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@Budding,
Correct me if I'm wrong but from looking at your previous posts, I assume you have applied to Oxford? OAA's aptitude tests are completely different to CTCs so the selection process will be a little different.
Correct me if I'm wrong but from looking at your previous posts, I assume you have applied to Oxford? OAA's aptitude tests are completely different to CTCs so the selection process will be a little different.
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Apologies,
Edited for clarity.
Totally understand if people can't share much/anything. I know people are instructed not to share any detailed information but anything would be very helpful.
Ie. Physics is a very broad subject.. I can obviously take an educated guess here but any confirmation or a pointer in the right direction would be excellent.
Thanks again
Edited for clarity.
Totally understand if people can't share much/anything. I know people are instructed not to share any detailed information but anything would be very helpful.
Ie. Physics is a very broad subject.. I can obviously take an educated guess here but any confirmation or a pointer in the right direction would be excellent.
Thanks again
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Still waiting personally but I've just discovered that I probably sealed my own fate before I'd even submitted the application.
The application window opened and closed whilst I was on my honeymoon which made things awkward. Certificates weren't at hand etc.
I've noticed an error on the qualifications section, specifically within the list of my GCSE grades. I've listed the correct amount of each grade but have got two subject's grades mixed up (1 B, 1 C). From what I've read this will most probably result in the chop should I make it to Phase 2.
Bugger.
The application window opened and closed whilst I was on my honeymoon which made things awkward. Certificates weren't at hand etc.
I've noticed an error on the qualifications section, specifically within the list of my GCSE grades. I've listed the correct amount of each grade but have got two subject's grades mixed up (1 B, 1 C). From what I've read this will most probably result in the chop should I make it to Phase 2.
Bugger.
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Hey guys, for those who have received their invitation email to the FTE assessment day, did anyone experience a message saying "no slot available" when trying to book an interview?
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GeorgEGNT,
I struggle to believe that, explain the circumstances and they'd be an idiot to chop you because of that unless if somehow dropped you below the minimum. Bare in mind that I don't have 3 A-Levels and I don't have a degree (YET) and I don't have the academic equivalent. I do have SOMETHING different which they have looked at and accepted so I think they are more flexible that people seem to think.
I struggle to believe that, explain the circumstances and they'd be an idiot to chop you because of that unless if somehow dropped you below the minimum. Bare in mind that I don't have 3 A-Levels and I don't have a degree (YET) and I don't have the academic equivalent. I do have SOMETHING different which they have looked at and accepted so I think they are more flexible that people seem to think.
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@Budding,
I'm sorry to say that if you don't have 3 A levels or equivalent (or a degree, masters, PHD) then it's only a matter of time before BA realise this and reject your application unless I'm missing something?
I'm sorry to say that if you don't have 3 A levels or equivalent (or a degree, masters, PHD) then it's only a matter of time before BA realise this and reject your application unless I'm missing something?
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Budding,
You'd hope that but it's a very competitive process at the end of the day.
I'd be delighted to be able to stay on, I'd understand if I was sent packing.
Funky, I think he has a non-official equivalent but something which is of interest and can be treated as an equivalent. If that makes sense?
You'd hope that but it's a very competitive process at the end of the day.
I'd be delighted to be able to stay on, I'd understand if I was sent packing.
Funky, I think he has a non-official equivalent but something which is of interest and can be treated as an equivalent. If that makes sense?
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Hi Guys,
Just wondering how people are preparing for there assessment days? Thinking of purchasing a subscription to one of the Pilapt Preparation Softwares but not sure how useful these are? Any help would be appreciated as running out of time.
Thanks
Just wondering how people are preparing for there assessment days? Thinking of purchasing a subscription to one of the Pilapt Preparation Softwares but not sure how useful these are? Any help would be appreciated as running out of time.
Thanks
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GeorgEGNT,
Fingers crossed for you and start to prep now, the time between acceptance and the stage 1 is short! I'm realising that now.
Funkyt111,
There is a LOT between an A2 and a BSc, just take a look at the National Qualifications Framework. An A2 sits at level 3 and a BSc sits at level 6, you've got plenty of quals at levels 4 and 5 (including HNDs and Foundation degrees). You also have lots of stuff that sits at Level 6 (and far beyond) that isn't the same volume as a degree. It's not always as simple as it first seems. I'd like to believe my education is far in excess of A-Levels and a degree (albeit not academically higher than a degree yet). I'll cross my fingers too but it's always worth trying. If I had a £1 for every time I saw someone progress through the first stage of something without meeting the minimum requirement i'd have at least £3, but seriously, it does happen.
I'm just sitting here doing a bit of revision now and wondered if i'm likely to have to remember specific numbers, for example the speed of light/sound, gravity or the formula for drage etc. Or do you think that will be provided within a relevant question..?
Fingers crossed for you and start to prep now, the time between acceptance and the stage 1 is short! I'm realising that now.
Funkyt111,
There is a LOT between an A2 and a BSc, just take a look at the National Qualifications Framework. An A2 sits at level 3 and a BSc sits at level 6, you've got plenty of quals at levels 4 and 5 (including HNDs and Foundation degrees). You also have lots of stuff that sits at Level 6 (and far beyond) that isn't the same volume as a degree. It's not always as simple as it first seems. I'd like to believe my education is far in excess of A-Levels and a degree (albeit not academically higher than a degree yet). I'll cross my fingers too but it's always worth trying. If I had a £1 for every time I saw someone progress through the first stage of something without meeting the minimum requirement i'd have at least £3, but seriously, it does happen.
I'm just sitting here doing a bit of revision now and wondered if i'm likely to have to remember specific numbers, for example the speed of light/sound, gravity or the formula for drage etc. Or do you think that will be provided within a relevant question..?
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@Budding,
I understand there are lots of other qualifications such as HNDs etc but to my knowledge BA have asked for A level equivalent or a degree and are usually quite strict with regards to qualifications. I know other candidates in the past who have had HND's but were told that such qualifications were not A level equivalent and were rejected at the application stage. However, if you have an invitation then fantastic. I wish you the best of luck with your application.
I understand there are lots of other qualifications such as HNDs etc but to my knowledge BA have asked for A level equivalent or a degree and are usually quite strict with regards to qualifications. I know other candidates in the past who have had HND's but were told that such qualifications were not A level equivalent and were rejected at the application stage. However, if you have an invitation then fantastic. I wish you the best of luck with your application.
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Hi All,
I have been fortunate enough to be invited to the Oxford assessment day, but I am worried that, although I have my original Degree Certificate and A level Certificates- I don't have the originals for my GCSE exams, only a photocopy of provisional results. The OAA rubric states that only original copies of all academic qualifications will be accepted; indeed without them you may be asked to leave the assessment day etc etc..
Has anybody else found themselves in a similar 'heart-in-mouth' realisation; and am I wasting 250 odd quid attending with such a discrepancy??
Many thanks if you can enlighten and best of luck to all those going for it!
I have been fortunate enough to be invited to the Oxford assessment day, but I am worried that, although I have my original Degree Certificate and A level Certificates- I don't have the originals for my GCSE exams, only a photocopy of provisional results. The OAA rubric states that only original copies of all academic qualifications will be accepted; indeed without them you may be asked to leave the assessment day etc etc..
Has anybody else found themselves in a similar 'heart-in-mouth' realisation; and am I wasting 250 odd quid attending with such a discrepancy??
Many thanks if you can enlighten and best of luck to all those going for it!
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Speak to OAA. It's always best to speak to them directly.
and in the meantime try and get a hold of some certificates! (Not sure of the process, may be able to fast track it?)
Speak to OAA. It's always best to speak to them directly.
and in the meantime try and get a hold of some certificates! (Not sure of the process, may be able to fast track it?)
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Budding,
You're best bet is to look at PAT | PilotAptitudeTest.com - Practise for Pilot Aptitude Tests & Assessments! or Latest Pilot Jobs provides the latest aviation vacancies around the world.-Latest Pilot Jobs-Latest Pilot Jobs for ideas of questions for each section. Notably, a numerical reasoning test (by the likes of SHL) has been asked to be put in this year.
You're best bet is to look at PAT | PilotAptitudeTest.com - Practise for Pilot Aptitude Tests & Assessments! or Latest Pilot Jobs provides the latest aviation vacancies around the world.-Latest Pilot Jobs-Latest Pilot Jobs for ideas of questions for each section. Notably, a numerical reasoning test (by the likes of SHL) has been asked to be put in this year.
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gbotley,
Thanks, I've seen most of that but i'm going through it all again now. I'm specifically curious/worried about the physics side of things and exactly what i'm expected to know.
I spoke to Oxford and the first one gave me some generic advice but said in regards to the maths/physics it's all so new that nobody has even completed these tests yet (they are different to last year). The second person I spoke to sounded like they were responding to interrogation and just wouldn't tell me ANYTHING. Understandably the details are closely guarded but it does seem that some know more that others and it would be great if we could get a little more direction on what to revise etc. My GCSEs where nearly 10 years ago so it's a lot of brushing up for me and i'm trying to make it as productive as possible.
Thanks, I've seen most of that but i'm going through it all again now. I'm specifically curious/worried about the physics side of things and exactly what i'm expected to know.
I spoke to Oxford and the first one gave me some generic advice but said in regards to the maths/physics it's all so new that nobody has even completed these tests yet (they are different to last year). The second person I spoke to sounded like they were responding to interrogation and just wouldn't tell me ANYTHING. Understandably the details are closely guarded but it does seem that some know more that others and it would be great if we could get a little more direction on what to revise etc. My GCSEs where nearly 10 years ago so it's a lot of brushing up for me and i'm trying to make it as productive as possible.
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Electricflyer,
I was in the same boat last year after some of my documents got destroyed by flooding and all I had were copies and simply explained on my assessment day. They said a copy was fine for now, but should I get through, I'd need to send off for a replacement.
I was in the same boat last year after some of my documents got destroyed by flooding and all I had were copies and simply explained on my assessment day. They said a copy was fine for now, but should I get through, I'd need to send off for a replacement.
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Fair enough. In past tests, I've found SHL to be very indicative of Numerical Reasoning tests, and the first link I gave very close to the mental arithmetic in the assessments too.. Physics wise, it may be worth checking out some Higher Level UK GCSE papers.
Checkout AQA and Edexcel, the exam bodies, for those. I would imagine that BA are looking for an understanding of your ability to interpret data.
Good luck :-)
Checkout AQA and Edexcel, the exam bodies, for those. I would imagine that BA are looking for an understanding of your ability to interpret data.
Good luck :-)