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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

abc124

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Aug 9, 2025
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How bad is it to record VIs at night? I can either do my VI tonight or tomorrow at 9am and as a night owl I anticipate I’ll actually be much more coherent tonight…Just worried about how it may be perceived as I’ve heard the preference is to record them in daylight?
 

1stCycleApplicant

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Sep 9, 2024
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How bad is it to record VIs at night? I can either do my VI tonight or tomorrow at 9am and as a night owl I anticipate I’ll actually be much more coherent tonight…Just worried about how it may be perceived as I’ve heard the preference is to record them in daylight?
One of the main reasons for VIs is that the applicant can complete it whenever it suits them. Many people are working full-time or have university during the day, so the only time they can complete it is when they get back home. Given it's late November and it gets dark at like 4pm, I highly doubt grad rec care, in fact I'd say it's the norm. I strongly suggest you do it tonight if you believe you will perform better. Just make sure your face is well lit and you aren't in complete darkness lol. Best of luck.
 

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