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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

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Phoebe123451

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    I applied Friday evening and got the email inviting me to interview at 10am, so unexpectedly fast!
    Oh man, I applied on Wednesday night so I’ll presume PFO as not heard a bean 🤦‍♀️😢
    oh gosh, I still haven't heard so I'm really hoping we both don't get PFOd lol but congrats @ms167bs !!
     
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    Sachin Chandra

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    How do you guys cope with this? It’s ridiculous. I’m on edge constantly. I know a watched pot never boils but I’m checking my emails constantly. Not had anything back from anyone yet. One minute I’m gutted not to have heard from anyone but the next I’m relieved as no news is good news and not a PFO. The suspense is killing me (well, lack of control lol)
    Same here. No responses whatsoever so my anxiety tells me that its all PFOs without confirmation
     

    kokothemagicdragon

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    Is it bad to email grad rec after not hearing back post-application?
    I don't think it'll change much unless you need to hear back soon to make a decision on an offer you have which would conflict... best to just wait, other than the emotional strain XD, not much will change regardless of getting the outcome tomorrow or next month imo

    but I guess it's not bad
     
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