Yeah HR are.....weird to say the least. They have not got a good reputation with the students really, especially with course 201.
Personally I was really lucky. I only applied in March this year, had my tests in April, interview in May, and by sheer luck I got on the September course this year. I think if you keep contacting them, saying that you could start at a moments notice etc etc it might get you in quicker- it seemed to work for me.
Good luck to you all, its definitely worth it when you get here!!!
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