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From: Guildford
Not much out there for checking tests..I used assesly and 123 test as advised on the prep document. I managed to do 11 out of the 12 questions then it timed out.
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From: Guildford
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From: Guildford
Looking at the previous selection information and threads, you should be able to find that the in-person assessments are the aptitude tests with the flight schools. You will get placed into one of the two flight schools (FTE Jerez or Skyborne), and then you have a date to choose from. On the day of the assessment, there will be aptitude tests to complete. If you pass this stage, then you will be invited to the British Airways Assessment.
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From: Copenhagen
[QUOTE=Mustang123;11641426]
Really sorry to hear that. I know it must be disappointing news. We're all secretly waiting for our Checking rejections I think!
Given your timeline we might be able to infer some workings of the black box. I might imagine that if you fail the Checking right away, you get a rejection the next day; whereas if you get a rejection 4-5 days later then likely you passed the tests, but were chopped due to your CV or Motivation not meeting the standard.
The batches seem to go out at 11:20 GMT (at least for me) so I'm approaching 48hrs from my own checking now.
Good luck my dear nemeses and/or adversaries!
Given your timeline we might be able to infer some workings of the black box. I might imagine that if you fail the Checking right away, you get a rejection the next day; whereas if you get a rejection 4-5 days later then likely you passed the tests, but were chopped due to your CV or Motivation not meeting the standard.
The batches seem to go out at 11:20 GMT (at least for me) so I'm approaching 48hrs from my own checking now.
Good luck my dear nemeses and/or adversaries!
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From: London
20/04/24 - Filled in application form and answered motivational question
21/04/24 - Invited and completed SJT test
22/03/24 - Invited and completed Maths test
23/04/24 - Invited and completed Checking test
Now the wait begins.. fingers crossed!
21/04/24 - Invited and completed SJT test
22/03/24 - Invited and completed Maths test
23/04/24 - Invited and completed Checking test
Now the wait begins.. fingers crossed!
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From: Glasgow
[QUOTE=oneredpanther;11641874]
Really sorry to hear that. I know it must be disappointing news. We're all secretly waiting for our Checking rejections I think!
Given your timeline we might be able to infer some workings of the black box. I might imagine that if you fail the Checking right away, you get a rejection the next day; whereas if you get a rejection 4-5 days later then likely you passed the tests, but were chopped due to your CV or Motivation not meeting the standard.
The batches seem to go out at 11:20 GMT (at least for me) so I'm approaching 48hrs from my own checking now.
Good luck my dear nemeses and/or adversaries!
that timeline makes sense, I was confused how people were getting responses so quickly, I’m still waiting and I did my checking on Friday so on day 5 now. Fingers crossed I’ve made it through. How long have you been waiting?
Really sorry to hear that. I know it must be disappointing news. We're all secretly waiting for our Checking rejections I think!
Given your timeline we might be able to infer some workings of the black box. I might imagine that if you fail the Checking right away, you get a rejection the next day; whereas if you get a rejection 4-5 days later then likely you passed the tests, but were chopped due to your CV or Motivation not meeting the standard.
The batches seem to go out at 11:20 GMT (at least for me) so I'm approaching 48hrs from my own checking now.
Good luck my dear nemeses and/or adversaries!
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From: Yeovil, UK
[QUOTE=oneredpanther;11641874]
Really sorry to hear that. I know it must be disappointing news. We're all secretly waiting for our Checking rejections I think!
Given your timeline we might be able to infer some workings of the black box. I might imagine that if you fail the Checking right away, you get a rejection the next day; whereas if you get a rejection 4-5 days later then likely you passed the tests, but were chopped due to your CV or Motivation not meeting the standard.
The batches seem to go out at 11:20 GMT (at least for me) so I'm approaching 48hrs from my own checking now.
Good luck my dear nemeses and/or adversaries!
I'm approaching 72 hours, hoping no news is good news
Really sorry to hear that. I know it must be disappointing news. We're all secretly waiting for our Checking rejections I think!
Given your timeline we might be able to infer some workings of the black box. I might imagine that if you fail the Checking right away, you get a rejection the next day; whereas if you get a rejection 4-5 days later then likely you passed the tests, but were chopped due to your CV or Motivation not meeting the standard.
The batches seem to go out at 11:20 GMT (at least for me) so I'm approaching 48hrs from my own checking now.
Good luck my dear nemeses and/or adversaries!
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From: Glasgow
Motivation question
Having a re read at the preparation document and realised in the what we are/aren’t looking for section of the motivation question they had noted writing about your answer relating to the academy/ why BA. I am now realising I only specified my motivations towards applying for the academy and not really anything about why I choose BA. Will this be a big problem or is it more of an either or in regards to writing about the academy or the desire to work for BA?
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From: Brighton
Hey mate!
Hope you’re well, just wanted to pick your brain and to ask what kind of maths to focus on? Is it mainly stuff similar to the examples on the PowerPoint preparation material, I found a couple online tests and they are a bit difficult compared to the PowerPoint.
if you can please let me know and I will be grateful
thank you in advance
Hope you’re well, just wanted to pick your brain and to ask what kind of maths to focus on? Is it mainly stuff similar to the examples on the PowerPoint preparation material, I found a couple online tests and they are a bit difficult compared to the PowerPoint.
if you can please let me know and I will be grateful
thank you in advance
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From: Brighton
Looking at the previous selection information and threads, you should be able to find that the in-person assessments are the aptitude tests with the flight schools. You will get placed into one of the two flight schools (FTE Jerez or Skyborne), and then you have a date to choose from. On the day of the assessment, there will be aptitude tests to complete. If you pass this stage, then you will be invited to the British Airways Assessment.
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From: Solihull
Given your timeline we might be able to infer some workings of the black box. I might imagine that if you fail the Checking right away, you get a rejection the next day; whereas if you get a rejection 4-5 days later then likely you passed the tests, but were chopped due to your CV or Motivation not meeting the standard.
Those asking re test prep - the tests are in line with the examples given in the faq slidepack, variations on the same theme. It wouldnt be fair to say more than that, really.
Good luck all.
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From: Above the clouds
To my detriment, I started second-guessing myself and changing my answer on at least one question. This was after reading this forum, otherwise I don't think I would have considered it in time and just went with the first value in the row as the check row identifier. Anything we impart about info that can only stem from doing the test is essentially a clue, despite our efforts, but this shows that it can both help and hinder.
After this stage is complete, it would be interesting to poll how the successful approached this e.g. Checked correctness by:
1. using surname to identify row and then compare all other values against same row
2. used first value in table to identify row and then compare all other values against same row
3. compared against row with most matching values and determined exceptions from this
4. checked column by column and if value appeared in any column, deemed correct i.e. entire table check
5. checked for correctness against some other criteria
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From: London
I have been told I have 3 days to do the audio recording too. I wonder how many candidates they have cut out compared to last year since they never really screened the CV and had easier tests. By the time I reached the flight school interview last time, there were 300/24,000 candidates left but I imagine it will be less this time.
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From: Glasgow
I have been told I have 3 days to do the audio recording too. I wonder how many candidates they have cut out compared to last year since they never really screened the CV and had easier tests. By the time I reached the flight school interview last time, there were 300/24,000 candidates left but I imagine it will be less this time.