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From: Troposphere
I have literally just joined the forum to locate this answer. I am 43 years of age, Police officer of 16 years and currently resitting GCSE Physics and also taking the equivalent exams of Functional Skills level 2 in Maths and English, my English exam being next Friday. This is with a view to have all 3 qualifications completed by this time next year. For most airlines, I believe grade 4 is accepted. However, I have just seen BA only accept grade 5, which is still a PASS at C grade, but the Functional Skills Level 2 highest grade achievable is 4. Do you think there would be any movement at all in that, given my life experience or for example if I applied to BA I would have to resit the highest paper? 
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From: Troposphere
It's all a lottery, a quick and easy way to cut the number of applicants - all the graduate schemes work in a similar way, I wouldn't get downhearted as you'll know from your ppl that you have the ability to fly a plane with confidence and that's what really matters.
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It's all a lottery, a quick and easy way to cut the number of applicants - all the graduate schemes work in a similar way, I wouldn't get downhearted as you'll know from your ppl that you have the ability to fly a plane with confidence and that's what really matters.
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Last edited by Kauley Hatton; 21st September 2023 at 09:08.
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Yes and yes, I would recommend just applying and go from there. There is nothing that requires loads if prep and revision at this stage.
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I don’t think they said but I’d guess a few weeks. Can’t see them reviewing anything until they close applications and from there it would take a week or so I’d have thought.
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From: FLSomething
Hello all,
I won't be applying for this because of the GCSE requirements, which I don't meet. Before you ask I didn't have the best start in life. I have since then gained a first class engineering degree from a Russel group university, but that isn't acceptable to BA. Before anyone suggests I resit double science, have a word with yourself first.
I assume they've put it in to filter out applications. Which is sensible, given the expected volumes, however I suspect a lot of good candidates will miss out on this opportunity because of that.
Good luck to everyone else in this process. It's an excellent opportunity that will change some life's for the better. Sadly not mine.
I won't be applying for this because of the GCSE requirements, which I don't meet. Before you ask I didn't have the best start in life. I have since then gained a first class engineering degree from a Russel group university, but that isn't acceptable to BA. Before anyone suggests I resit double science, have a word with yourself first.
I assume they've put it in to filter out applications. Which is sensible, given the expected volumes, however I suspect a lot of good candidates will miss out on this opportunity because of that.
Good luck to everyone else in this process. It's an excellent opportunity that will change some life's for the better. Sadly not mine.
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From: UK
Does a rejection happen straight away (within minutes or a few hours even) if you do not pass the maths test? I think I may have flunked mine. I’ve still yet to hear though.
It could be I haven’t done maths in quite a few years. However, I found that test brutal and as if they’re looking for engineers or astronauts to fly their aircraft!
I really hope they take an applicant’s academic and work background into consideration, rather than the results of a numeracy test. What is a passing score on that test anyways?
I probably only got through more than 10 questions and had to guess some of them as the clock was ticking,
It could be I haven’t done maths in quite a few years. However, I found that test brutal and as if they’re looking for engineers or astronauts to fly their aircraft!
I really hope they take an applicant’s academic and work background into consideration, rather than the results of a numeracy test. What is a passing score on that test anyways?
I probably only got through more than 10 questions and had to guess some of them as the clock was ticking,
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Does a rejection happen straight away (within minutes or a few hours even) if you do not pass the maths test? I think I may have flunked mine. I’ve still yet to hear though.
It could be I haven’t done maths in quite a few years. However, I found that test brutal and as if they’re looking for engineers or astronauts to fly their aircraft!
I really hope they take an applicant’s academic and work background into consideration, rather than the results of a numeracy test. What is a passing score on that test anyways?
I probably only got through more than 10 questions and had to guess some of them as the clock was ticking,
It could be I haven’t done maths in quite a few years. However, I found that test brutal and as if they’re looking for engineers or astronauts to fly their aircraft!
I really hope they take an applicant’s academic and work background into consideration, rather than the results of a numeracy test. What is a passing score on that test anyways?
I probably only got through more than 10 questions and had to guess some of them as the clock was ticking,
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So, now I am really overthinking… no news is good news. But, I would like to get the checking test done the very least!
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Does a rejection happen straight away (within minutes or a few hours even) if you do not pass the maths test? I think I may have flunked mine. I’ve still yet to hear though.
It could be I haven’t done maths in quite a few years. However, I found that test brutal and as if they’re looking for engineers or astronauts to fly their aircraft!
I really hope they take an applicant’s academic and work background into consideration, rather than the results of a numeracy test. What is a passing score on that test anyways?
I probably only got through more than 10 questions and had to guess some of them as the clock was ticking,
It could be I haven’t done maths in quite a few years. However, I found that test brutal and as if they’re looking for engineers or astronauts to fly their aircraft!
I really hope they take an applicant’s academic and work background into consideration, rather than the results of a numeracy test. What is a passing score on that test anyways?
I probably only got through more than 10 questions and had to guess some of them as the clock was ticking,
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From: UK
Good luck to everyone!
Unfortunately I failed on the maths test which was quite disheartening. I haven't done any maths for quite a few years, but didn't find the questions too bad and was fairly confident in about 80% of my answers. I ran out of time on the last 3 questions and received a rejection email within 30 seconds of submitting the test.
Hopefully get a better result next time around!
Unfortunately I failed on the maths test which was quite disheartening. I haven't done any maths for quite a few years, but didn't find the questions too bad and was fairly confident in about 80% of my answers. I ran out of time on the last 3 questions and received a rejection email within 30 seconds of submitting the test.
Hopefully get a better result next time around!
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From: Hong Kong
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From: Hong Kong
One of the most inspiring things I saw at all was a girl who wanted to be a doctor. The careers adviser had screwed her and she ended up with very good A levels in the wrong subjects. She stayed in school and got the right ones. That's when I realised that if you have determination you'll succeed.