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If we've been pooled and called for a reinterview, and that college decides that they don't want us, is that the end of the road?

I mean the idea is that doesn't happen, and I'm not panicking or fretting. I'm curious.

Reply 41

Doones

Original post by SteamboatMickey

Yes.

It sometimes happens that a college puts a candidate into the pool and then fishes them back to make an offer. But afaik if you've been passed over to another college for interview then that's your remaining chance right there.

Reply 42

SteamboatMickey

Original post by jneill

Interesting stuff! Thank you! Glad I like both of my colleges then :smile:

Reply 43

Gold-Confetti

Original post by SteamboatMickey

I believe so, I think the logic is that if 2 colleges have refused us, the rest will probably do the same. Although perhaps your original college may have the option to take you back? I'm not quite sure.

I'm just praying my reinterviewing goes well. I'm even more fussed about getting an offer now because I have to make the trip twice and have the stress that comes with it, twice. Which is a lot to then be told it's all for nothing. 😕 I hope it goes well for both of us!

Reply 44

Gracelett

Original post by jneill

Complusory pooling is still in place, but it only applies to the relatively few that meet the 3 subject requirement. Applicants in Wales and N Ireland, for example, still have UMS for all subjects. English applicants still have it for Maths, Geography, modern languages, RS, and a few others..

Thanks!

Reply 45

Minerva

Original post by SteamboatMickey

Yes, because for another college to be able to pick you out of the pool and call you for re-interview, your original college has to have relinquished all claim to you.

Reply 46

I can do this

Does anyone know how Clare communicates decisions?

Reply 47

I can do this

Do medics get re-interviewed in general? Or are they just usually fished without interview?

Reply 48

Doones

Original post by I can do this

Does anyone know how Clare communicates decisions?

In the absence of other info assume letter sent on the 11th, but no email on the 12th except to non-UK candidates.

Original post by I can do this

Do medics get re-interviewed in general? Or are they just usually fished without interview?

The decision to call for a re-interview is on a case-by-case basis, and is relatively uncommon for all courses.

Reply 49

literaturista

I didn't realise how long it'd take, figuring most of it would be sorted just waiting for one person to click send on the 12th! I hope i won't have to wait too long! :wink:

let the stress continue...

Reply 50

triquetragold

Do we receive letters on the 11th or 12th? I know email is 12th.

Reply 51

Doones

Original post by triquetragold

Do we receive letters on the 11th or 12th? I know email is 12th.

Letters are sent on the 11th by First Class post.

Reply 52

Smk0502

My average is 92.5% UMS, could I still be auto pooled?

(edited 7 years ago)

Reply 53

Doones

Original post by Smk0502

My average is 92.5% UMS, could I still be auto pooled?

No

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Reply 54

ElleCee

If I'm a uk student who lives in the EU (home address is uk, postal address is EU on UCAS), would I be more likely to hear by email or by letter? (Applied Gonville and Caius) Thanks :smile:

Reply 55

Doones

Original post by ElleCee

If I'm a uk student who lives in the EU (home address is uk, postal address is EU on UCAS), would I be more likely to hear by email or by letter? (Applied Gonville and Caius) Thanks :smile: