Right, I understand what Direct Entry is now. So I'll be going for a bursary, which includes the exact same process, only a bit harder as I have to prove that in 3/2/1 years time I'll still be the same sort of person.
And Airborne Artist, excellent advice and that's exactly what I'm planning to do.
The one thing that lead me to fail my initial interview with the ACLO was that I had no knowledge or experience of the military, and felt unsteady about what I was talking about and that they wanted to hear. Any kind of university group or something similar will multiply my confidence ten fold. It's good to hear about your friend who found Cranwell a doddle after taking a route similar to what I am thinking of doing.
Anyway I'm going off topic now. Thanks for the advice!