PGCE 2014 Applications (NOT FOR SPECIFIC INTERVIEW TASK DISCUSSIONS)

Thannnnkyouuuu :-) did you apply last year then?

No I didn't I just saw people discussing it ! Such a stressful time I hope everyone gets a place, I don't think they realize how much time and effort people put in to get onto a course!

For all those who have an interview, did UCAS email you to tell you or did you just find out going on track?

HI i have applied for edinburgh, strathclyde and glasgow. Hoping to hear about interviews soon. Received my Ucas letter today to track anyone else applied for these universitys ?

Hey
I'm applying to UWS, Glasgow and Strathclyde :-)

Has anyone else applied to Greenwich?

Mine was literally- school x. Dates. Role. And I did it bullet pointed. Same reasoned as above. I was just under the impression it was for facts rather than explanation.

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Hi, Had my interview for social science at the IoE today. Wasn't too stressful, there were 7 of us and we were told that there were 20 places, and if we impressed them today we should all get a place (they said we werent in competition!).

we had to answer how what challenges we may face during the PGCE, how our subject is relevant to young people, and discuss a current educational topic. The individual interviews were really short (only 15 mins) we had to present our lesson plan and then have a 5/10 miniute chat (why do you want to be a teacher, why this institute, etc).

My 1-1 was quite relaxed and we were laughing and joking a little towards the end. Its jsut hard becuase you don't know what they really look forward and how you come accross.

On another note, i got asked to attend an interview today for Worcester uni for a Psychology PGCE, so there may be hope if I'm unsuccessful at the IoE!

Thanks, you too! What do you mean about the skills tests? Secondary have to do them as well.

I know my structure was the same for all science PGCEs at the IoE, but from a bit of reading around every university and every department seem to have different procedures and desires when it comes to recruiting students. My e-mail was pretty prescriptive, which was quite nice. And the overwhelming impression I get is that the process is not competitive, and is as friendly as possible.

If you want to do secondary then you're fine with a C or above in English and Maths. If you want to do primary then you also need the C in science.


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Hmm, well I'm assuming if they expected me to present or write something they would have included it in the email. I'm hoping that's the case, otherwise I'm in for quite a few surprises! Is IoE your 1st choice?

Gotten past the point of caring whether I'm being annoying or persistent, my old uni tutor is getting another email tomorrow. She did my reference for a late application I made in the summer and she had to email the reference to the University so I'm hoping she still has the email somewhere.

Is anyone else applying for Worcester, Nottingham or Exeter for Secondary History?

Hey ive applied for PGCE Business Ed for Sunderland Uni. I've been told interviews arnt untill Jan, but I've had not reply to say I've got one :-( it looks like loads of people's have interviews already which is worrying me.