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KS94

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    Guys if you haven't yet heard back then CHECK THE PORTAL.

    I was slightly depressed reading all of this as I hadn't heard back. I checked my emails and junk folder but nothing. I assumed I would get a PFO as I hadn't even received the reserve email.

    I checked the portal just now and found the AC invite!

    ps. thank you all for nicking those afternoon AC slots 🤣
     
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    j597

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    Seen some LinkedIn offers for the Scotland offices today. Does anyone know how many weeks ahead they are of the England offices? I remember seeing VI invites a week or so before ours?
    I also saw this yesterday - I think grad rec said they aimed to get back to us by the end of this week! Does anyone know if they call or email?
     

    Ali2020

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    @Jaysen Wondering what to do as I was on the reserves list but didn't hear back...should I email GR and ask what this means in terms of my progression? As this wasn't a rejection, but simply "we don't have enough space on our AC at the moment but will let you know before 23/25th March"????
     
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