FAQ
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How can I apply to JES?
At this time, we recruit new faculty members to our amazing community on a rolling basis. There are no specific deadlines. Once an online application is submitted and received, our Selection Committee--supervised by our Dean of Admissions--performs a thorough and holistic review of the application. Admission to JES is moderately selective; we assess your academic interests, abilities, past achievements, your potential to actively contribute to your peers in the program, and your potential to gain a substantial learning experience through the program. Please understand that we take 3~5 business days to complete a full review of your application.
Only online applications submitted in its entirety will be reviewed.
Who is eligible to apply?
We welcome applications across the world. Per our non-discrimination policy, admission to JES does NOT consider the applicant's nationality, race/ethnicity, gender, or religion. However, as an organization recruiting talented scientists, we expect that you meet the below criteria:
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Grade 7 (or international equivalent) or higher
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Proficiency in English language and composition
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Mastery in at least one STEM subject
Many of our faculty members performed outstandingly in Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF), International Genetically Engineered Machines (iGEM), Genius Olympiad, and Korea Science and Engineering Fair (KSEF).
How can I contact to JES
List of all the available contacts of JES is under "Contact Us" page. You are welcomed to ask any questions regarding JES. The process might took up to two business days.
Who is eligible to apply?
We welcome applications across the world. Per our non-discrimination policy, admission to JES does NOT consider the applicant's nationality, race/ethnicity, gender, or religion. However, as an organization recruiting talented scientists, we expect that you meet the below criteria:
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Grade 7 (or international equivalent) or higher
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Proficiency in English language and composition
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Mastery in at least one STEM subject
Many of our faculty members performed outstandingly in Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF), International Genetically Engineered Machines (iGEM), Genius Olympiad, and Korea Science and Engineering Fair (KSEF).
What is an Officer position at JES?
At JES, we host a wide variety of Departments to ensure that we celebrate the Writing Department and its associated Editors’ and Writers’ works to a maximum extent. Our Departments include Writing, Ambassador, IT, and Business Departments. Officer is a trusted member of the Department partaking in the Department’s agendas and initiatives.
Please indicate your interest in the Officer position(s) via our online application form.
What is a Dual-Enrollment Program?
Dual-Enrollment Program at JES empowers Writers (affiliated with the Writing Department) to partake in other Departments as their permanent Officers. This practice ensures that all faculty members are granted an equitable opportunity to pursue their interests at JES.
Please indicate your interest in the Program via our online application form.
Will JES host a program in 2024?
Yes, applications for the 2024 Program will open by January 2024. Applications for new programs, often, entail a variety of positions that applicants can select. Our rolling basis admissions for the 2023 Program, however, offers positions that are vacant at this time.
What is the enrollment demographics (as of now)?
As of June 2023, JES entertained more than 100 talented, bright-minded scientists from 15+ secondary institutions situated in 7+ countries. Majority of our faculty members are international school students situated in Korea. Most of our faculty members come from:
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Korea International School Jeju (Leading Institution)
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North London Collegiate School Jeju
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Branksome Hall Asia Jeju
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Saint Johnsbury Academy Jeju
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Daegu International School (Leading Institution)
How are the articles published?
We expect that all Writers produce an article (of any STEM-relevant topic and format including but not limited to research, proposal, editorial, opinion, narrative, etc.) every four to six weeks. At JES, our Editor to Writer ratio is 1:2. Our trusted network of Editors ensures that all Writers abide by the writing cycle and guidelines. Furthermore, we host a range of Editors (Editor-in-Chief, Executive Editor, Associate Editor-in-Chief, Chief and Associate Editor, Copy Editors, and Managing Editor) to produce articles on a manageable, qualified basis.
How rigorous is the program?
As one of the few STEM journals to be high school-operated in its entirety, our expectations for our faculty members are rigid. We expect that each faculty will invest at least two hours (per week) in current JES-led projects and initiatives. At JES, a trusted Network of Editors and Officers ensures that all faculty members hold a fair-share in contributing to the community.
How rigorous is the program?
As one of the few STEM journals to be high school-operated in its entirety, our expectations for our faculty members are rigid. We expect that each faculty will invest at least two hours (per week) in current JES-led projects and initiatives. At JES, a trusted Network of Editors and Officers ensures that all faculty members hold a fair-share in contributing to the community.
Can I receive a certification of participation?
We ensure that all JES faculty’s works are equally celebrated. Accordingly, we issue certification of participation on a request-only basis. Our articles are permanently archived through a Digital Object Identifier (DOI) and our regular print issues. Our works are actively distributed through JES’s official website, LinkedIn, and Instagram.
While publication in JES is one of the prerogatives enjoyed exclusively by our trusted network of Editors and Writers--with a key mission to establish an equitable, accessible ground for high school STEM academia--we accept articles from non-faculty personnel. However, JES imposes a series of different instructions for non-faculty publications, which is explained below; please follow each step carefully and thoroughly.