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scullersky · 20-01-2010 12:00AM

Hey, just wanted to know at the IST lets say if there are 30 questions for example and lets say you answered 15 of them, and lets say you got all 15 right, would you get 100% for getting 15 out of the 15 you answered if they were right or 50% for answering 15 questions and getting all 15 right out of 30 ? Basically what im trying to splurt! out of my mouth is if you dont get time to answer all the questions, should you just throw down any answer just to fill up the sheet or if you get them wrong will it come against your overall mark?

Thanks Tommy :cool:;):D

unistudent2009 · 20-01-2010 12:12AM

Tommy-Kerry wrote: »

Hey, just wanted to know at the IST lets say if there are 30 questions for example and lets say you answered 15 of them, and lets say you got all 15 right, would you get 100% for getting 15 out of the 15 you answered if they were right or 50% for answering 15 questions and getting all 15 right out of 30 ? Basically what im trying to splurt! out of my mouth is if you dont get time to answer all the questions, should you just throw down any answer just to fill up the sheet or if you get them wrong will it come against your overall mark?

Thanks Tommy :cool:;):D

Tommy, if the tests are marked out of 70 and you get 35 right then you score 35/70, 50%. They couldnt mark you only on what you answer because people could answer two easy questions and score full marks.

Also, the tests are not marked negatively either so you dont lose marks for wrong answers. If you find (and most do) that you wont get some questions answered you cant lose anything by guessing the rest. If you read through the IST thread you will find loads of advice and tips from what has been written previously.

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Fatony · 20-01-2010 09:53AM

Just got a letter today from the recruitment with my test date and venue! Would be telling lies if I said I wasnt nervous,lol..

hotel glo · 20-01-2010 02:05PM

Fatony wrote: »

Just got a letter today from the recruitment with my test date and venue! Would be telling lies if I said I wasnt nervous,lol..

Same here, not working that day, so happydays! I started to get excited incase it was for the last campaign! Feels wierd to be in twice at the same time

peter_green · 20-01-2010 03:24PM

things are getting real now! hopefully my letter comes soon

mika_ · 20-01-2010 07:09PM

Back again for 2010 campaign

was really surprised to see it starting so soon, I wasn't expecting anything until march.
Just filled in application form, and checked requirements - glad to see that (due to my problem I guess) they've edited vetting section - now it clearly states, that an applicant must be a resident of UK or ROI for 3 years prior to applying... If I only knew that last year :rolleyes: You live and you learn

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ZEUS INTERCEPT · 20-01-2010 09:10PM

Letter for IST came today too. Happy days! No point in getting nervous people...take it all in your stride!

Loopie · 20-01-2010 10:11PM

Room for another ?!

Second time applying, applied about 5/6 years ago, passed everything and then ended up in a merit pool. Obviously quite low down as i never got called! Anyways, best of luck to everyone!

peter_green · 21-01-2010 01:54AM

is it strange i had a dream where i was walking about belfast in full public order gear!?

picotto · 21-01-2010 04:28AM

mika_ wrote: »

Back again for 2010 campaign was really surprised to see it starting so soon, I wasn't expecting anything until march.
Just filled in application form, and checked requirements - glad to see that (due to my problem I guess) they've edited vetting section - now it clearly states, that an applicant must be a resident of UK or ROI for 3 years prior to applying... If I only knew that last year :rolleyes: You live and you learn

Hi,

Didn't know about these requirements....

I just applied today but im just back from australia, i spent 9 mts on holiday there. I've been in Ireland all the rst of my life... Does this mean I have to wait 3 years before I can apply???:(

Shield · 21-01-2010 04:44AM

Bad news I'm afraid:

All candidates should be resident in the United Kingdom or Republic of Ireland for the past three years to enter the vetting process. All applicants who have not lived in the United Kingdom or Republic of Ireland for the past three years from the closing date of the campaign will not be vetted and their application will not be processed further.

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MrsMikeLowrey · 21-01-2010 09:33AM

Got my letter yesterday too, my vetting is still ongoing, fingers crossed it clears for next month's calls and I wont have to go through the IST again!:eek:

cluntwestwood · 21-01-2010 11:07AM

Will see how it goes. Did not go for the whole 105 words though. I probably put in about half of that!!

Quick question all, and it may seem daft. I have one child and another on the way. We live in Republic and due to family support my partner aint to keen on moving up North. Now, I know you do your first 4 weeks training and you are given accom but what happens after that??

I am just thinking about money for rent etc. Also, can you be in the PSNI and reside in the republic? If so how does it work for salary etc??

Best of luck all

Bifbert · 21-01-2010 11:44AM

ZEUS INTERCEPT wrote: »

Letter for IST came today too. Happy days! No point in getting nervous people...take it all in your stride!

roughly how far away is it? Thats a quick response time! I applied late last week so should hear soon.

Shield · 22-01-2010 08:38PM

cluntwestwood wrote: »

Will see how it goes. Did not go for the whole 105 words though. I probably put in about half of that!!

Quick question all, and it may seem daft. I have one child and another on the way. We live in Republic and due to family support my partner aint to keen on moving up North. Now, I know you do your first 4 weeks training and you are given accom but what happens after that??

I am just thinking about money for rent etc. Also, can you be in the PSNI and reside in the republic? If so how does it work for salary etc??

Best of luck all

You can apply to stay in the accomodation block for the full 20 weeks because of the distance you would have to travel each day.

There are a few people who live in ROI and work across the border. It's not a big deal and they strongly advise against it for security reasons.

22-01-2010 10:11PM

I'm in again! now to start getting the old grey matter working a bit again, atleast I know where I went wrong last year... no more failing by one mark!
Good luck to all!

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grad10 · 23-01-2010 11:46AM

Got my letter for IST the other day, about 5 weeks away! Wasn't nervous at all about it last year but starting to worry after reading everyone saying not to underestimate it! I think I totally fluked it last year, would be gutted if I failed it this year after having previously passed it!

23-01-2010 12:55PM

You used to be exempt from the IST if you passed it last time and were reapplying the following...

It was great being able to skip it.

grad10 · 23-01-2010 01:57PM

0607 wrote: »

You used to be exempt from the IST if you passed it last time and were reapplying the following...

It was great being able to skip it.

I know I wish they still did that!

23-01-2010 10:02PM

psni wrote: »

Bad news I'm afraid:

All candidates should be resident in the United Kingdom or Republic of Ireland for the past three years to enter the vetting process. All applicants who have not lived in the United Kingdom or Republic of Ireland for the past three years from the closing date of the campaign will not be vetted and their application will not be processed further.

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Out of interest...would spending 6 months in America be classed as not being resident even though it was only part of a gap year and Ive lived here all my life? That seems a bit of a harsh rule, if so had I got to the vetting stage last year it would've been a waste of time because I never knew this!

Stay Frosty · 24-01-2010 12:19AM

Hi guys,

I'm new to the boards and also a first-timer! Got the application in early in the week and have been practising tests past few nights. Maths don't come naturally to me so I'm nervous having read some of the previous postings:(. Anyway, it was really good to find a forum like this one with like-minded folk.

best of luck to everyone, beca
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Fatony
Von CLinkerhoff
Tommy-Kerry
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Dubbhoy
Zeus Intercept
hereshoping
carmadman
pathway
russo
sexystaff
Double Oh Seven
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I get the feeling we are all excited about this!

Shield · 24-01-2010 12:49AM

Deleted User wrote: »

Out of interest...would spending 6 months in America be classed as not being resident even though it was only part of a gap year?

I would guess 6 months living in America would be classed as not being "resident in the United Kingdom or Republic of Ireland for the past three years"... but that's only a guess. The only real way to find out for sure is to contact them and ask.

Big-Mac · 24-01-2010 04:47PM

Hi all, I also applied just wondering which is the best book to help you pass the IST also is there any web-sites with any good tips on passing?

Shield · 24-01-2010 08:21PM

Big-Mac wrote: »

Hi all, I also applied just wondering which is the best book to help you pass the IST also is there any web-sites with any good tips on passing?

This book seems to be the best out there at the minute. The feedback I've been given from people who bought it is all positive.

jclegs · 24-01-2010 09:15PM

The book that PSNI recommended is the one that I used. It focuses on the English forces but it does the job. There are also a lot of tips and practice tests if you do a quick Google for verbal or Numerical reasoning tests.

scullersky · 24-01-2010 09:32PM

How strict is vetting? Ive never been in trouble myself.. My brother was caught several time drink driving... ( I don't associate with him in any way myself...) Im Rc and from way down south... Will this affect my chances?? And what details are you required to give on vetting from? and must you include aunt/uncles details?

Thanks in Advance

Tommy-Kerry

jclegs · 24-01-2010 09:43PM

You only have to provide details on your immediate family e.g. father/mother/brothers/sisters and if you are married also your wife and her father/mother.

I wouldn't worry about your brother. Just take every stage in your stride, concentrate on the IST first, it is not easy.

beca · 25-01-2010 12:17AM

bottom line... if you have a clean history, and none of your immediate family are on the run from the police you will be ok. you cannot be held responsible for their actions!

Big-Mac · 25-01-2010 03:02AM

Excellent I ordered that book last week! thanks for that PSNI. I have a question for all you guys if its ok to ask?....are most on here from the north or south? Il start off, im from the south.

Stay Frosty · 25-01-2010 11:33AM

Hi Big Mac,

I'm from the North myself. There seems to be loads from the South on the threads though!

I have that book PSNI refers to. Its very informative and shows how tough the tests must actually be!

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