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  1. M

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    I think you are overthinking this. I would recommend just addressing it to the partner and mirroring the salutations the partner uses in their instruction email. For example, in an AC i was successful in, the partner used “hi/ many thanks” so I used the same. Unless you are instructed otherwise...
  2. M

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    You have been asking this for a while now so just wanted to say I’m not sure but have you tried asking grad rec? If not, maybe you can shoot them a quick email? 🤗
  3. M

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Whatever works for you to be honest! If notes make you feel more confident then I would suggest having your notes on a word doc (instead of referring to physical notes) and having both tabs open side to side. Just make sure it’s not obvious you are reading and try to make “eye contact” by...
  4. M

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Congratulations on your offer! When was your A&O AC if you don’t mind sharing? I do agree with the person above that I would probably complete the AC and then ask to be moved once I get an offer 🤗
  5. M

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Lol, no, don’t assume rejection 😩
  6. M

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    When did you submit your application if I may ask? I recall you asking if it was too late to submit about a week ago. If you did submit then, all you can do is be patient and try to stay positive for now 🤗 I’m sure you’ll hear back soon x
  7. M

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    The SJT is quite reasonable. I would do the practice test beforehand to get a feel for the type of questions you should expect. RE the numerical reasoning, yes there are numerical reasoning questions. They aren’t particularly difficult, but I would suggest that you have a calculator at hand x
  8. M

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Yes, but you applied at the end of September which is not that long ago. To be fair, there was someone else on here who also applied at the end of September and received a PFO about a week after. However since you haven’t received one, I would say no news is no news at this point 🙂
  9. M

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Why would it equal a rejection if you submitted at the end of September?
  10. M

    TCLA General Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    I emailed grad recruitment about this and they said I should upload my official transcript in the additional documents section
  11. M

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    I took the A&O SJT yesterday and received an email that I passed today

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