Replying to be able to read private messages: I am still very hopeful even though it's been nearly two weeks. As a backup, I have also applied to HIAL, but that only does tower control. I would prefer are so I'm still crossing my fingers for NATS.
Correct me if I'm wrong for the following: HIAL does not have their own version of the stage 4 exam. I believe NATS only recently began using it last year to test applicants. So HIALs entire recruitment process is similar to NATS up until stage 3. If I fail to get into NATS then it means I failed at stage 4.