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Can someone enlighten me with a possible list of GCSE Physics topics that could come up in FTE? The syllabus is quite broad looking at AQA past papers... I mean apart from the obvious stuff like momentum, velocity, electricity and power, etc.
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BA have requested a numerical reasoning test, which based on digging around on their careers site is using SHL for their cabin crew, so I would presume it would be the same...
Do you think the numerical reasoning will allow a calculator? Given the mental arithmetic does not?
Do you think the numerical reasoning will allow a calculator? Given the mental arithmetic does not?
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Thank you. Most practices are all calculator, predominantly as they're complex figures with large decimals.. So I'm hoping, it's more around your ability to interpret data than calculate - in which case the calculator makes sense :-)
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There are still people awaiting responses from both schools you mention (myself included).
BA are still screening applications.
It won't be long now. End of next week at the latest I'd imagine.
BA are still screening applications.
It won't be long now. End of next week at the latest I'd imagine.
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Has anyone got any advice on how to prepare for the verbal reasoning tests? Those going to FTE next week will have to do this test, and I always find myself struggling with these tests.
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Verbal reasoning
Hey EZY
I've had to do verbal reasoning for a few things in the past, selection centres and the sort. I find the best way to prep is to read the broadsheets. Pick out the key points and think about what the article is saying. Probably wouldn't work if you read The Sun as even the editors don't know what they're trying to say. Failing that I've found a lot of verbal reasoning tests online, all varying levels of difficulty.
Hope that helps
I've had to do verbal reasoning for a few things in the past, selection centres and the sort. I find the best way to prep is to read the broadsheets. Pick out the key points and think about what the article is saying. Probably wouldn't work if you read The Sun as even the editors don't know what they're trying to say. Failing that I've found a lot of verbal reasoning tests online, all varying levels of difficulty.
Hope that helps
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I'm waiting for a response from FTE still, I just wanted to check if the other FTO's were the same. The anxiety lies in the fact that FTE assessments start next week and I haven't had a response yet.
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Ezy FR, I wouldn't worry too much about the FTE verbal reasoning assessment. I was dreadful at them but when I went for the Aer Lingus selection I actually passed this, I was later told the pass mark is only 60% unlike many of the other tests. Again I found the prep pack fte send quite useful.
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Have to say, Im not impressed with this situation. Since I had done the tests in September last year, I have been told that I cannot resit them this time around, and can only do the BA maths test, the interview and the group exercise.I feel like I have been kicked out before I even go there as I only got 60% in the VR test last time around, and 80,90 and 100% for the other tests... 
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Have to say, Im not impressed with this situation. Since I had done the tests in September last year, I have been told that I cannot resit them this time around, and can only do the BA maths test, the interview and the group exercise.I feel like I have been kicked out before I even go there as I only got 60% in the VR test last time around, and 70,80,90 and 100% for the other tests...
Edit: The pass mark for the Verbal reasoning is 60% so you have passed it already !
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EZY,
Please do not be concerned. Your individual scores do not count towards BA's final decision if you make it through to the final stage. I applied for the BA FPP in 2012 and in 2013. In 2012 I scored 60% in the verbal reasoning and 67% in 2013. Each time I progressed to the final stage. Would you really want to to retake the verbal reasoning test and risk scoring less than 60% which would rule you out the final stage already?
Believe me, you should be delighted that you don't have to retake the written tests. Nail the interview and thr group exercise and you will make it to the final stages.
Also, if you make it through to the final stages then all you need to do is pass each stage of BA's assessment and you'll be successful. It is a new playing field and previous scores at FTO's are not taken into consideration.
Please do not be concerned. Your individual scores do not count towards BA's final decision if you make it through to the final stage. I applied for the BA FPP in 2012 and in 2013. In 2012 I scored 60% in the verbal reasoning and 67% in 2013. Each time I progressed to the final stage. Would you really want to to retake the verbal reasoning test and risk scoring less than 60% which would rule you out the final stage already?
Believe me, you should be delighted that you don't have to retake the written tests. Nail the interview and thr group exercise and you will make it to the final stages.
Also, if you make it through to the final stages then all you need to do is pass each stage of BA's assessment and you'll be successful. It is a new playing field and previous scores at FTO's are not taken into consideration.
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funkyt111 Thanks for the information on this thread really useful.
I was accepted at FTE in 2012 but couldn't secure funding at the time. 1st time for FPP. Just wondered what the group tasks entail? Any tips?
Also is the 1st interview with FTE or BA staff?
I was accepted at FTE in 2012 but couldn't secure funding at the time. 1st time for FPP. Just wondered what the group tasks entail? Any tips?
Also is the 1st interview with FTE or BA staff?
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@bgbetts1
With regards to the group exercise, I can't mention the specifics but be a team member. Listen, contribute and acknowledge. Don't be overbearing and don't talk over other people. I've noticed at the FTE stage, there's usually one member of the group who feels that the way to succeed is to talk as much as possible. This is not the case. Your team working, leadership and communication skills are being assessed so demonstrate these skills to the assessors.
The first interview is with FTE.
Best of luck.
With regards to the group exercise, I can't mention the specifics but be a team member. Listen, contribute and acknowledge. Don't be overbearing and don't talk over other people. I've noticed at the FTE stage, there's usually one member of the group who feels that the way to succeed is to talk as much as possible. This is not the case. Your team working, leadership and communication skills are being assessed so demonstrate these skills to the assessors.
The first interview is with FTE.
Best of luck.