Hi,
I have been watching this thread with interest.
I would just like to stay not to give up on the application, despite any problems, howsoever caused.
I applied in Mid 2001, sat my first tests just before Sept 11th 2001, had a "Near Miss" for technical, had problems with the medical over colour perception, had to wait a long time for an offer but have just had my first week as a Trainee.
Most of the people on my course have had "issues" along the way, but it certainly makes us even more determined to do well.