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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

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I also got rejected but my advice was different?? might be like ucas where unis have multiple template rejections for different aspects of the application - mine was about writing style and researching the firm and providing examples of work
Apparently, depending on the stage reached, the feedback varies.
- if you reached 1st stage OA: its about spelling mistakes etc
- if you reached 2nd stage OA: its about your motivations etc
- if you did the OD: its some bs on Forage and work experience

IMO its automated based on which pile you were - not entirely sure tho just witnessing a trend here.
 
Apparently, depending on the stage reached, the feedback varies.
- if you reached 1st stage OA: its about spelling mistakes etc
- if you reached 2nd stage OA: its about your motivations etc
- if you did the OD: its some bs on Forage and work experience

IMO its automated based on which pile you were - not entirely sure tho just witnessing a trend here.
I reached second stage (VI) it was spelling mistakes for me, I think it’s random
 
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I also got rejected but my advice was different??

interesting.

I've gone back to check my application.
I wrote "led be back" instead of "led me back".
There were a few things that could have been hyphenated, e.g., "market-leading practice".

IDK if they have a special "you made a typo" PFO message.

I did the stage-two assessment.
 
Could I ask how many questions there are in the Hill Dickinson VI? Also am I right that the time taken to complete the test section doesn't impact the score? And just curious, how long ppl usually spend preparing each VI question in amberjack VIs with unlimited preparation time?
 
Apparently, depending on the stage reached, the feedback varies.
- if you reached 1st stage OA: its about spelling mistakes etc
- if you reached 2nd stage OA: its about your motivations etc
- if you did the OD: its some bs on Forage and work experience

IMO its automated based on which pile you were - not entirely sure tho just witnessing a trend here.
Did not do the OD but received the Forage/WE feedback.
 
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