so far I haven't gotten past any interviews- because with the big 4, they usually get back to you within a day or 2. So I'm expecting a rejection email soon.
They are really looking for extra circular stuff, not really academics, although its kinda important- it is in no way a determining factor.
So I only have one mid-tier to go and the UTS co-op
If you haven't heard back, there's a chance they are still deliberating over your application and I wouldn't be quick to jump. For example there may be a quota of XX number of people total they intend to offer positions to, but the recruitment process has interviews a week apart. Therefore they give themselves buffer by limiting the number of positions they'll definitely offer on the day to half of XX and in doing this, keep a few applications as 'Maybes'.
Either way, I wouldn't read into it too much
As for the academics point- I've noticed there has been a bit of miscommunication with some students. There is always the whole "no academics aren't that important" discussion but there is a presumption (and a fundamental requirement) that candidates will still get into the relevant university courses at the major universities. Without that, there's no chance for CA later on, and hence no point. Extra curriculars are 'nice to have' because they show how suitable for a position you are as opposed to whether or not you are eligible.
i have UTS co-op aswell and nothing yet, i did do some rush emails to mid-tier firms, maybe i ll get luck there
might try and put effort in for Deloitte after trials, other applications were half-assed attempts
Good luck. Hopefully your applications don't sell yourself short because with the amount of applications which are submitted nowadays, a half-assed application with typos, inconsistencies, errors, or just a poor amount of effort will be the first to get culled (even before the interview process).
