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Reply 80

Just finished the numerical! Received higher than the majority so am happy with that although that may change over the next few weeks when more people are doing the test. I am worried about the work based scenario questions - starting them now! Heard the case study takes a long time

Reply 81

I only got average in the numerical test, is that an absolute no for me then? 😬

Reply 82

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by ds654
I only got average in the numerical test, is that an absolute no for me then? 😬

I think it is entirely dependent on what you have applied for. I heard the house of parliament and the diplomat ones are the 2 most competitive ones so I am not entirely sure if that would get you through. But the other ones I think you may have a chance still. We also don't know the weightings of these tests. The maths one may not be as important as the other ones so a high performance in the other two may be seen as better compared to a high performance maths and average in the other two. I honestly have no idea how they are doing it. They will wait until everyone has done it to figure out a minimum score for each.

Reply 83

Can you choose the order in which to do the tests, or do you have to do numerical, work based then case study? I've been given access to them now but I'd rather start with one of the latter tests

Reply 84

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by mary2501
Can you choose the order in which to do the tests, or do you have to do numerical, work based then case study? I've been given access to them now but I'd rather start with one of the latter tests

You can’t choose

Reply 85

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by Ldbrown
You can’t choose

Okay thanks

Reply 86

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by ADDICTIVERUNNER
Please don't panic they probably haven't set the benchmark scores yet and I recall from reading the Fast Stream website that we could hear back as late as December 2024. In past years there were more tests and hoops you had to get through before you got to do those tests. I haven't submitted my application yet because I need time and space to do the tests so giving myself this. Good luck

I don’t understand, wasn’t it supposed to be a SJT, Numerical Reasoning and work based questionnaire as round 1 and then If you passed that work based scenarios would unlock and it was like 2 activities and after that you’d have the additional information?

Reply 87

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by ADDICTIVERUNNER
They have streamlined it this year. There is only a numerical test, Work Based Scenerios and case study assessment. In past years there was 4 online tests then you only did the work based scenerios and case study if you passed the online tests for your chosen schemes. They have also got rid of the video interview assessment stage too. So if we pass the initial tests we go straight through to the assessment centre which is why it is taking longer than usual to get the results of the Work Based Scenario and Case Study Assessments.
You can also space out the tests so that your not doing them all in one sitting. I tend to a test a day because they can be mentally draining.

Is there anywhere that I can find this information? Thank you

Reply 88

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by Khizookie
Is there anywhere that I can find this information? Thank you

Yes it is all explained over on the Fast Stream website. I think it will be the end of the road again for me but I would prefer to get an SEO position the natural way. Less stressful that way

Reply 89

Anyone know when we’ll found out the results for wbs and case study?

Reply 90

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by botjake69
Anyone know when we’ll found out the results for wbs and case study?

According to the website it will be end November at the latest when they have decided on benchmarks and everyone has taken the tests.

Reply 91

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by ADDICTIVERUNNER
According to the website it will be end November at the latest when they have decided on benchmarks and everyone has taken the tests.


Ohh thank you

Reply 92

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by botjake69
Anyone know when we’ll found out the results for wbs and case study?

I finished all of the tests last night - I got feedback from the data test and the case study test straight away. Just the wbs waiting to hear back from, but sounds like that could be a while.

Reply 93

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by em995
I finished all of the tests last night - I got feedback from the data test and the case study test straight away. Just the wbs waiting to hear back from, but sounds like that could be a while.

What was your feedback in the case study test?

Reply 94

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by Ldbrown
What was your feedback in the case study test?

“Your responses to the Case Study demonstrated a capability to make appropriate
judgements in situations presented. In this respect your performance on this
assessment is higher than the majority of other candidates. Such a capability is an
important foundation in developing the necessary skills to succeed on the Fast
Stream.”
Not sure why I’ve received it when seems like most haven’t!

Reply 95

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by em995
“Your responses to the Case Study demonstrated a capability to make appropriate
judgements in situations presented. In this respect your performance on this
assessment is higher than the majority of other candidates. Such a capability is an
important foundation in developing the necessary skills to succeed on the Fast
Stream.”
Not sure why I’ve received it when seems like most haven’t!


Wonder why it's generated for you ... I definitely haven't got feedback for the Case Study Assessment or Work Based Scenarios. Feedback report is only available for the Using Data assessment.

Reply 96

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by em995
“Your responses to the Case Study demonstrated a capability to make appropriate
judgements in situations presented. In this respect your performance on this
assessment is higher than the majority of other candidates. Such a capability is an
important foundation in developing the necessary skills to succeed on the Fast
Stream.”
Not sure why I’ve received it when seems like most haven’t!

Congratulations - that’s a good score, what did you get for Using Data?

Reply 97

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by em995
“Your responses to the Case Study demonstrated a capability to make appropriate
judgements in situations presented. In this respect your performance on this
assessment is higher than the majority of other candidates. Such a capability is an
important foundation in developing the necessary skills to succeed on the Fast
Stream.”
Not sure why I’ve received it when seems like most haven’t!

That is weird - I wonder if you have scored so highly on the case study that they can give the feedback confidently already

Reply 98

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by Seker
That is weird - I wonder if you have scored so highly on the case study that they can give the feedback confidently already

Maybe - Just seen a few people posting on the reddit thread that they’ve received the case study results too, so no idea if they’re just beginning to role out feedback now? I was expecting to wait until December, so was a surprise when it immediately gave me the feedback!
(edited 1 year ago)

Reply 99

i just got feedback on my wbs - maybe everything is coming out sooner than they said?

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