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    Geeky interview rant.

    Fuck.

    Fuck. Fuck. Fuck.

    (And I mean fuck!)

    I got an fairly easy question in my Economics interview, but then fucked it up (I guess 'cos of nerves) at the last stage

    I re-arranged a-2bX=0 to x=ab/2?!?!

    WAS I FUCKING HIGH?

    Not happy

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    Do you realize that you've just posted an admission of ignorance so breathtaking that it disqualifies you from commenting on any political or economic threads from here on out?

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    Doh! You muppet!

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    I *am* a muppet. But at least I won't be nervous about recieving their letter, hehe.

    edg
    Do you realize that you've just posted an admission of ignorance so breathtaking that it disqualifies you from commenting on any political or economic threads from here on out?

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    pfft...who need uni anyway? you could make good coin working nights in the Kings Cross area.

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    you didn't want to go to cambridge anyway
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    Arno's right. It's full of stateschool yobs nowadays.

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    Making one mistake could actually be a good thing. It shows the gods that you are mortal. Even if it is a dip sh#t mistake, interview nerves will be recognised. If it was an Oxbridge interview, you can get the video and go over it yourself and have a crack next year...if it means that much to you.

    Arno is right...Cambridge is not that great, it's for Tabs...Oxford on the other hand is for legends. Try there - if there is a next time.

    If you wanted it that much (and you were actually going for a Tab spot or whatever) I genuinly (sp?) hope it all works for you.
    Last edited by Shorey; 12-07-2005 at 04:18 PM.
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    Quote Originally Posted by edg
    Fuck.

    I re-arranged a-2bX=0 to x=ab/2?!?!

    edg
    Was this a verbal or written question? Was there a time limit?

    (Also, is this really in the context of an Oxbridge interview?)
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    Edg,

    See my PM - it's just a little mistake in one interview. I felt terrible after my Oxford interview, but one is often too harsh with oneself. Moreover, having sat at the other side of the interview room I have not come across a single candidate at an Oxford interview who answered every question correctly.

    I also whole-heartedly agree with Arno and Shorey: no need to become a dirty Tab, Oxford is for Legends!
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    Quote Originally Posted by Hayduke
    Arno's right. It's full of stateschool yobs nowadays.
    And in Oxford you only see them on George Street on a Friday and Saturday night.
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