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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

adh3

Active Member
Premium Member
Oct 14, 2025
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Ah this process is getting too much now. Really considering if I am just wasting my time and will never succeed. Constant rejections just coming in and I am not sure what more I can do. I feel like I constantly see one type of person succeed in this process and that will never be me. As someone from an underrepresented background I also feel like the vac scheme I was unable to convert was my only chance and I blew it. Can't even get to an AC since. I feel like a loser when UNIVERSITY students are securing top TCs and I am here as a grad begging firms cycle after cycle. Probably just not good enough either and need a reality check, haha.
If it's any consolation, I can completely relate to this. I'm going through a very similar series of emotions at the moment. I don't have a VS under my belt, but I understand how this could exacerbate negative feelings.

As somebody else on this forum very kindly said to me the other day (when I was crashing out), I'm certain that you're a much stronger candidate than it might seem at the moment. Don't lose hope!
 

nbjani

Star Member
Gold Member
Premium Member
Nov 23, 2023
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hey it incldues a mini sjt, verbal reasoning (you have to read a passage and select the right answer), and two short written exercises (around 200 words each). Good luck!
Super helpful! I’ve never done a written exercise before :/ so is there no motivational section? Seems so odd because there’s no app questions either.
 

Trophy

Legendary Member
Oct 29, 2025
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Got rejected for lev finance today, never got stage 2
Wait really🥲 I’m soo sorry to hear that.

I thought most get the stage 2. Unless lev fin is more strict🤔 maybe you have to write about lev fin in the questions.

May I ask when you applied > did tests and was it for spring or summer?
etc sorry just gauging my fate although never saw myself progressing super far with the firm!

Lucky you have BCLP in interview in Jan
 

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