Hi everyone,
I am just starting this whole process, and wow, there's a lot of information out there! I am looking to start teaching overseas for the 2012-2013 school year. I currently teach 1st grade in Marietta, Ga., and I'm about about to start my 7th year as a teacher.

I have seen a lot of negative feedback on here about ISS (more positive stuff about Search Associates), but I see that ISS is having a recruitment fair in Atlanta in December, and that's where I live. If I go with Search Associates and want to attend a fair, I'll probably have to wait until Feb and go to San Fran.

I'd like some opinions on whether or not it is worth paying the ISS fee and attending the fair in my hometown, or if I'd be better off going with Search Associates and traveling to the fair. Is it better to do one earlier rather than later?

Also- does anyone know if a lot of the same schools attend fairs with all the different agencies, or are they totally different groups of schools?

Another thing I've seen mentioned on here is Tier 1, 2, and 3 schools. How do I find out what category a school falls into?

Thank you!!!!