Agree,random! and regarding the detail Truckflyer brought up, not getting a call because you've been discriminated based on your age,or nationality(Irish)..I understand the frustration, now because you feel it is a "right" based on the fact you went to the Elite school,oh well.....don't expect any sympathy my friend.
My mate had a interview today,and we both have the same qualifications,hours,both first time passes in theory and skill tests,started together,finished together,applied 2 days earlier,he got the call two weeks after,I've been waiting 3 months.I'm just 4 years older...go figure!