There's this: http://cal.dpi.wi.gov/cal_ie-chiba-ss my college advisor told me about, and apparently Chiba and Wisconsin are sister states? xD So it really seems like there's all sorts of things different schools would request that I probably wouldn't even think of.

Even though I tried applying last year and didn't get in (but I applied for the CIR position, which may have lowered my chances), I'm still pretty last on what sort of experiences and skills are good to write about on the statement of purpose, so if you have any advice about that part of the application, it'd really help!

Thank you!