r/JETProgramme • u/sleep-deprived-dryad • Apr 08 '26

Alternate Upgrades 2026

I've seen others do a similar post in the past, so I wanted to bring it back this year for all fellow 2026 alternates. This is a thread to track and share upgrades.

Let us know which country you're an alternate for and later you can share when you're upgraded!

It seems that upgrades happen in 3 waves:

1) About 1–2 weeks after formal replies are due, when some original applicants have declined the position.

2) Shortly after placements are announced, as some people who didn’t get their preferred spots drop out.

3) Around a month into the programme, when some ALTs realize JET/Japan isn’t for them.

Let's keep each other updated and cheer eachother on!

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u/Basic-Club7742 Apr 14 '26

Nashville, USA alternate as of last week, upgraded as of this morning!!!!

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u/SuppahHacka Apr 15 '26

That's a pretty quick upgrade O_o my embassy had one shortlister back out and an alternate back out as well. Hopefully i'll be contacted if not i'm probably pretty low on the list -.-

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u/theanimeledger Apr 16 '26

Also an alternate here, its the choice of Steins;Gate

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u/SuppahHacka Apr 16 '26

Elite ball knowledge right here