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The first time I took stage 1 at the Hilton in London there were close to a hundred people taking it.
Second time I took it there were only about 8 of us.
I'll be there on Friday morning anyway.
Second time I took it there were only about 8 of us.
I'll be there on Friday morning anyway.
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Well, 24th June at Prestwick is my stage 1, so nervous about it and excited, that's a good thing right? Just wondering what you do with valuables? LIke do you have a locker or something to put phones/keys/coats etc in, and also do I have to take my own equipment, Pens, Pencils etc or will they provide them? and another quick thing, would black shirt, jeans, and black shoes be fine to wear? 
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Good Luck with stage 1 guys - aslong as you read through the pdf document (mostly the second half) n brush up on some maths you should be okay.
Anyway - in regards to results from May 20th @ Fareham.
Not had any response from HR to voicemails or emails - still.
Not sure if you guys have read up stuff on their website about changes - nothing alarming but may be why it's all slightly delayed.
Anyway - in regards to results from May 20th @ Fareham.
Not had any response from HR to voicemails or emails - still.
Not sure if you guys have read up stuff on their website about changes - nothing alarming but may be why it's all slightly delayed.
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Hey guys, new here etc.
I'm also going through the process. I passed my Stage 1 at the start of May. That was at Prestwick. Got my Stage 2 on the 20th July in Fareham.
Stage 1 for me was quite easy. As long as you learn the source material and are familiar with S=D/T equations (make sure you practice some without a calculator before hand) then you should get through them bits alright. For me it started, we all went in to the room and were given a quick speech about how if you hadn't revised the source material you should leave, and if you weren't willing to work anywhere in the country you should leave. And were told about the structure of the tests. Which was After the first two tests (both multiple choice, first one was on the material, second was the numeracy S=D/T stuff) whoever hadn't got a high enough mark would be asked to leave and wouldn't be allowed to sit the second part of stage 1. Which was a pretty nerve racking time when she was reading the list of names who had to leave.
Then the second part was gthe dreaded 'Spatial Awareness' tests and the code one (where you follow the diagrams to get to the correct final picture).
I did notice that I looked like one of the youngest candidates there though (I'm 21).
I don't really know what to expect for stage 2. I've read alot that you can't really prepare for it which doesn't help at all.
One thing is that this process is costing me quite a bit money cos where I live I can't just travel on the day, so I'm having to pay for accomodation and so far there aren't any expenses paid. So I had to buy return train tickets to Prestwick and a hotel for a night which cost me £110. And for Fareham the tickets and overnight hotel is costing me £160. Which is quite a lot of money when you're only on the wage I'm on at the minute. But it's a ways to a means, and hopefully it'll be all worth it in the end :-D
I'm also going through the process. I passed my Stage 1 at the start of May. That was at Prestwick. Got my Stage 2 on the 20th July in Fareham.
Stage 1 for me was quite easy. As long as you learn the source material and are familiar with S=D/T equations (make sure you practice some without a calculator before hand) then you should get through them bits alright. For me it started, we all went in to the room and were given a quick speech about how if you hadn't revised the source material you should leave, and if you weren't willing to work anywhere in the country you should leave. And were told about the structure of the tests. Which was After the first two tests (both multiple choice, first one was on the material, second was the numeracy S=D/T stuff) whoever hadn't got a high enough mark would be asked to leave and wouldn't be allowed to sit the second part of stage 1. Which was a pretty nerve racking time when she was reading the list of names who had to leave.
Then the second part was gthe dreaded 'Spatial Awareness' tests and the code one (where you follow the diagrams to get to the correct final picture).
I did notice that I looked like one of the youngest candidates there though (I'm 21).
I don't really know what to expect for stage 2. I've read alot that you can't really prepare for it which doesn't help at all.
One thing is that this process is costing me quite a bit money cos where I live I can't just travel on the day, so I'm having to pay for accomodation and so far there aren't any expenses paid. So I had to buy return train tickets to Prestwick and a hotel for a night which cost me £110. And for Fareham the tickets and overnight hotel is costing me £160. Which is quite a lot of money when you're only on the wage I'm on at the minute. But it's a ways to a means, and hopefully it'll be all worth it in the end :-D
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Sebby and Simon- were you both stage 1 on May 20th? I got my results on Thursday, as did the other people in my group who I stayed in touch with... were you there in the afternoon?
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Glad i'm not the only one who still hasn't heard anything. What is going on!!! I tried to ring twice on Friday but went straight to answer phone. I'll also be ringing again on Monday
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Simon89,
Yes but it is not the same as being through to stage 2.
As for the people waiting for stage 3 results, check your emails (for unrealdream you need to check your text messages).
It seems I will be relocating to the UK in the future
, but my brain can't really absorbe the thought of that yet to be honest...
Yes but it is not the same as being through to stage 2.
As for the people waiting for stage 3 results, check your emails (for unrealdream you need to check your text messages).
It seems I will be relocating to the UK in the future
, but my brain can't really absorbe the thought of that yet to be honest...
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NATS selection 24th June
Hi, been great to reasd these posts. I have my selection this Friday 24th and feeling the same like many, nervous but so excited at the same time.
From what i have read i am not sure whether i am missing anything. What is the Cubes test that is mentioned and is there a lot of speed distance and time calculations? From the material i have had sent to me, i was unaware of anything like this.
Is anyone staying on Prestwick on the 23rd? I've booked into the Manor house, if anyone else is staying there or around message me.
From what i have read i am not sure whether i am missing anything. What is the Cubes test that is mentioned and is there a lot of speed distance and time calculations? From the material i have had sent to me, i was unaware of anything like this.
Is anyone staying on Prestwick on the 23rd? I've booked into the Manor house, if anyone else is staying there or around message me.