Thank you for sharing! Appreciate your feedback :)

Hi everyone!

Are there any Non-US citizens here who pursued a MAT from the US while being abroad? I would love to hear some of your thoughts.

How was your practicum experience? Were you able to do it overseas at an IS or did you have to go the the states? How was getting your license (Since some states don't issue a license unless you hold a green card as a foreigner)?

If you have any universities that have a great option and flexibility for Non-citizens, I would love to get some recommendations.

I also know about Teach-now program, but to my understanding it is only the license (They have a masters extension... but it's not endorsed by anything..). My train of thought (and correct me if I'm wrong) is that having a MAT would definitely be more marketable than having a BA in Business and a teaching license without prior teaching experience.

I would love some thoughts from admins out there as well: Would a MAT look better or Teach-Now would suffice?

FYI. I am considering a transition in career and looking at possible options as I am passionate about teaching as well (Also, white collar jobs are not my 'thing' I realize).

Cheers!
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Thanks for all your responses.

I have been very curious with how COVID will play a role with this year's recruitment season! I sense that much hasn't changed. I would have thought there would have been a steep decline (perhaps in certain countries). I heard some schools finding that they have an insane amount of applicants for certain positions, wanted to see what the 'feel' was like among the community.

@Shadowjack must be nice to have a low turnover! I wonder if more people are inclined to buckle in and stay... during times of uncertainty!

Just a floating thought and perhaps a good discussion starter... considering the pandemic.

How have the job applications been this year? Have you found there to be more or less?

Also, just another curious thought... how do you 'weed' out candidates if you are getting hundred of applications? Is there a specific checklist you follow (e.g., years of experience, certification, etc.).