Originally Posted by
BrotherTuck
Today I got an email from NATS confirming that all Stage 3 dates for 2019 were full and I will be invited for Stage 3 in 2020. They've "received an overwhelming number of applications". Doesn't sound too good for the probability to get in
but it's worth a shot, right.
You've got to remember that this cohort of applicants also includes people who have failed over the last 12 months who would have normally had to wait a year before applying again, plus I'm sure the added convenience of being able to complete a lot of the process from home will have enticed a few curious folks too.
Remain positive though, you've achieved a lot just getting through to stage 3 and whilst you may have to wait, there will always be a position for the right candidate. Irrespective of how many people attempt stage 3, the process is set up only pick the applicants with the right attributes and if you tick all the boxes it doesn't matter how many pass or fail prior to your own interview.
Best of luck for the future!