The spread of experience of the chosen ones is impressive. Reading this thread (though it's almost a form of self-torture now) reaffirms my feeling that I wouldn't begrudge anyone I met during the last round going all the way. There was a very high standard and a lot of nice people.
Would anybody have any words of advice for me to improve for next time, if there is one?
I'm half-way through a Physics degree, which I really don't enjoy (though my results are fine). I've been toying with the idea of packing it in, though I imagine that would be looked upon as a retrograde step. What could be done to improve my credentials considering I'd still be just a student this time next year?