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It is really starting to drag now. I know its been barely no time in comparison to others, but it's not a nice feeling not knowing.
Stage 2 is exactly that, FEAST and NATS tests. They are fairly challenging. Really have to concentrate. Not something I think you could really prepare for at all. Let us know how you get on, when you eventually book a date!
Stage 2 is exactly that, FEAST and NATS tests. They are fairly challenging. Really have to concentrate. Not something I think you could really prepare for at all. Let us know how you get on, when you eventually book a date!
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Hello, I have my Stage 1 on the 26th and have been trying to work out what I need to learn. I found a post waaay back on page 22 (http://www.pprune.org/3480230-post436.html) and I was wondering if anyone could tell me if much has changed since that guy did the tests?
It's the link to the SHL site that has thrown me off because I haven't actually seen any mention of what type of SHL tests, if any, are used in stage 1.
Any help would be greatly appreciated
It's the link to the SHL site that has thrown me off because I haven't actually seen any mention of what type of SHL tests, if any, are used in stage 1.
Any help would be greatly appreciated
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hi everybody 
I'm andrea from Italy I'm booked for the 3 october at 13:00 BST anyone booked in for this date?
can anyone tell me what is the better way to get to southampton from london?
and what is the better and less expensive place to sleep?
thank you and good luck bye
I'm andrea from Italy I'm booked for the 3 october at 13:00 BST anyone booked in for this date?
can anyone tell me what is the better way to get to southampton from london?
and what is the better and less expensive place to sleep?
thank you and good luck
bye
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hi everybody
I'm andrea from Italy I'm booked for the 3 october at 13:00 BST anyone booked in for this date?
can anyone tell me what is the better way to get to southampton from london?
and what is the better and less expensive place to sleep?
thank you and good luck bye
I'm andrea from Italy I'm booked for the 3 october at 13:00 BST anyone booked in for this date?
can anyone tell me what is the better way to get to southampton from london?
and what is the better and less expensive place to sleep?
thank you and good luck
bye
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hello,
Im due to take my phase 1 interview at the beginning of next month. Has anyone got any information regarding the numeracy test? what level math is required? any information would be much appreciated.
thanks
Im due to take my phase 1 interview at the beginning of next month. Has anyone got any information regarding the numeracy test? what level math is required? any information would be much appreciated.
thanks
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logex: get a train from London to Southampton - National Rail Enquiries - Official source for UK train times and timetables
can get them cheaper if you book in advance.
t2522: practice your Speed/distance/time equations and you'll be golden.
can get them cheaper if you book in advance.
t2522: practice your Speed/distance/time equations and you'll be golden.
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Just got back home after going to the Stage 1 Assessment (Nice 300 mile round trip starting at 7:15am!) and i'm not really sure how to feel...
I did the first paper, then I reckon >50% got sent home, as there was only about 15 - 20 people left out of about 40 - 45. (Obviously, I was happy I passed this bit).
The 2nd & 3rd papers I thought were quite challenging, but I may have done better than I think...who knows?! - I guess i'll find out in about 2 weeks.
Good Luck to anyone still to take the tests...and make sure you do revise is my only tip!
I did the first paper, then I reckon >50% got sent home, as there was only about 15 - 20 people left out of about 40 - 45. (Obviously, I was happy I passed this bit).
The 2nd & 3rd papers I thought were quite challenging, but I may have done better than I think...who knows?! - I guess i'll find out in about 2 weeks.
Good Luck to anyone still to take the tests...and make sure you do revise is my only tip!
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Hey
Sitting the stage one test on the same day. I went to ATC in Belfast and they helped me prepare but they said go through the notes sent in the email and you should be fine.
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Good luck! I hope you pass. I'm going to stage one on the 26th so if you don't mind me asking questions here I go... the first paper is it about the theory they give you? Does anyone know how much time do they give you for the arithmetic problems?
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were you in the morning or afternoon session scott?
Just got back to Cambridge myself after sitting stage 1 this afternoon.....
Found the first 2 tests really easy (ATC and Numeracy) and was really shocked to see nearly 50% of the people failing.... as long as you can do basic S/D/T and spend a reasonable amount of time on test booklet you will be more than fine....
On the 2nd part- diagramming and cubes, I found the cubes in particular hard, not so much the work but more how little time we had to answer! Only managed to answer 36 out of 50 on diagramming and 26 out of 40 on cubes! anyone know if this is common as think most of other guys around me suffered same problem....
Good luck all!
Just got back to Cambridge myself after sitting stage 1 this afternoon.....
Found the first 2 tests really easy (ATC and Numeracy) and was really shocked to see nearly 50% of the people failing.... as long as you can do basic S/D/T and spend a reasonable amount of time on test booklet you will be more than fine....
On the 2nd part- diagramming and cubes, I found the cubes in particular hard, not so much the work but more how little time we had to answer! Only managed to answer 36 out of 50 on diagramming and 26 out of 40 on cubes! anyone know if this is common as think most of other guys around me suffered same problem....
Good luck all!
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PinOnTheRight: hey... you are right!, I thought you were kinda kiddin when I read your thread. I also had a subscrption with them, but hadn't logged in for quite a while but was planning to do so when I get my dates for the test!. Bunch of crooks. If I find out anything I'll let you know.
Scott C: well things must¡ve definitely changed... When I last took the test back in 2010 we started of with a test on the literature followed by the numerical one. If you passed these two, you were then tested on the remaining tests of stage one, otherwise, you were asked to leave. But I can recall that out of about 30 people, only 3 or 4 failed the numerical/literature. And you say that over 50% didn't pass the first part?, stone the crows. Which by the way, both literature and numerical is one test now, isn't it?
mishaastaroth: it used to be 20 q' in 5 minutes. You werent expected to answer them all. People usually passed no prob. But now, I dunno. According to Scott C, things seem to have hardened up.
Scott C: well things must¡ve definitely changed... When I last took the test back in 2010 we started of with a test on the literature followed by the numerical one. If you passed these two, you were then tested on the remaining tests of stage one, otherwise, you were asked to leave. But I can recall that out of about 30 people, only 3 or 4 failed the numerical/literature. And you say that over 50% didn't pass the first part?, stone the crows. Which by the way, both literature and numerical is one test now, isn't it?
mishaastaroth: it used to be 20 q' in 5 minutes. You werent expected to answer them all. People usually passed no prob. But now, I dunno. According to Scott C, things seem to have hardened up.
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I don't think that literature is still in..
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NATS stage 1
Hi all,
did my stage 1 today. I agree with the above, almost 50% got 'invited to leave' (love that phrase) after the first test paper on the material already given in the invitation e-mail.
There are no suprises, if you learn and practice everything they give you then you've got a chance! I too found it got pretty tough on the last test. Hope I did better than it felt. Also, we were finished and out about 30 mins quicker than stated end time.
thanks and good luck all
did my stage 1 today. I agree with the above, almost 50% got 'invited to leave' (love that phrase) after the first test paper on the material already given in the invitation e-mail.
There are no suprises, if you learn and practice everything they give you then you've got a chance! I too found it got pretty tough on the last test. Hope I did better than it felt. Also, we were finished and out about 30 mins quicker than stated end time.
thanks and good luck all