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Hello, im a 21 year old male from Northampton, recently applied to join the Royal Engineers to do carpentry and joinery. Still in the early stages of my application.

Today i passed my BARB test with a score of 75, got home and sent my medical forms straight to the doctors.

So now im just browsing this forum for extra information that can assist me.

:)
Application - 12th October 2009
B.A.R.B test - 75
Pre Selection - Passed
1st Interview - passed
2nd Interview - passed
ADSC - passed
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Welcome aboard and goodluck in your application. 8)
Enjoy your stay and let us all know how you get on.
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Yeah welcome mate.
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Alright lads and gals?

Today i took part in a Pre-ADSC course in Northampton

Really proud of myself, managed to do the 1.5 mile run in 9.40 :)

Interview later on this month.

:D
Application - 12th October 2009
B.A.R.B test - 75
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1st Interview - passed
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:D

Good one man - stay with it - keep your mind on the game
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Post by Soldier_Girl »

I'm a little late in welcoming you ... but better late than never! So, welcome :D

Congrats on making it this far, and well done on your time for the run, that's great! Keep up he hard work, you're doing well!!!

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Post by zippy88 »

seems to be moving quite quick now :)

Just passed my 2nd interview.
Hopefully selection in a couple of weeks.
Application - 12th October 2009
B.A.R.B test - 75
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1st Interview - passed
2nd Interview - passed
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Post by Beast »

Congrats Zippy.
Keep us updated. 8)
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Got a call today.. Selection on the 25th and 26th January 2010..

But cant get the time off work. So annoyed.
Application - 12th October 2009
B.A.R.B test - 75
Pre Selection - Passed
1st Interview - passed
2nd Interview - passed
ADSC - passed
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Passed selection :D :D

Been told to expect a date in April.
Application - 12th October 2009
B.A.R.B test - 75
Pre Selection - Passed
1st Interview - passed
2nd Interview - passed
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zippy88 wrote:Passed selection :D :D

Been told to expect a date in April.
I wouldnt bank on April, not for the engineers mate!
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Post by Pilgrim Norway »

:)

Good on you that man !

Well done - now then - no chips, brown ale, guiness, fizzy pop, pork pies,
kebabs, spaghetti bolognese or sex until April.....

OK - you can have a fizzy pop :D

Pleased for you mate...
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MSI64 wrote:
zippy88 wrote:Passed selection :D :D

Been told to expect a date in April.
I wouldnt bank on April, not for the engineers mate!
Apparently i got an 'A' grade, so i should be at the top end of the list.
Application - 12th October 2009
B.A.R.B test - 75
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1st Interview - passed
2nd Interview - passed
ADSC - passed
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Post by MSI64 »

Sounds about right then for an A grader.

Well done mate. finally someone who obviously went to ADSC and carried out more than the bare minimum!!!
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Aching like hell now though.. but thats because i didnt train hard enough at home.

So if anyone who hasnt been to selection yet reads this.. You really do need to push yourself HARD or else you will struggle.
Application - 12th October 2009
B.A.R.B test - 75
Pre Selection - Passed
1st Interview - passed
2nd Interview - passed
ADSC - passed
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