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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    congrats! did u apply for spring or summer? I'm assuming spring?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I hope so because the 1/4 is in the least important section- tho this only my opinion hahaa
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I’m still waiting too! For spring vac
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hey mine was exactly the same! Fingers crossed🤞🏼
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    NRF test was so odd!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    this cycle was for PWC, but last cycle I had S&M and W&C
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    heya for mine I've typically had around 7-10 days, but I know some firms may only give you 5 days while others maybe a month!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    nothing from bakers today lol
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    forsters VI!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Heya congrats! when did u apply for RPC- I applied a while ago and can’t remember if this is the round directly after an initial application?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    lol everything happens on a friday I swear, 3 weeks ago I got a summer VS offer and today I get a rejection post intial app- sometimes I think its a game of luck
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Weil PFO :(
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I think bakers said we would get a test invite in Feb
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Congrats! Is this the stage after the initial app or is there a test/ VI?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Thank you!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Thank you!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Same! Tbh I knew it wasn’t my best VI
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    NRF Arctic shores- any1 have any advice? :)
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    heya, is this for their summer vac scheme?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    congrats! when is ur interview? I'm waiting to hear back following the assessment

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