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Recent content by grwls_

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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Hi I had my interview 26th - got the call at 2:30pm and I got no feedback just formalities on next steps with signing, the LPC and my start date etc
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Got a CC offer today! Sobbed on the phone to grad rec🤣😭
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    They call either way though so not necessarily the case
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    I think those that were 100% definite offers were called in the days after their interviews. All the others who haven't heard are either rejections or in a maybe pile - and then they compare the maybe pile after all interviews and do calls then
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    How was your interview? Was it tricky / technical??

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