BAE Systems College in Jerez now test all applicants and provide full feedback on results whether they accept you for training or not. These tests are specifically validated against pilots in E.U. air forces and are a very good indicator of flying aptitude.
Psychometric and Aptitude Testing have strong correlations to success in flying training. Thats why organisations spend so much on them year in year out (think BA and RAF).
Its a hell of a lot better than 2 people on the other side of a desk deciding whether thye like you or not and then looking at what GCSE's you got in school...
If you see the heartache of people failing these courses you would not wish it on your worst enemy. Anything that minimises this is a good thing.
Good luck and remember - consistent hard work and dedication can overcome nearly any deficit in aptitude.
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