PGCE 2014 Applications (NOT FOR SPECIFIC INTERVIEW TASK DISCUSSIONS)

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Had first interview yesterday at University of Nottingham for Secondary History. Think it went okay...just difficult when interviewers are stone cold faced throughout. Not sure if that's good or bad haha.

Anyone else feel low/down a few hours after their interview? I felt emotionally, mentally drained and didn't know what to do!

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Amy Williams

Hi all. In your applications, did you enter the details of your school and college or just the qualifications obtained?

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bellylaugh

Original post by Andrew240

I had the same thing yesterday. One of the interviewers didn't crack a smile the whole day and I was convinced he wasn't impressed with me at all...and then today I got an offer! I guess some people don't give a lot away, but that doesn't mean they're not impressed with you, they're probably like that will all the applicants. Did they give you an indication of when you're likely to hear back?

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Andrew240

Original post by bellylaugh

Well done!! Within the week...trying not to think about it because I get frustrated with myself about 'what I could have done better' haha.

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Frances_Parry

Original post by Sara Jayne

Hi, I haven't even been offered an interview from BGU yet.. I didn't send my application off until the 5th December, was hoping I would have heard from them by now though. Are you applying for secondary or primary? The waiting to hear is the worst part isn't it!!!

Oh I see-hope you get your interview! I've applied for lower primary, seriously have been checking my track every hour in work today hoping they would have made their decision but they haven't. let me know if you get an interview I can give you a heads up on how the day went for me :smile:

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Lucy_jucie

Original post by bellylaugh

It sure does! Well done to you too....roll on September now :biggrin:

Have u done skills test? And how old are you lol I'm a mature student too

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magic_box

Got an offer from King's! Really shocked as I had thought that interview went pretty badly.
Just waiting to hear the decision from my final uni now (interview seemed to go very well, fingers crossed) then I need to make a decision! So chuffed to be in this position :biggrin:

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bellylaugh

Original post by Lucy_jucie

Have u done skills test? And how old are you lol I'm a mature student too

Yep done both my skills tests and I'm a sprightly 38! Although I'm convinced I still look 28! :biggrin:

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bellylaugh

Original post by magic_box

Well done! Does that mean you have two offers already? How lucky to be in that position and get to choose your favourite!

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Airfairy

Original post by Andrew240

Yep that's me right now! Keep thinking if everything I said that was wrong and you feel totally drained. I haven't been able to relax yet, I still feel on edge!

Btw, how many people have been in your groups at interview everyone? There was only three people there today, including me! I was expecting maybe about ten.

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madl24903

Original post by rainbowworld

That's a shame <img src="images/smilies/frown.png" border="0" alt="" title=" :frown:

" smilieid="11" class="inlineimg" /> How are your other choices going?
May I ask what your academics/experience is like.
I'm still trying to decide whether to apply there or not while I'm still waiting for my second reference!!

I have an interview at both Newman College and University of Birmingham.

My academics are okay, looking to get a 2.1 in a vocational subject. Experience includes 5 months in a secondary school and 2 months at primary.

I would defo apply :smile:

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rso101

Original post by fiverileys

I've got an interview at Bath Spa on Wednesday too - and I am still waiting to hear from SCITT. UWE declined my application <img src="images/smilies/frown.png" border="0" alt="" title=" :frown:

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See you tomorrow. I've still not heard from Somerset SCITT. Have you? All the best.

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tory88

Got an e-mail from kings, only to find out it was a thank you for sending in my documents and not the offer/rejection I was anticipating... Skills tests tomorrow and then Christmas/dissertation writing can begin.

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hllovt

Anybody else got an interview at Canterbury tomorrow? I'm so nervous!

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Sara Jayne

Original post by Frances_Parry

I have applied for lower primary too! I am feeling more nervous everyday that goes past? Starting to really worry I've not heard anything! Did you send your application off straight away. I didn't send mine til 3 December I think it was! 😀

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kpwxx

Original post by Airfairy

Interview done! I think it went ok, but my subject knowledge really let me down. They said if I get an offer it will be a condition that I sit gcse r.e by September. A bit worried about this. Hopefully it's plausible to do a gcse in a month! I'll worry about that if we get an offer though.

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Don't panic, you can do it! Otherwise they wouldn't suggest it. From what I remember (although it could have changed a lot) it was mainly applying writing skills (i.e. balanced arguments) to things, rather than having lots and lots of knowledge. IIRC you did a SKE? Then I would imagine you have gained a lot of the knowledge from that. And if not then you'd be able to pick it up from a bit of reading. Plus think what a breeze a GCSE in a subject you love will feel like at the end of a degree!

Original post by Suzyr

Hi all

I have an interview on Friday for Primary and I have to give a presentation on an education issue. I think it's important to show that what I'm talking about is based on evidence and not opinion but is it strange to reference people in a presentation where I can't use visual aids?

It would be great to hear what other people have done and seen others do....

Thanks

It's fine to reference people but (AFAIK) better to do it casually. What I mean is, don't say it like you would write a reference but you might say 'Marks suggested that...' or in answer to a question 'It's interested, I read in x by y that this happened, but z appeared to contradict this'. Basically, mention it if it comes up but don't FORCE it in. Otherwise it will seem like you've just thrown the references in! Only put them where it makes sense and is relevant.

Also remember it's ok to share others' opinions to show you have considered them, as long as you aren't going in there shouting your own opinion from the rooftops!

Original post by Ros1978

Hi . I heard last night that I hadn't got a place. Feel surprisingly ok about it and it means that I haven't got a place anywhere for 2014. Thy recommended applying to Plymouth uni for their pgce course ( sd is in conjunction with them) as the interview panellist from there was impressed and said I would get a place. It's too far away from me though as I have a large family. So I don't think I will go through apply 2 and will apply next year. Hope you have better news!!

Bear in mind that SD schools will probably require you to attend at least some sessions at the uni they work with. Some may require almost the whole of the PGCE. So consider this when making your decision about apply 2.

xxx

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Kerry-Louise123

Has anyone applied to or heard anything from UEA yet?