Is the sifting carried out between all applicants who scored a 'weak recommendation'? i.e. is there no 'moderate recommendation', e.g?
I ask because I was speaking to Professor Plum who was straight-out selected for IOT and he achieved a score of 'Recommended'.
As I understand the system:
'Recommended' and 'HIGHLY recommended' applicants (if these exist) are awarded with a straight acceptance to IOT and 'Weakly recommended' applicants have to wait for the further sift.
Is it as straightforward as this?
It is also of interest whether being 23 and therefore having no chance of later pilot application will count for or against me?