PGCE 2014 Applications (NOT FOR SPECIFIC INTERVIEW TASK DISCUSSIONS)

Feel exactly the same. Durhams my first choice so feel really down... Have phoned my academic supervisor, the department, the university and have sent emails and am getting nowhere! At least I'm at work to distract me!

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A mix between woooooo and argh! I now have two interviews next week which is amazing, but also super scary. Now I do not expect anyone who's had an interview to tell me the ins and outs of it but... the maths test? Is similar, easier or harder than the QTS? And can you use a calculator?

Cheers and good luck to all!

Ha! I thought I was prepared, I feel like I have looked into every possible bit of information, and been on almost any PGCE website for the past two months solid! The joys of google I guess!

I see what you mean though, about having the extra edge of having passed the tests prior to interview, but I am sure that they will equally judge you on how you are as a person and how you should come across. I mean they are not going to offer someone who is not confident or likeable just because they have passed the tests, above someone they can see is passionate about wanting to teach, but haven't got round to completing the tests yet!!!

Thankyou, I got the invite yesterday and words can't explain who thrilled I was!! Where are you applying to, got any lined up yourself?

On my track it says I have an interview from Oxford. However, I've not received an email, and have no indication of when this interview is. Should I phone UCAS, or will details come later?

Did she reply to you? This puts us in such a difficult position because I know the Headteacher is busy and this is not his priority so I don't want to nag him and be annoying etc but then if I leave it, he might forget or take even longer and it's a risk for me then .. So annoying lol

My manager has had a super busy time lately but has said my reference will definitely be done today. Here's hoping! I am getting so nervous now!!

Has anyone heard back from Notts Trent, Derby or Leicester yet?

Ladies and Gentlemen,

How have you tried to motivate your referees to speed up their 'writing your reference' process?

Any tips and tricks?

Hi
I've applied to Leicester and am still waiting to hear back! When did you send your application off?

She told me she'd do it today, but it's 3 minutes to 5 and nothing. I could actually cry. There's nothing more I can do other than hack into her computer and write the ****ing thing myself.

Did you get yours?

Honestly, I was being so patient and didn't want to nag.. but today I sent an email and politely explained that due to universities being able to close tomorrow I'd really appreciate it being done today but I also said I understand if he's too busy - but within an hour it had been completed! I think as long as your polite and not too demanding then it's worth pestering.. I don't think I could have kept quiet much longer haha x

How have people worked out their module percentages on the ucas application? I dont get it at all! And does it really matter?


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Honestly, I was being so patient and didn't want to nag.. but today I sent an email and politely explained that due to universities being able to close tomorrow I'd really appreciate it being done today but I also said I understand if he's too busy - but within an hour it had been completed! I think as long as your polite and not too demanding then it's worth pestering.. I don't think I could have kept quiet much longer haha x

This is exactly what I did/said and I got a quick response and my reference is done now woohoo, but I'm SO nervous now it's sent off to unis


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If you still don't have your references 24 hours before your skills test is booked, you can just reschedule them online.