PGCE 2014 Applications (NOT FOR SPECIFIC INTERVIEW TASK DISCUSSIONS)

Yes. But I would suggest you improve your interview skills, subject knowledge, etc.

Oh, of course! I hope I can get feedback as that would be a way of seeing where improvement is most needed.

Remember as well that for your placements you might be much closer (in fact it might mean you're more likely to be near home for placement since less people will live near you). So for quite a lot of the year the commute to Derby won't actually be relevant. Based on what you've said I'd definitely follow your heart but that's just me! I think having a supportive provider who you feel suits you is really really important!

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Go with your heart. I think with uni's (and life in general actually!) you just 'know' which is the right choice, and by the sounds of it you really liked Derby.

I don't think you can apply again in apply 2 once you have been rejected.

Oh course you can. What else would apply 2 be for?

People at my interview wore that. Everyone was smart casual and not suited and booted x


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I've just checked track and one of my choices has changed to 'course closed' - does this mean I have been rejected? I haven't had an email from ucas or anything so I don't know what it means, does this mean that my application was not considered? I find the whole system frustrating and feel that applications are being considered on timing rather than merit! I got my application in by late December which was no fault of my own as my referees weren't quick off the mark despite my polite persisting! Is anyone else feeling let down by the ucas system, I am beginning to think that I won't be on a course for next year, all I want to do is teach! Has anyone else experienced this?

Hi, I was just wondering if anyone is still waiting to hear back from Edinburgh or Strathclyde for secondary PGDE? I'm waiting to hear from both of them still, it's stressing me out!

Oh course you can. What else would apply 2 be for?

Oh, of course! I hope I can get feedback as that would be a way of seeing where improvement is most needed.

What uni?

I've just checked track and one of my choices has changed to 'course closed' - does this mean I have been rejected? I haven't had an email from ucas or anything so I don't know what it means, does this mean that my application was not considered? I find the whole system frustrating and feel that applications are being considered on timing rather than merit! I got my application in by late December which was no fault of my own as my referees weren't quick off the mark despite my polite persisting! Is anyone else feeling let down by the ucas system, I am beginning to think that I won't be on a course for next year, all I want to do is teach! Has anyone else experienced this?

Oh I didn't realise you could apply to the same uni in apply 2 after being rejected from that uni in apply 1. I assumed it had to be different unis.

You are completely correct that you can apply for the same uni again in apply 2, however I don't think not being able to would be a completely unreasonable thought to have. Apply 2 certainly isn't FOR applying to the same unis - it's for applying to other places since you were unsuccessful in your first ones.



It's worth really considering whether that's the place you definitely want to go. If the uni rejected you from application then you can't change that, so it shouldn't make a difference now. If it was from interview chances are they decided that you aren't ready yet. I doubt they will think that one month later you have somehow changed a lot. One year is a much more reasonable amount and I imagine that, other than possibly people who have issues leading them to not be able to respond and having application withdrawn, there aren't many if any who re-apply and get an interview, let alone a place. But if it's where you want to go for definite and would just try again next year there's no harm in giving it a go!

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Sorry,. I read the post as if you were saying that you can't reapply to anything in apply 2 at all, not just the same one. Yeah I'd agree there would be little point applying to the same uni even if you can.

I`ve also found it quite frustrating. I also missed one of the deadlines due to a reference. And why can we only apply to 3? I was still waiting for one provider to get back to me when other options were opening up! Looking at Apply 2 it seems only 1 place at a time can be applied for. Two providers I`m interested in both open on the same day in February!

Hey I'm new to this, just a quick question really, I've been accepted onto a school direct course, and have just started applying for student finance. The application asks which college/university you will be studying and the ucas code/name of the course you will be studying. Am I right to assume that I should put the university that is accrediting the school direct placement? Any help is much appreciated

Hey Kirsty,

Just to let you know that I have my interview with Strathclyde this Wednesday (29th) for PGDE: Business Education so they might be waiting until our day, if it's the last group, has completed.

They might then start to fire out the offers

It's worth really considering whether that's the place you definitely want to go. If the uni rejected you from application then you can't change that, so it shouldn't make a difference now. If it was from interview chances are they decided that you aren't ready yet. I doubt they will think that one month later you have somehow changed a lot. One year is a much more reasonable amount and I imagine that, other than possibly people who have issues leading them to not be able to respond and having application withdrawn, there aren't many if any who re-apply and get an interview, let alone a place. But if it's where you want to go for definite and would just try again next year there's no harm in giving it a go!

xxx

Does anyone know if Kingston University has done any Primary interviews yet? I know they've done some secondary and MFL. They're the only choice I haven't heard from yet. I had a school direct interview, got to the final short-listing but was unsuccessful in placing. But Goldsmiths has offered me a place. Kingston, however is closer to home and ideal. They have until Feb 7th to decide but I thought it strange that I haven't seen too many people talking about Kingston interviews.