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[alexandercurry]

Originally Posted by BloopaTroopa

I've not heard anything yet -- finished the checking on the morning of the 17th, so unsure whether the radio silence is good or bad news! I think the exact wording was something along the lines of we may not hear back until the 24th, but I'm assuming with the manual CV checks there may be some delays given the volume of applications?

I'm guessing this is the reason - to give them a buffer to perform manual checks. I think the people that got the PA invite earlier were just at the front of the CV check queue and applied on day 1

[Speedbird1999]

To be honest, given the date and wording previously given to applicants, albeit we aren't 100% what that was, a blanket email to all should be issued to those who haven't yet had a response just for peace of mind. Something like ' due to the number of applicants, blah blah blah'.

[CaptainBytes]

Originally Posted by alexandercurry

I'm guessing this is the reason - to give them a buffer to perform manual checks. I think the people that got the PA invite earlier were just at the front of the CV check queue and applied on day 1

Is there still a lot of people that haven't heard? I completed my Checking activity on the 15th and haven't heard anything since - not sure whether to still expect an invite to the PA activity or not at this stage?

[tommyfry]

Originally Posted by alexandercurry

I'm guessing this is the reason - to give them a buffer to perform manual checks. I think the people that got the PA invite earlier were just at the front of the CV check queue and applied on day 1

I applied on the first day being open and completed my detail checking test on the 14th. still yet to hear anything

[L555BAT]

Originally Posted by alexandercurry

I'm guessing this is the reason - to give them a buffer to perform manual checks. I think the people that got the PA invite earlier were just at the front of the CV check queue and applied on day 1

I hope that's really the case, still waiting for the email after checking test on 18th.

[Dogthebountyhunter]

Is it safe to assume if you haven't gotten a PA invite you haven't made it through?

[Speedbird1999]

Originally Posted by AdamSt205

I think the 24th was for the first three tests then if you do the PA then that will be early March from what I remember.

I had 24 hours between myself doing each of the initial 3 tests then 4 days before my PA. Although I did my checking test on the Friday evening and got my PA test on the Tuesday so not sure if they work on the weekends checking people's CV's etc?

How early on was it when you applied?

[Mkas17]

I might not be understanding this correctly but why would they accept every applicant to do all the 3 tests and then cut them off before the PA test. Shouldn't they do cuts after every assesment as that would make more logical sense? or have I misread it somewhere?

[Mkas17]

If I'm reading it correctly, Why would they give everyone the 3 tests regardless of their result? Doesn't that defeat the whole point of having these tests to narrow down the amount of applications? I completed my checking test yesterday, so I expect to not hear from them soon :/

[isitabirdisitaplane]

I literally applied on the 20th or 21st, did the maths test today… so I don’t think that the 24th is a definite date but more likely an estimate because that makes no sense for late appliers. I hope you all hear back soon!

[kiwisimpilot]

Long time lurker on this thread - hello from New Zealand! I am wondering if anyone on here who may have applied in previous years - when applying from a distant country (ie NZ) - how did you make the travel work for the in person assessments?

My understanding is that at stage 2 there is a requirement to be at Waterside for the in person assessment. This is of course only an 'if' I end up making it to this stage, but I am starting to wonder how I would manage the travel, work, accomodation etc should I end up progressing

Any input, advice, or suggestions hugely appreciated! Thanks

[Retsek]

Originally Posted by Mkas17

If I'm reading it correctly, Why would they give everyone the 3 tests regardless of their result? Doesn't that defeat the whole point of having these tests to narrow down the amount of applications? I completed my checking test yesterday, so I expect to not hear from them soon :/

I believe the is a pass mark calculated for all 3 tests combined, so if you underperform in Checking and do really well in Maths, it evens out.

[C14YT0N]

Originally Posted by Retsek

I believe the is a pass mark calculated for all 3 tests combined, so if you underperform in Checking and do really well in Maths, it evens out.

Hi mate, obviously lots of discrepancy with the exact details of a lot of this.
Many people are agreeing and disagreeing but from attending several of the webinars and my own research it *sounds* like you do all three tests and have to pass each overall before they consider your CV/motivation question (i.e. you need to pass each in turn), it is odd that they let you do all tests, especially as they haven't in previous years, and the "congratulations" message is very misleading.
I don't think I've seen anywhere that you could perform poorly in one and exceptional in the others and still get through but not entirely sure - again they change this every year and it's all a bit unknown.

[AFCB]

Completed my checking on the morning of 23rd. Not had any emails since, but logged into my BA profile on the off chance this morning and there is an invite to do the PA test. Anyone else had this, and not had an email about it?

[A38O]

PA invite

I just checked my BA portal and I've been invited to complete the PA!
The email hasn't come through yet so make sure to check your portal as well

Good luck everyone!

[I_like_flying]

Originally Posted by Dogthebountyhunter

Is it safe to assume if you haven't got a PA invite you haven't made it through?

No, it seems like they're sending the PA out in batches, I think every Tuesday and Thursday, so if you've not heard anything back, it's probably a good sign.

[MrOligator]

I checked my portal this morning and it has been updated, requesting the video interview for the PA test. I have not received an email yet so make sure to check your portals!

[Speedbird1999]

Originally Posted by I_like_flying

No, I think they're sending the PA out in batches, I think every Tuesday and Thursday, so if you've not heard anything back, it's probably a good sign.

If this is true and I get through, I hope it's a Thursday so I get the Saturday to do it! 🤞

[adbowring]

I’ve just checked my portal and the PA has appeared, no email though so definitely worth checking. I’ve no idea how long it’s been there as I haven’t been onto the portal since I did the checking test.

[L555BAT]

Originally Posted by Retsek

I think someone may have mentioned already- but it’s worth checking your portal occasionally, my PA appeared on there a day or two before I got the actual email.

That just happened to me, no email but the invitation popped up on portal.