PGCE 2014 Applications (NOT FOR SPECIFIC INTERVIEW TASK DISCUSSIONS)

Should I apply for student finance now I have confirmed my place?

Also does anyone know if you can change it? The reason I ask is I am predicted a first, so if I get that I'll get enough grant to not get maintenece loans but I don't want to risk it if I get a 2:1.

I'm torn between my head and my heart. Do I choose a uni that I love and has been my number one since I started looking, despite a longer commute (Derby), or a uni that is closer but I didn't like quite as much (Trent)? I am leaning towards my heart but not entirely sure what would be the right decision!

Remember you need to want to get up everyday and go! You may not feel that way with Trent. How much time difference is there between both? 15/20 mins I would go with your heart, 30/40 mins maybe go with your head. Also are you going by train or car?


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Hi,

I applied yesterday online and when it comes to 'will you have any other income?' it specifically says underneath - do not include grants, loans, bursaries etc from university/government.

So doesn't matter either way.

Cindy

I'm torn between my head and my heart. Do I choose a uni that I love and has been my number one since I started looking, despite a longer commute (Derby), or a uni that is closer but I didn't like quite as much (Trent)? I am leaning towards my heart but not entirely sure what would be the right decision!

Oooooo have you received an offer from trent!?!

Ok thanks,

Does anyone know if I have to do a totally new application or can I do it off the one I already have for my undergraduate?

I'm torn between my head and my heart. Do I choose a uni that I love and has been my number one since I started looking, despite a longer commute (Derby), or a uni that is closer but I didn't like quite as much (Trent)? I am leaning towards my heart but not entirely sure what would be the right decision!

Yeah. They emailed me but it hasn't gone up on track yet...

If it's practical then I'd say heart - just because it's such a tough year and you need that support network. I felt that I'd get that from Derby, but Trent didn't even reply to my emails at the initial stages which put me off enough not to even go to the interview after I was offered Derby!

But it is further to travel and it will involve later nights/earlier starts I guess....

xx

Awesomeeee...i still havent heard anything yettt...i hate the waiting...espesh if its just a wait for a rejection haha

Yeah, I am worried about the increase is travel time and money....but I keep thinking about Derby and I remember how excited I was by the place and the course when I first visited. It IS doable, I think. It's just scary making that final decision!

Hiyaa! I have an interview for primary pgce at trent soon, i was wondering what to look forward to? Im still waiting for my interview pack to come through, i know there is some independent research to do on teaching and learning? and there will be a group presentation aswel..?..What is it like ? any help will be much appreciated!

Aww! I find it weird that unis don't let everyone from an interview day know at the same time. From what I can gather, the same happened with Derby. Strange!

Ok thanks,

Does anyone know if I have to do a totally new application or can I do it off the one I already have for my undergraduate?