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2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

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Daniel Boden

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  • Sep 6, 2018
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    Well, completed my Baker VI on 26 and still haven't received an AC invite for spring, so since people are receiving invites I'll take it as a PFO. That marks my 11th rejection this cycle, despite having an MC vac scheme, brand ambassador role, 2 first year schemes and a predicted first under my belt. I freaking hate this
    Don't rule it out just yet! It took me 6 weeks after doing a VI with Weil before I got given the AC when others were doing ACs before me so try and stay positive if you can. No news is definitely still good news :)
     
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    Sekani Wraith

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    Well, completed my Baker VI on 26 and still haven't received an AC invite for spring, so since people are receiving invites I'll take it as a PFO. That marks my 11th rejection this cycle, despite having an MC vac scheme, brand ambassador role, 2 first year schemes and a predicted first under my belt. I freaking hate this

    One thing I will always stand by, is the only thing you should take as a rejection, is a rejection.
     

    Celestie

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  • Nov 14, 2020
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    Everyone: getting amazing successes - congrats!!
    GR to me:
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    Most of mine get back late Jan/early Feb woop
     
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