unsuccessful PGCE interviews

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I'm surprised about Roehampton, when I applied they sent an email saying they reply to all applications within three weeks and I heard back within two. Got my interview next Wednesday. Also applying to Goldsmiths, don't expect a quick reply from them, heard I got an interview today 5 1/2 weeks after sending application. Still waiting to hear from UEL.

It looks like there's no particular rule when it comes to when Unis get back to you: UEL invited me to an interview 10 days after I applied. Roehampton never got back to me....

I just wanted to tell the OP that they are quite picky at Goldsmith.
You said you were nervous during your interiews, what is it exactly that you think you did wrong? Was it the group task ? The one to one interview?

Reply 21

Lkll

Out of interest for roehampton did you apply for ks1 or ks2?
i applied for ks2, I'm assuming they separate the applications into sections ...or they've put me in a maybe pile.
Good luck with your interview!
i hope Goldsmiths don't take too long! In the mean time I'm practicing as much as I can. Letting my nerves get to me however is my biggest fault !

Reply 22

Lkll

I let my nerves get to me mainly in the group task . I was so self conscious about being observed. I feel I did have input ,however, speaking for ten minutes about a topic I have not prepared for daunted me ( I did actually know about the topic and gave examples from the school that I work in). My mind went blank, I stumbled on my words and probably had a bright red face.

In contrast, my one to one interview , I felt, went well. I've noted where I could give better examples though..and maybe expand on points more. I feel I have al lot to say and have done my research . I'm probably not selling myself.

Reply 23

Filledusoleil

I am doing secondary MFL. And thank you.

Reply 24

borneoboi88

ROehampton came back to me a week before the deadline for the UCAS application. I actually given up on Roehampton and wanting to move on to Apply 2 for UEL. Roehmapton is my 3rd interview after Canterbury and Greenwich. Unsuccessful for both. Was so close to get into Canterbury until I have to answer GCSE and A Level Biology questions. I was prepared but I didn't take it seriously because I applied for middle school (7-14 pgce science). the test is meant for 11-18 pgce. bit unfair I think.

So lets see what happen to Roehampton. 7-11 Pgce Maths.

Original post by Lkll

I have had an interview for both the University of East London and St Mary's university . I was rejected by both universities.

I also have applied for the university of Roehampton , however, I have not heard back from them. They have until Wednesday to get back to me. As they have taken so long to get back to me i am assuming that they will not offer me an interview.

Does anyone have any advice on what university i should apply to for " apply 2"?
I'm only looking at London Universities. I ,of course, want to go to a good university . However after two unsuccessful interviews i have lost a little bit of confidence. My determination however does remain the same !

Please help !

Reply 25

borneoboi88

Original post by Heggy

How was your Roehmapton's interview? i was suppose to join for 26/2 interview but I asked for March interview and they agreed to give me 12/3. Bit nervous about Roehampton to be honest. But I think nothing can compare to the dreadful over 8 hours interview with Canterbury. Would you mind sharing your experience?

thanks and good luck!

Reply 26

Lkll

Roehamtpon have now offered me an interview ( at last...) anyone got any tips for the interview there? . It's on the 26th of March so thankfully I have a bit of time !

Reply 27

borneoboi88

Original post by Lkll

Roehamtpon have now offered me an interview ( at last...) anyone got any tips for the interview there? . It's on the 26th of March so thankfully I have a bit of time !