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Grad Applications 2026

I feel like I’m so late to the grad applications lmfao, didn’t take myself too serious and now I feel like the times gone😭🙏🏾.

Am I the only one who feels like time is flying by? I graduated in 2025 and the schemes I’m applying to start in Sept 2026 😬 starting to feel like I’m falling behind.

Anyone start their grad scheme age 22 or older, I need some motivation and encouragement rn Loool😭🙏🏾

Reply 1

You're so fine! I was in a similar boat. Im 24 and I'm now applying for Graduate roles starting Sept 2026. For reference, I have a master's degree which I completed this year but didn't get the time to apply during the course.

The best time to start is now 😌✨️

Reply 2

Thanks, I needed this for sure 😭. Hows applications been going for you?n

Reply 3

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by imlost
I feel like I’m so late to the grad applications lmfao, didn’t take myself too serious and now I feel like the times gone😭🙏🏾.
Am I the only one who feels like time is flying by? I graduated in 2025 and the schemes I’m applying to start in Sept 2026 😬 starting to feel like I’m falling behind.
Anyone start their grad scheme age 22 or older, I need some motivation and encouragement rn Loool😭🙏🏾

I did a 4 year course and am in the older few months of the academic year so I would be 24 starting a grad scheme in 2026, nothing to worry about at all.
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Reply 4

Original post
by imlost
Thanks, I needed this for sure 😭. Hows applications been going for you?n

No worries :smile:. I had a couple interviews and just waiting to hear back now

Reply 5

Original post
by imlost
I feel like I’m so late to the grad applications lmfao, didn’t take myself too serious and now I feel like the times gone😭🙏🏾.
Am I the only one who feels like time is flying by? I graduated in 2025 and the schemes I’m applying to start in Sept 2026 😬 starting to feel like I’m falling behind.
Anyone start their grad scheme age 22 or older, I need some motivation and encouragement rn Loool😭🙏🏾


you are not alone, i graduated in 2024… my grad scheme starts in sept 2026… i’ll probably be the oldest in my cohort lmao. you’re fine.

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