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Reply 40
Original post by bionic07
Success! :smile:


Have u got an interview ? Or got in?? Congrats on either :-) I have an in interview on the 17th Jan for early years
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Reply 41
Original post by slucas
Have u got an interview ? Or got in?? Congrats on either :-) I have an in interview on the 17th Jan for early years



I got in! Though starting to wonder what I've got myself into...
Reply 42
Original post by bionic07
I got in! Though starting to wonder what I've got myself into...


wow! well done! how was the interview?? what kind of things did you have to do? did u get sent information about the interview and if you did how close to the interview did you receive it, as I have been offered an interview but have not received any other information other than the date?
Reply 43
Yes, the interview pack followed a few days later I think... got sent information on what to prepare etc... for me it was a group discussion, presentation, individual interview and written assignment... naturally I was extremely nervous but despite that I heard back within 48 hours that I had got in. Go for it!
Reply 44
wow that was very quick, they must have really liked you! how many people were in the group discussion? and did you get to prepare the presentation beforehand? I still haven't received my info pack, but mine isn't until the 17th Jan so suppose there is still a while.
Original post by juicyfruit
Yay, just got accepted for PGCE Chemistry!! :biggrin:


Well done, the Science lecturers are really nice, Elaine is a bit scary but Mark is a legend!
Reply 46
Original post by bionic07

Original post by bionic07
Yes, the interview pack followed a few days later I think... got sent information on what to prepare etc... for me it was a group discussion, presentation, individual interview and written assignment... naturally I was extremely nervous but despite that I heard back within 48 hours that I had got in. Go for it!


Congratulations. I had my interview in November at Cambridge and was accepted the same week. Did you receive a letter to send off your CRB check and Health checks? Are you awaiting your College Membership?
Reply 47
Original post by juicyfruit

Original post by juicyfruit
Yay, just got accepted for PGCE Chemistry!! :biggrin:


Did you receive a conditional offer based on the succesful passing of a CRB check etc? Is your college membership confirmed?
Reply 48
Original post by annaloobylou

Original post by annaloobylou
YAY and hooRAH! I got a place at Cambridge, English Secondary!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
:smile::biggrin::smile::biggrin::smile::biggrin::smile:


Did you receive a conditional offer based on the successful passing of a CRB check? Is your college membership confirmed?
Reply 49
Can anyone give me any advice as I have an interview on 30th January for Primary PGCE and need calming down?
Original post by tws
Did you receive a conditional offer based on the successful passing of a CRB check? Is your college membership confirmed?


Yes the I go tthe offer and have sent off the medical and CRB forms. Still waiting to hear from the College but not really worried about that.
Reply 51
Original post by Jasongal

Original post by Jasongal
Can anyone give me any advice as I have an interview on 30th January for Primary PGCE and need calming down?


I have an interview that day for Primary too! No letter yet though, I think it's meant to come about 2 weeks before the interview date!
Original post by tws
Did you receive a conditional offer based on the succesful passing of a CRB check etc? Is your college membership confirmed?


Yep, and college membership is to be confirmed.
Just have to get a 2.1 or above in my undergraduate degree.
Reply 53
Hey! Anyone else have an RE secondary interview on 24th January? How are you getting on with the dreadfully dry article? Two reads through and I'm still struggling to understand, haha. Well done to everyone who's been accepted:-)
Reply 54
Let me know if anyone hears from their colleges... it's silly but I just want to feel settled!
Original post by bionic07
Let me know if anyone hears from their colleges... it's silly but I just want to feel settled!


I'm the same, just want to know now!
What did you choose as your first and second choices? What subject are you specialising in?
Reply 56
Original post by lh90
Hi =] was wondering if anyone can help me please: about the college application form?? Regarding the personal statement section...I don't mean to sound daft but what do we put in it? Is it different to the GTTR personal statement?

It says "Give details of participation in sporting activities and other interests (eg music, drama, social and religious activities or travel abroad). Please also give details of any other relevant professional qualifications held." Is this really just what I have to talk about...


I did it differently to the GTTR one, and just wrote a list of my hobbies, e.g. my experiences singing, acting, dancing, writing, playing sports etc...basically all the main things I enjoy. I think it's just so they know you're willing to take part in college life. Good luck for your interview - hope it goes well :smile:

Original post by bionic07
Let me know if anyone hears from their colleges... it's silly but I just want to feel settled!


I got offered a place to be a member of Homerton yesterday. Think a few other people on the Primary course did too, according to the FB page. They don't know about applying for accommodation yet though. Hope you hear something soon.
I have got an interview this week. What is involved in the written assignment?
Reply 58
Original post by Charlieboii
I have got an interview this week. What is involved in the written assignment?


What is your subject? You should have already received the article which you can research and annotate.
Reply 59
Hey,

Anyone with experience of life at Cambridge as a PGCE student, or future students opinions on where the best accommodation is, please comment:-) All comments are great, but please stay on topic.


Please consider:

> Cambridge experience versus PGCE-centred accommodation such as Homerton/Hughes (Homerton which is opposite the Education Faculty)

> Distance of amenities such as train station, gym, supermarket, clubs, local shops etc

> Ease of transport system (bike, bus, walking)


Cheers and good luck all PGCE students. :u:

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