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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

They don't have an AC for AI one. I confirmed it when I visited them.

They said they'll confirm towards the end of the deadline. But idk when, as the deadline is almost here.
Do we know when Bristol ACs are coming out if not already? I did my test ages ago and did very well I feel based on the feedback report but this wait is killing me. Even a rejection email at this point would calm my nerves XD.
 
How did you do in the test? I’m not too sure on my VI either but who ever is haha
Full verbal, full numeric, and success areas - 655.
The video interview wasn't exceptionally good but I think I did a decent job (as I had met the AI team, grad team, Partners and have relevant academic background in AI)

I'm kinda anxious as IDK if the results were enough.
 
I’m on about the Bristol summer vac scheme. I’m literally bugging about it it was my best ever online test and VI.
However, I really hope you get the AI internship
Wait, you applied for Bristol Vac Scheme?
I'm glad such a high scorer is not in my competition pool😌

Regarding that, I attended the Bristol Open Evening... I believe they're trying to prioritise finalising the AI internship candidates first, as that's in April, and since they're doing it for the first time, they wanna get it right and prepare the training schedule well.

So I anticipate the Vac scheme AC to follow after that!
 
true, then it's their loss ultimately :(
Positive thinking - Bristol is less competitive than London, I had worse scores and made Simmons AC last year
Simmons is holistic with their approach, which is great because that's how it's supposed to be. The people were really lovely too, so supportive and most importantly not gatekeeping. And a really diverse workforce.

A no-brainer if I could manage to prove I can be a fit.
 
Simmons is holistic with their approach, which is great because that's how it's supposed to be. The people were really lovely too, so supportive and most importantly not gatekeeping. And a really diverse workforce.

A no-brainer if I could manage to prove I can be a fit.
Speaking of Simmons, have there been any more AC invites? I did my VI a week ago and still waiting to hear back.
 
Simmons is holistic with their approach, which is great because that's how it's supposed to be. The people were really lovely too, so supportive and most importantly not gatekeeping. And a really diverse workforce.

A no-brainer if I could manage to prove I can be a fit.
Might be a silly question but you reckon it’s worth giving them a quick call or email, I don’t think it’s unreasonable given the lack of clarity surrounding the process hahah
 
Might be a silly question but you reckon it’s worth giving them a quick call or email, I don’t think it’s unreasonable given the lack of clarity surrounding the process hahah
They explicitly confirmed in the breakthrough event that they're waiting till the end of the deadline for AI internship, as it's a niche thing and first of it's kind, and want to give all of the people interested and enthusiastic an equal chance for consideration.

So I would probably wait until December 18/19 (deadline is December 15) to check on it.

But I don't think approaching them would make it look bad, if that gives us peace haha
 
Wait, you applied for Bristol Vac Scheme?
I'm glad such a high scorer is not in my competition pool😌

Regarding that, I attended the Bristol Open Evening... I believe they're trying to prioritise finalising the AI internship candidates first, as that's in April, and since they're doing it for the first time, they wanna get it right and prepare the training schedule well.

So I anticipate the Vac scheme AC to follow after that!
Okay thanks so much and best of luck, come back to the thread when you hear I am rooting for you!!
 
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