PGCE 2014 Applications (NOT FOR SPECIFIC INTERVIEW TASK DISCUSSIONS)

Original post by jeffercake

Your GCSEs can't be as bad as mine! But then, I also took mine a long time ago (about 17 years ago) and obviously I have changed since. I've redone my GCSEs, well, the ones necessary to get in to ITT. Don't worry about it! It was a long time ago! As long as you have the ones required of you, then you have a chance.

They aren't that bothered about A-Level results and as long as you have a C in the required subjects. Don't worry xx

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GUYS TWICKENHAM ST. MARY'S

The X100 code refers to our full time Primary PGCE and X103 refers to our part time Primary PGCE

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Fen2k

Original post by womanonamission

They aren't that bothered about A-Level results and as long as you have a C in the required subjects. Don't worry xx

I knew they probably wouldn't be, but when you are looking at them... Cs and Ds for GCSE and Ds and Es for A-level..... it does make you freak out a bit. I know there is nothing I can do about it, but still :redface:

. Right just need to get my degree transcript for my modules and then I'm done.

Work experience. I just listed my employment, dates and responsibilties. I didn't put the school down as I was only there for two weeks. Is this the same as everyone else has done?
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Fabay

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I'm so annoyed! It says my personal is 4lines over.. I literally don't know what to cut out! I feel like it's all relevant!

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username1170246

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Can someone please please explain whether UCAS is for the postgraduate PGCE applications, or am I in the wrong place?

I'm a graduate trying to apply for postgrad PGCEs and was directed to UCAS (last year it was ggtr) but every single time I try to type in my choice of uni code it says 'INVALID COURSE CODE'. I've been trying all morning and am so frustrated!

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GUYS! How important is..... 'when I decided I wanted to become a teacher' in your personal statement? I don't have room for it but will make room if need be. THANK YOU!

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Original post by FilmExpert

Can someone please please explain whether UCAS is for the postgraduate PGCE applications, or am I in the wrong place?

I'm a graduate trying to apply for postgrad PGCEs and was directed to UCAS (last year it was ggtr) but every single time I try to type in my choice of uni code it says 'INVALID COURSE CODE'. I've been trying all morning and am so frustrated!

Have you selected the course code from the search box.

It will be something like

X400 or X103 or something like that.

And yes UCAS TEACHER TRAINING, you are in the right place :smile:

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I really should stop writing on here and get on with my own application lol

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Original post by womanonamission

GUYS! How important is..... 'when I decided I wanted to become a teacher' in your personal statement? I don't have room for it but will make room if need be. THANK YOU!

Probably not very important. A uni PGCE PS guide actually said avoid using phrases like that so you'll probably be fine. I haven't used anything like it.

PS formatting is awful. I had to cut out 6 lines.

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dan92pne

Original post by womanonamission

GUYS! How important is..... 'when I decided I wanted to become a teacher' in your personal statement? I don't have room for it but will make room if need be. THANK YOU!

Not very. I think talking about some kind of 'eureka moment' is a bit cliched to be honest. Focus on why not when.

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username1170246

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Can someone explain this 'Skills Test'? thing? Has anyone done it already?

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Original post by FilmExpert

Can someone explain this 'Skills Test'? thing? Has anyone done it already?

There are two skills test (English and Maths) you must pass before starting a place on a PGCE in England only. Some people have booked them already, I don't know if anyone has taken them yet. I haven't even booked them. I'll do that if I get an offer.

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MusicGirlKH

What is the 'professional skill tests registration number' we have to include? Is that our 'Skills Test ID'? I have a 'registration ID' number for each of the skills tests...but it is a different one for the numeracy and the literacy tests.

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Marcusian

Right - so I have sent the reference request - do I know have to wait for them before my application can be paid for sent in?

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Original post by Marcusian

Right - so I have sent the reference request - do I know have to wait for them before my application can be paid for sent in?

Yep. This is the frustrating part :P

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Marcusian

Original post by Airfairy

Yep. This is the frustrating part :P

Thanks you have been helpful. Annoying as I know my line manager (2nd reference) is off until Monday...will this effect my chances? I shouldn't imagine so surely? Like if they are done within a week? My problem is main reference is a teacher who run my school experience, we get on really well but it's not like I can do more than make him aware it's coming. I can't browbeat him to do it asap! :wink:

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wildrover

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A few questions:

1. Where can we see when each institutions deadline is?
2. Where do we register for the skills test?
3. Is it essential to do so before applying?
4. What box does a home student click on for financing?

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