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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

Milbank not progressing me to stage 2 but also not rejecting me… Just what are we Milbank?😔 U want me or u want me not? 😩
I’m sorry to tell you, but I’m afraid you’re in a situationship with Milbank:(

(Also same never heard post stage 1 test and I did it first week of December)
 
I’m sorry to tell you, but I’m afraid you’re in a situationship with Milbank:(

(Also same never heard post stage 1 test and I did it first week of December)
Why are so many of us in this position... just reject us if you hate us that much...:rolleyes::rolleyes:

Not to sound big-headed in any way but I really don't get how I flopped the SJT... it really wasn't hard lol
 
Why are so many of us in this position... just reject us if you hate us that much...:rolleyes::rolleyes:

Not to sound big-headed in any way but I really don't get how I flopped the SJT... it really wasn't hard lol
Same, I feel like I did really well. I also prepared both written answers in advance so defo did well on those.

They must have had a very strict benchmark for the simulation questions to filter people out. I’m thinking 1-2 errors max else you’ll fail.
 
Same, I feel like I did really well. I also prepared both written answers in advance so defo did well on those.

They must have had a very strict benchmark for the simulation questions to filter people out. I’m thinking 1-2 errors max else you’ll fail.
then just hand us the pfo and we can sing a

Ariana Grande Beyonce GIF by Taimi
 
Same, I feel like I did really well. I also prepared both written answers in advance so defo did well on those.

They must have had a very strict benchmark for the simulation questions to filter people out. I’m thinking 1-2 errors max else you’ll fail.
They don't judge written answers until after stage 2. But I question you having prepared them in advance...
 
How I think they'd react if I don't smile: omg evil horrible girl.... horrible to work with........ nasty terrible woman

How I think they'd react if I smile: FAKE!!! We have a FAKER. #StrikinglyFake and also a FREAK!!!

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Not #strikinglyfake... the way i know what inspired your hashtag 🤭😅
 

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