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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

elle woods

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    is this ur second cycle too?? and im the same as you except instead of CC ive been harassing FF for the past 2 years. I tried again this year but flunked the stage 1 assessment lmao

    good job on the positive feedback too -- a win is a win
    haha I'm not too sure what to classify myself as (maybe first cycle with regards to VS' and TCs) 😂 I tried for SPARK last year and flunked the AC since it was my first ever one (unfortunately!). I do regret not preparing harder for it since SPARK is the easier route into a TC at CC ... the partners said I had potential, but I think I was just too inexperienced and jumpy since I wasn't sure what to expect (so yes, made some crucial mistakes) 😂

    yea I was a little disappointed that I got booted out so early this year, but it is what it is - I'll just have to try harder next time. And twinsies! I flunked FF's first stage test too HAHA

    Also why does this keyboard keep creating double spaces when I type 😭
     
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    BealMcAlly

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    Thanks for your reply! Do you mean it's the same four sections in the prep hub critical thinking assessment but more difficult? I was so confused because I thought it was watson glaser with five sections
    the format is the same, the content is not as easy/simple/basic as the prep hub.

    I prefer the prep hub set up to be honest, I want to see all the questions in one go, rather than click through and only proceed once I'm happy with all my answers for the same passage.
     

    zara elles

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    Hi all - I recently applied to a firm where I placed my a level grades in incorrectly (completely my fault)!

    I also wanted to know a bit more about reasonable adjustments so I emailed them about this and also clarified my a levels to them - they have just replied but only addressed the reasonable adjustments and no acknowledgment of my a levels.

    Is it worth emailing them to clarify my a levels again or is this me overthinking. I know the fault is my own for not triple checking. I just dont want to come across as annoying/entitled lol. any advice would be appreciated!
     

    zxkwok

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    the format is the same, the content is not as easy/simple/basic as the prep hub.

    I prefer the prep hub set up to be honest, I want to see all the questions in one go, rather than click through and only proceed once I'm happy with all my answers for the same passage.
    Thanks so much for this! Agosh I'm getting a little nervous for the test..
    All the best to you!
     
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