Hi AAA,
Congratulations! I too was successful this time round and cannot support enough what you've said. For those that have been unsuccessful try not to be too disheartened - it has taken me years of trying time after time to get here so please take the advice above as it will help you get where you want to be!
If there is anyone else who has been successful please feel free to PM me and you can be put in contact with some other successful candidates.