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U98

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Nov 15, 2019
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Just received a rejection for the Spring VC! So confused and sad, I took the assessment this morning and received an email an hour later saying I had met the threshold - I expected to hear back much later but heard back 40 mins ago...which seems weirdly quick. I attended their open day in November and really liked the firm.
 
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JoNo

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Just received a rejection for the Spring VC! So confused and sad, I took the assessment this morning and received an email an hour later saying I had met the threshold - I expected to hear back much later but heard back 40 mins ago...which seems weirdly quick. I attended their open day in November and really liked the firm.
Sorry to hear, may I ask when you applied? And wishing you the best of luck with your other apps, you got this! :)
 
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Zaynah

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That is surprisingly quick. You might have missed the deadline to complete the assessments? That’s all I can think of. I applied on the deadline and I received an email from HSF saying I had to complete the tests by Sunday 14th 23:59.
 

user254

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    Just got a PFO for the spring VS. For others that were rejected is this the email you received?

    I am afraid that we are unable to take your application further. As I am sure you know, the competition for places is intense. There are many more high calibre applicants than we can accommodate and you should not be unduly discouraged.
     
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    PP27

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    Oct 11, 2019
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    Just got a PFO for the spring VS. For others that were rejected is this the email you received?

    I am afraid that we are unable to take your application further. As I am sure you know, the competition for places is intense. There are many more high calibre applicants than we can accommodate and you should not be unduly discouraged.
    Yep mine said the same
     

    thirdtimelucky

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  • Nov 12, 2019
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    Just got a PFO for the spring VS. For others that were rejected is this the email you received?

    I am afraid that we are unable to take your application further. As I am sure you know, the competition for places is intense. There are many more high calibre applicants than we can accommodate and you should not be unduly discouraged.

    Yep got the same!
     

    SLKEJRWOI97

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    Jan 22, 2020
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    Anyone heard anything back about the summer scheme?

    I think they're recruiting for Spring atm so you may not hear back until they've wrapped up that applicant pool.

    I applied for Spring, passed the test and haven't heard back yet. Checked the portal too and nothing has updated there apart from "Application under Review" ://////
     
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    H S

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    Sep 11, 2018
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    I think they're recruiting for Spring atm so you may not hear back until they've wrapped up that applicant pool.

    I applied for Spring, passed the test and haven't heard back yet. Checked the portal too and nothing has updated there apart from "Application under Review" ://////

    Am I right in saying that all applicants could apply for either Spring or Summer? I.e. it wasn't that Spring is for graduates and Summer undergrads, etc.
     

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