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grad10 · 03-02-2010 05:21PM

Stay Frosty wrote: »

Is it just me or the more threads you read do you become a lot more nervous about the whole thing? I'm working through the tests in the hope that I can score high enough to get through this round. Would anyone from previous campaigns think IST is hardest/Easiest Stage??

Everyone's different. Personally, I would say the IST is easier than the Assessment Centre. But they are very different. And even having passed both, like yourself I am getting nervous about the first stage as a lot of people are saying not to underestimate it. The IST and AC I think are both tough but can be passed with good preparation.

For me the key to passing the IST would be to watch your time.

The threads are very useful but try not to get to caught up or worried, just take it in your stride and one stage at a time.

hotel glo · 03-02-2010 05:50PM

beca wrote: »

when you pass the AC, you will get a score, the RC's and nonRC's are put into 2 separate lists in order of the performance on the AC. some people will score the same mark as other, ie 18 people may all score 61, so the 18 people are then put into rank order of IST result. this then forms the merit list, number 1 being the person with the highest score. the top 220 are taken from each list but some people drop out, fail vetting/med etc so the ones further on down the merit lists past 220 are still in with a chance.

re-read that and it sound complicated to me :rolleyes: does it make sense to you?

However, if they cant get the full 440 places filled, then finishing 200th overall, for example, might not be good enough if they can only get 95rc to accept positions, as this would only allow 95 non-rc in. Obviously its complete guesswork as to the breakdown of rc and non-rc above you. You could be a non-rc, 250th on merit list and there only be 20 rc above you and you'll maybe miss out. Thats my take on it anyway

Bifbert · 03-02-2010 10:51PM

grad10 wrote: »

Everyone's different. Personally, I would say the IST is easier than the Assessment Centre. But they are very different. And even having passed both, like yourself I am getting nervous about the first stage as a lot of people are saying not to underestimate it. The IST and AC I think are both tough but can be passed with good preparation.

For me the key to passing the IST would be to watch your time.

The threads are very useful but try not to get to caught up or worried, just take it in your stride and one stage at a time.

well said!!!

princess deity · 04-02-2010 10:53AM

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beca · 04-02-2010 10:59AM

hotel glo wrote: »

However, if they cant get the full 440 places filled, then finishing 200th overall, for example, might not be good enough if they can only get 95rc to accept positions, as this would only allow 95 non-rc in. Obviously its complete guesswork as to the breakdown of rc and non-rc above you. You could be a non-rc, 250th on merit list and there only be 20 rc above you and you'll maybe miss out. Thats my take on it anyway

yea thats right about the rc/non rc thing, they have to pair them up as best they can but when RCs run out then non rc stops too!

aint sayin your wrong, but this is somethin i never really considered, i sort of just assumed that there were 2 separate merit lists for rc non rc?? anybody got anymore light to shed on this??

grad10 · 04-02-2010 12:49PM

beca wrote: »

yea thats right about the rc/non rc thing, they have to pair them up as best they can but when RCs run out then non rc stops too!

aint sayin your wrong, but this is somethin i never really considered, i sort of just assumed that there were 2 separate merit lists for rc non rc?? anybody got anymore light to shed on this??

I would say hotel glo makes more sense. Only 1 merit list. And they go down and pick the top 220 RC and top 220 Non-RC from that list. (If 440 places).

beca · 04-02-2010 01:20PM

grad10 wrote: »

I would say hotel glo makes more sense. Only 1 merit list. And they go down and pick the top 220 RC and top 220 Non-RC from that list. (If 440 places).

thinkin about it that would make more sense! lol thank you! :P

wannabe2010 · 04-02-2010 05:02PM

All you guys should come join the IST thread

Delancey · 04-02-2010 07:56PM

joeguevara wrote: »

Is it only rc's from northern ireland or would southern irish rc's be considered rc's for the purpose of selection and the merit pool.

I only ask because they only ask for your secondary school if you went to school in Northern Ireland.

RC is RC irrespective of where you hail from.

monty156a · 04-02-2010 08:30PM

princess deity wrote: »

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Hey lads & Ladies. Victor Rolf here, after all that hacking stuff i could not log back in as victor rolf so say hello to "Princess Deity". hope everyone is keeping well and looking forward to the IST.

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Agito · 04-02-2010 09:25PM

Add me to that list.

Got my IST date.

rio2009 · 04-02-2010 10:37PM

Agito wrote: »

Add me to that list. Got my IST date.

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Stay Frosty · 04-02-2010 11:28PM

wannabe2010 wrote: »

All you guys should come join the IST thread

Sign me up to the ISt list too if you don't mind. Could do with the support base:)

ClareDonkey · 05-02-2010 08:51PM

hotel glo wrote: »

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

Got mine too... All these posts would make you nervous but gotta keep the chin up I guess... Alot is luck on the day too..

Best of luck

Good to see everyone buzzing

MissGee · 06-02-2010 05:27PM

joeguevara wrote: »

Got my date...got the book for the police selection test. really good, getting my head down and studying to time. Can't wait for the test now.

Has anyone had their test yet? How did ye get on?

Hey Joe!

I've got a date too!!! Im sooo nervous! 1st timer :-/

Fatony · 06-02-2010 08:48PM

Im a first timer too... Dont no what to expect!

Blaze90 · 06-02-2010 09:30PM

Me too. Starting to panic, doing as much revision as possible as well as trying to get my fitness up to standard again.

Im glad I found this site cause I would have severely underestimated how the IST is structured and its contents.

Hopefully the first times a charm.

Fatony · 06-02-2010 09:47PM

i really hope i get in first time, if i dont im gona go to austrialia for a few months to break up the year a bit.. really hope i dont have to tho!!

Working more on revision than fitness, should get my ass into gear soon tho! let slip since i got my Test date!

Fatony · 07-02-2010 04:41PM

yeah i think the waiting is going to be tough!!! Few beers will help me along hopefully! lol

wannabe2010 · 07-02-2010 06:17PM

Add me to the list also

I'm a first timer too, pretty worried! This is all I've ever wanted to do so here's hoping! Anyone who has done the IST before, just how hard is it? GCSE standard? A Level? I just want something to compare it to lol.

Good luck to everyone and keep us up to date on your progress!

MissGee · 07-02-2010 10:03PM

joeguevara wrote: »

Hi Miss Gee,

Yeah 1st timer also. Decided to take the plunge. Really looking forward to the process but my understanding is that the waiting is the worst part.

Yeah the waiting is terrible! It took my boyfriend 5 tries to get in!!! Which is similiar for alot of people I hear!!! If we don't get through 1st time, just keeping trying again and again! The experience and practice will be good!

But then again, beginners luck.... so heres hoping

MissGee · 07-02-2010 10:04PM

wannabe2010 wrote: »

Add me to the list also I'm a first timer too, pretty worried! This is all I've ever wanted to do so here's hoping! Anyone who has done the IST before, just how hard is it? GCSE standard? A Level? I just want something to compare it to lol.

Good luck to everyone and keep us up to date on your progress!

I think the Numerical Reasoning is Maths to GCSE level ?

I'm guessing GCSE maths revision guides would be helpful!

wannabe2010 · 07-02-2010 11:42PM

Thanks MissGee.. Hopefully I'll remember all those years ago haha.. ok it's not that long but still :P I'm finding BBC GCSE Bitesize to be quite informative.

Hope all goes well for you

MrsMikeLowrey · 08-02-2010 09:40AM

Fatony wrote: »

i really hope i get in first time, if i dont im gona go to austrialia for a few months to break up the year a bit.. really hope i dont have to tho!!

Working more on revision than fitness, should get my ass into gear soon tho! let slip since i got my Test date!

If its really what you want to do be careful about going away, as part of the vetting process you must be continously resident in the UK for (I think) 3 years prior to your application date

Agito · 08-02-2010 01:57PM

I have this weird question about names on the Deloitte IST information letter. Lets say my name is William Smith (of course it isn't). On the application form they asked for my first name, so I wrote in William. Then they asked for surname, so I wrote in Smith. Then they asked for the name I'm known by and I wrote in Will. Now on the letter that I received it says Mr Will Smith everywhere. Will that make a difference with the ID? Since my ID would be saying William Smith not Will Smith.

Fatony · 08-02-2010 02:08PM

Mine is the same so Id say your ok mate..

Fatony · 08-02-2010 02:09PM

MrsMikeLowrey wrote: »

If its really what you want to do be careful about going away, as part of the vetting process you must be continously resident in the UK for (I think) 3 years prior to your application date

How long would you be fit to head away for then in that case, would a 2 month holiday count as not being a resident?

grad10 · 08-02-2010 02:14PM

Agito wrote: »

I have this weird question about names on the Deloitte IST information letter. Lets say my name is William Smith (of course it isn't). On the application form they asked for my first name, so I wrote in William. Then they asked for surname, so I wrote in Smith. Then they asked for the name I'm known by and I wrote in Will. Now on the letter that I received it says Mr Will Smith everywhere. Will that make a difference with the ID? Since my ID would be saying William Smith not Will Smith.

There won't be a problem so no need to worry.

Misterjay · 08-02-2010 02:25PM

Fatony wrote: »

Mine is the same so Id say your ok mate..

How cool is that! Two people on the PSNI forum called Will Smith!!!:D:D:D:D

Bad boys bad boys watcha gonna do!!

MrsMikeLowrey · 08-02-2010 02:43PM

Fatony wrote: »

How long would you be fit to head away for then in that case, would a 2 month holiday count as not being a resident?

Cant quite remember the ins and outs of it, maybe check with PSNI

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