PGCE Applications 2016

I'm part way through my statement now. 29 lines/2,000 characters.

I'm not sure how to make the first part of my statement less cringey though. And Cambridge stress on their website that they want people with strong subject knowledge so I've included a few lines about how I've studied the authors that come up a lot at A Level. I'm worried that this bit is too long though and that I don't convert enough enthusiasm for working with young people...

Also, for anyone currently working on their statements, if you go to the 'Page Layout' tab in Word, you can turn on the line numbers option so you can keep an eye on how many you've got left easily!

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*tango*

Original post by Aemiliana

I'm part way through my statement now. 29 lines/2,000 characters.

I'm not sure how to make the first part of my statement less cringey though. And Cambridge stress on their website that they want people with strong subject knowledge so I've included a few lines about how I've studied the authors that come up a lot at A Level. I'm worried that this bit is too long though and that I don't convert enough enthusiasm for working with young people...

Also, for anyone currently working on their statements, if you go to the 'Page Layout' tab in Word, you can turn on the line numbers option so you can keep an eye on how many you've got left easily!

Also make sure that you have max 80 characters in each line.

I had to rewrite my statement quite a few times; but I think it's easier to do it after you have written the whole statement as then you can see what you want to include and what you can leave out.

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Original post by *tango*

Also make sure that you have max 80 characters in each line.

I had to rewrite my statement quite a few times; but I think it's easier to do it after you have written the whole statement as then you can see what you want to include and what you can leave out.

I've been using Verdana in size 12 and both Word and UCAS say I've got 12 lines left so hopefully that's 80 characters per line!

Yeah, I'm trying to hold off redrafting until I've written it all but I've already had to go and rephrase some things to get a few more lines for my last few bits!

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ChancedTravels

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Original post by purplefish92

Checked my application and sent it off, now realised I've entered my skills test dates as December 2016 not 2015 :s-smilie:

. UCAs recommended contacting unis directly about this once my references are sent, and I've told one of my referees about the error, but does anyone think this will effect my application?

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I would imagine they will know it's an error :smile:

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Bena0202

Hi guys, Regarding the job roles and school experience section, did you write a full description for them or did you use bullet points. I will be writing a full desription for my school experiences and my current role as a TA but all my other jobs as a sales assistant, will it be necessary?

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ChancedTravels

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Original post by Bena0202

Hi guys, Regarding the job roles and school experience section, did you write a full description for them or did you use bullet points. I will be writing a full desription for my school experiences and my current role as a TA but all my other jobs as a sales assistant, will it be necessary?

I wrote bullet point type descriptions for all of them, including coffee shop/sales assistant type jobs, but elaborated more on the school based stuff :smile:

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I'm nearly done with my application now! I just need to redraft my PS to reflect the advice of the careers advisor and fill out my work experience section.

The careers advisor said that bullet points are fine for the work experience bit but it's up to you (and obviously advice will probably vary from uni to uni!)

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Olives&chocolate

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Well done to all those who have applied and good luck to those completing their forms now. I am not quite ready yet, still deciding where to apply! I'm sure I will have lots of q's when I start filling out the form :wink:

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TunaTunnel

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I only included teaching experience, were we supposed to include job experience ect? As I have other stuff like sports captaincy I could have included.

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teachfirst01

Hope everyones applications are going well! so much time spent waiting for this moment, feels strange its all here at once!

Ive just edited my statement enough to fit it within the 47 lines after a day of changing things around, but thats without spaces between paragraphs!

Do you think it will matter that much if theres no space between paragraphs? I looked at it in the view all section and it definitely looks readable because the lines at the end of each paragraph aren't completely full.

I thought I had been so prepared!

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Original post by TunaTunnel

I only included teaching experience, were we supposed to include job experience ect? As I have other stuff like sports captaincy I could have included.

I think school direct salaried have to but I'm only including my jobs that are in schools/in a teaching capacity as I'm applying for PGCEs.

Oooh, we're stickied!

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JaneBaratheon

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First reference has been submitted. Trying to resist the temptation to hound the other one, it hasn't been 48 hours yet. Unsure how long to leave it before chasing the other though as I'm applying for a competitive course so time is of the essence.

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ChancedTravels

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Original post by JaneBaratheon

First reference has been submitted. Trying to resist the temptation to hound the other one, it hasn't been 48 hours yet. Unsure how long to leave it before chasing the other though as I'm applying for a competitive course so time is of the essence.

My first did it immediately and I hounded my second ref within about half an hour of sending the request... Paid off though because they'd done it within the hour and now it's sent off :tongue:

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JaneBaratheon

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Original post by ChancedTravels

My first did it immediately and I hounded my second ref within about half an hour of sending the request... Paid off though because they'd done it within the hour and now it's sent off :tongue:

Going to give him an email tonight and a call tomorrow. Tempted to appear at his office if it's not done by the weekend...

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Adam020020

That's the same with me, one reference done ... Still waiting for the other one !

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*tango*

DONE! Hallelujah! :adore:

I can't believe I just spent 2 whole days filling the form. I thought I was prepared, haha.

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*tango*

Original post by ChancedTravels

My first did it immediately and I hounded my second ref within about half an hour of sending the request... Paid off though because they'd done it within the hour and now it's sent off :tongue:

That's fantastic! :smile:

Congrats ... the waiting game has started for you.

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gentlegiant