application materials?
The required materials to submit vary from university to university. The following are generally required materials:
• Application letter (university specified format)
• Resume (university specified format)
• Reason for application (university specified format)
• Several ID photos
• High school graduation certificate
• High school transcript
• Language school graduation or enrollment certificate
• Language school transcript and attendance certificate
• Health diagnosis certificate
• Copy of passport and re-residence card
• Resident record (within 3 months)
• English transcript
* Certificates such as grades and graduation must have the official seal of the school and be translated into Japanese or English.
* The electronic version of the ID photo needs to be prepared, which is required when registering online.
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Is a high school diploma a graduation certificate?
No, the graduation certificate is equivalent to the "graduation certificate" of Japanese high school. What the university requires is a graduation certificate (graduation certificate), which records the student's enrollment and graduation dates, and proves that the student has successfully completed high school study tasks. And it is the original, so the two are different. Certificates such as grades and graduation must have the official seal of the school and be translated into Japanese or English.
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How to translate graduation and transcript certificates into English or Japanese?
When the domestic Academic Affairs Office is unable to issue graduation certificates and transcripts in Japanese or English, you can explain to the school teacher the necessity of translation into English or Japanese, and after obtaining the consent of the school, bring the original Chinese documents to a regular translation company for translation. After completion, please ask the school to stamp it with its official seal.
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Where can I obtain files in the format specified by the university?
is usually downloaded from the official website or on the last few pages of the recruitment requirements. However, it should be noted that some schools need to apply for materials from the school and wait for the school to send the materials.
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How to issue a resident’s certificate?
You need to apply at the ward office or branch office where you currently live.
After receiving the form, fill in the basic information and select application materials: Resident Record (じゅうみんひょう), and then take the number. After being called, students need to go to the window to submit the form and residence card to confirm personal information. After the second call, they will receive the resident certificate, resident certificate and payment.
If you have a My number card, you can print at the printer in the convenience store.
* Note: Generally speaking, institutions only recognize resident records issued within three months.
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What content needs to be published on the resident’s certificate?
It is required to record nationality, period of stay and status of residence. There are also some schools that require the residence card number to be recorded. Personal numbers must not be recorded.
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How to mail TOEFL and other English scores?
Generally, there are three types of English score delivery:
1. Direct delivery from the official website: General Direct delivery will be carried out from January to February when applying. Students need to fill in the school code on the official website such as ETS, and the ETS headquarters will mail the TOEFL scores directly to the applying school (the school code is usually found in the application requirements) TOEFL Candidates will be given four free direct delivery opportunities.
2. Original mailing: When there is no special instruction for direct mailing from the official website, original mailing is generally used to mail the original English score in your hand to the school. You can apply for TOEFL and other English originals on the official website and have them mailed to you.
3. Mailing copies: This can only be used when the school clearly indicates that copies can be mailed. Make copies of the originals in hand and mail them.
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Is there any reference for the format of the reason for ambition letter?
The paper format is usually specified and needs to be applied on the official website, downloaded or filled out when applying online.
Writing format: Write the reason for coming to Japan at the beginning, and write the choice of the subject and school in the second paragraph. For example: The school’s philosophy, courses, professors, research content and other unique features attracted me. You can also write your enrollment study plan and what you can gain from the school. Finally, you can mention your post-graduation career plan and future prospects, etc.
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Deposit certificate How much is a reasonable deposit for ?
Generally, one year’s tuition + living expenses are enough. If you are worried, you can inquire about the university's entrance examination department via email (if the application deadline is approaching, please call the university's entrance examination department directly).
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Will the materials be returned after making a wish?
Generally speaking, it will not be returned, and it will be recorded in the application requirements. Therefore, students must prepare more materials. If there is no record in the required items, students can also send an email to the university entrance examination department to confirm in advance. If you want to submit application materials due to special circumstances, you can also explain it through the school's entrance examination class.
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What is a prior review?
Preliminary review means that application materials need to be submitted before applying to determine whether students are qualified to apply for the school. Some schools conduct voluntary review, while others require students to formally apply for admission only after passing the review. In addition, some schools do not conduct prior review.
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What are the requirements for filling out Japanese large envelopes?
First check whether the school's webpage and application requirements include a Wanname ラベル. If so, print it out, fill it out and stick it on the front of the large envelope.
If the school does not provide it, you can download the word or excel file for free by searching for "Wanname ラベル", fill it out and print it.
* Write your name and address in the lower left corner of the back of the large envelope.
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What kind of mailing method should be used when making a wish?
Generally, you go to the window of the Japan Post Office (Post Office) for mailing (it is impossible to throw it directly into the mailbox for post).
First confirm whether the school has a designated mailing method (or it is recorded in the application requirements). If there is no designated mailing method, Xiaoyuan recommends using "Simple Bookkeeping" (email tracking) + "Suda" (Suda) Mailing method. In this way, it can be delivered to the school as soon as possible and the delivery progress can be checked through the express delivery note.
https://trackings.post.japanpost.jp/services/srv/search/input
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When will online registration be conducted?
The start date is generally 1-2 weeks before the application date. Please refer to the application requirements for specific requirements.
requires you to fill in basic personal information and the subject you are applying for, a ticket number for examination, upload electronic photos, make payment, etc. Some schools also require you to fill in a letter of reasons for volunteering.
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How to pay the test materials (registration fee)?
Generally speaking, the last step in online registration is to pay the test materials (registration fee), which can be roughly divided into the following categories:
• Convenience store payment: choose any convenience store such as 711, FamilyMart, Lawson. Go to the nearest convenience store to pay in cash.
• ATM Payment: Make money transfer at an ATM that supports ペイジー. You need to know the school's collection agency number in advance, print out your volunteer ticket and "Inclusion Slip" to an ATM that supports ペイジー, and click on the "material fee" (ペイジー) to operate.
• Online bank payment: Make remittances at online banks such as Rakuten and PayPay Bank.
• Credit card payment: You need to have one of the credit cards such as VISA MasterCard JCB to make payment.
* After paying, be sure to confirm whether there is a receipt certificate and keep it. This is your proof of payment and will be used when making your wish.
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What is a storage certificate? How to get it?
The proof of payment for the materials to be inspected is the receipt certificate. Generally, students will be asked to mail the admission certificate and application materials together when applying.
If you choose to pay for the test materials at a convenience store, the convenience store will print them out for students. When making a wish, you need to cut out the storage certificate and paste it on the paper designated by the school.
If you choose a method other than a convenience store: After payment, log in to the payment page, click "Apply Content Notice", enter the [Payment Number] and [Date of Birth] at the time of payment, and then print the [Certificate of Storage]. And mail it to the school when applying.
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Can I apply for several different majors in the same university?
is generally not allowed. Because the written test and interview times are likely to overlap. Even if the on-campus exams are not in the same time period, you still need to check whether the application requirements clearly indicate that you can apply for different majors. If it is not explained clearly, please ask the entrance examination department of the school.
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Can I register for both the first and second periods of the same major?
You can register if it is not clearly stated in the project you wish to apply for. It should be noted that generally speaking, the entrance examination methods for the first phase and the second phase are different, and the required materials are also different, so students should read the requirements carefully.
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Can the examination materials (registration fee) and admission fee be refunded?
basically cannot be returned! If you give up the exam and admission due to personal reasons, the examination materials (registration fee) and admission fee will basically not be refunded. However, if it is due to force majeure factors, such as Japan prohibiting the entry of international students, please contact the entrance examination department of each school in time to inquire.
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I hope the above sharing can help the students , I hope all of you can pass the dream school!
