I don't want to underachieve on the selection procedure and subsequently be denied the chance to get onto the best course possible
Hang on, who says it´s the best course possible? Oxford by any chance?
Yes, no one can deny the quality of Oxford´s ground school and flying training, but if you are looking for a good value integrated course then Oxford is not the place to look.
Currentlly at Jerez for the course cost and the facilites available out here the value is simply unbeatable.
I have done the Oxford selection as was offered a place. If you want to know what was involved then email me and I will fill you in on as much information as I can (although I think that there has been previous threads on this where I have posted indicating what was involved).
Think carefully before you decide which FTO gives the best course possible.
Whichever you choose it has to be the right for you and where you feel the most comfortable. Look at things objectively and be confident with your choices. There is no right and wrong answer really, but think long and hard before making your decisions.
PT