Hi Priscilla! Therefore, choose based on which school is a better fit for you socially. But the numbers of applicants for Westminster and St Pauls have grown so much that these schools now require boys to sit a pre-pre-test to see whether the applicants are even allowed to sit the pre-test (or, at St Pauls, have a pre-test interview). 25/02/2023 18:08. Last night it seemed as if the Matt Hancock WhatsApp messages released by the Telegraph couldnt get any worse, after the paper published texts showing Hancocks realtime reaction to his rule-breaking affair being exposed. @SW1Pmum, not until late April/early May in our experience. What are your thoughts on the current economic climate? If you could be any animal/colour, what would you be? To comment on this thread you need to create a Mumsnet account. To comment on this thread you need to create a Mumsnet account. Hopefully, this article will save you from scouring MumsNet and Google for hours in search for a list of questions that are commonly asked at the interviews of top day and boarding schools. So, the only advice I'd give your DS is not to be "too cool for school" in interview. Not sure if the link will work (haven't tried this on my phone before), but in case it does, one of the boys is mine. To comment on this thread you need to create a Mumsnet account. I am still under the naive assumption that the assessment process for means tested bursary candidates is the same as non-bursary candidates (at least that's what the Admission staff told me).
New Eton head to put emphasis on pupils' emotional intelligence Its a very difficult entry, admits Antony Faccinello, the senior deputy head. These are just some of the things that admissions tutors and interviewers will be considering when speaking with your child so its worth thinking about them in advance. I would encourage him to be completely honest if the current affairs is something he doesn't know about. You may already be aware, but there are 4 possible outcomes - an offer of a place in the house your DS applied to, an offer of a place at the school but not yet allocated to a house (called a General Place), waiting list, or a no. Someone I know was in this situation in the spring. For the house interviews he just wore whatever he was wearing. Many top boys public schools have for years required boys to sit a pre-test in Year 6 a process whereby 11-year-old boys are offered places for Year 9, on condition that they get a good enough mark in Common Entrance. Due to how popular this article has been, Ive added some additional insights below so make sure you read all the way till the end so that you and your child can soak up some great tips. What parents dread most is the thin envelope landing on the mat. The Getting In system is a meritocracy. Describe yourself using 5 adjectives. If however, it is not, then I would recommend that they wear something smart and presentable but not overly formal. Yet somehow new depths have been plumbed in Hancocks correspondence today. Do you think youre a resilient learner? Join the conversation with other Spectator readers. If you could have dinner with any historical figure (dead or alive), who would it be? Some good practice might be doing puzzle books, NVR, and online brain training games. The earlier communication we got from Eton was that around half of offers would be made at this stage to candidates 'in whom they have complete confidence' based on school report, ISEB and interview and the other half following September. Mumsnet carries some affiliate marketing links, so if you buy something through our posts, we may get a small share of the sale (more details here), because I love personality analysis, have nothing better to do with my time. The boy did not get in IMHO- I dont think it can hurt, but I wholeheartedly agree with Ingrid - let your HM do the talking. Perhaps he can suggest something he does know about, eg "As I'm not in the UK I've not really been following the Brexit debate, but in we've been hearing a lot about " We have shared the Educational Psychologist/SEN report with the school (which mentioned the eye contact issue for example), but do Eton have the time to take this level of detail into consideration. Maybe try and look a bit smart. The manner in which your child presents themselves in terms of their outward appearance is pivotal when it comes to 11+ interview success. One way in which your child can show that theyll be able to do this is by showcasing their current and former achievements in sport, music and other extracurricular activities. Good for them; but this keeps ever-growing numbers of paying parents awake at night for decades in an agony of anxiety about their childrens prospects in what the director of admissions at St Pauls calls the white-hot market. I put it to Andy Mayfield that this system gives no chance to lifes late developers. Parents weapons are (a) to have the child heavily tutored, (b) to apply for six or seven schools and (c) to pay acceptance deposits for more than one. For our 11+ this year, we had 1,100 candidates sitting for 170 places. In recent years, how much weight do Eton put on the 15 minute interview Vs other elements (ISEB, List Test, Reference)? Add message. 24/01/2020 10:26. If your friends could describe you in three words, what would they be? A thin envelope means: We are very sorry to have to give you the disappointing news that we are unable to offer N a place. Your child should look comfortable so theres no need to put them in a poofy dress or stiff suit. How they react under pressure (this is extremely important as the majority of children will buckle when a few difficult questions or challenges are thrown in front of them). Would any parents that have actually gone through the 13+ admissions process (particularly at Eton) please help me with the following questions. These questions have been asked by interviewers at Eton, Westminster, Haberdasher's, Merchant Taylor's, Whitgift, Harrodian and the GDST schools.
How to prepare for the Eton interview Oak Jones Educational I always advise parents and pupils to put themselves in the position of the school, think in the way they think. The interview was pre covid so face to face. Thank you. Message deleted by MNHQ. It's very good. My son wore uniform but other boys there were in normal clothes. Happy to have a private message please .
The truth about private school admissions | The Spectator Your DS sounds like a lovely young gentleman (I mean that as a complement!) Maybe make sure he has something to say about climate change, as that's a worldwide issue, and he may be able to tell his interviewers about effects and perceptions in your part of the world. All the best of luck to your DS and hope both him and the little one are feeling better. Look at [ this] too. If you would like to know exactly how oversubscribed the top schools in London and the south-east are, read on. We limit the number of applications we accept at 11+ to 600, explained the headmaster, Mark Hanley-Browne. Is Macron really saying the France-Afrique is finished. For example, instead of paying a tutor to tell your son how to talk enthusiastically about a favourite book, your best bet is to encourage your son . To comment on this thread you need to create a Mumsnet account. 14. Offering an all-male, all boarding school education, Eton College caters to 1,315 students between 13 and 18. For example, does the school have the facilities and resources that will best support your child? Because you read about I am also mindful that his passions somewhat change, sometimes a new one emerging literally in a month (e.g. If you dream about your son progressing seamlessly at 13+ to the excellent Latymer Upper down the road, forget it. He disagreed.
Winchester College Entry 2025 - results | Mumsnet Smile in a natural way and try to sound as natural as possible.
Eton second stage assessment - List test and interview | Mumsnet 13. That has grown from 650 candidates in 2007. Latymer has given up setting verbal and non-verbal reasoning tests because children were being overtutored for these. There's very little else one can do, boys cannot revise for it. They all want naturally bright boys whose parents are supportive and can pay. Its a way of bidding an instant, polite goodbye to 250. Subsequently, the pupil may find themselves using slang or informal language when speaking to the interviewer. At 11+, the ratio is more like five or six to one. Whether the school is a good fit for the pupil.
Prince Harry opens up about being 'picked on' and having his nose I don't think you should choose based solely on Oxbridge admission rates-playing the numbers game is futile and counter-productive.
Great to hear from a parent and thanks for your balanced feedback. 11+ Intensive Courses in London and Hertfordshire. John Curtis, the registrar of Westminster, explained, We have 95 places for non-Westminster Under School boys; 500 register for the process. They didnt feel they could or should say anything. To comment on this thread you need to create a Mumsnet account. On entrance exam day in November there was a long queue at the door. The statistics might make your nights even worse; but the consolation is that if there is only a one-in-eight chance that your child will Get In, it will not be a disgrace if he or she doesnt. (Questions such as these require your child to brush up on socio-political topics and current affairs which we strongly recommend doing before their interview), 18. We have a reserve list. Meanwhile, on doormats across the country, envelopes have landed on mats. Whoever applies is allowed to sit the exam: we dont put a cap on numbers., Emanuel School in Battersea has an extra form in Year9, providing 20 to 25 new places at 13+, and applicants are flocking there. recently art). Is This supposed to Be Considered "Cheating"? But sometimes we have to say no. Children are dropped off and collected in staggered slots on exam day, so no one sees how many other candidates there are, and there are no more that 24 candidates in a room., I happened to speak to Sutherland-Hawes on the very day Latymer were to decide to whom they offered places. Lots of extracurricular (yes for DS, even by prep school standards) Please encourage your child to avoid using any slang, colloquial or informal language as it may hinder their chances of securing a place at their dream school. Some interviewers will lure children into a false sense of comfort which results in the child thinking that they no longer need to be smart, presentable and proper.
Eton College | Mumsnet Sport (yes for DS, I finally realize and now appreciate the direct cause-effect link between sport and academic performance, he is a natural team player on the field and gives it his all). To comment on this thread you need to create a Mumsnet account. If the interview is in the middle of a school day, they can simply wear their school uniform. He intends to make it a centre of excellence and is looking for normally bright boys, not only hyper-bright ones. One of the reasons is that a lot of students from London used to go to boarding schools, but given the high cost, many parents are switching their attention to London day schools., If its boarding you are looking for, try Etons computerised pre-test, which takes place in Year 6: boys come to the school in batches of 16 for the test and a short interview.
Then just 1 a week for full website and app access. I disappoint as many siblings as I make happy. 28/03/2013 17:08. After youve read through the questions, read some of the tips below so that your child can be as well-prepared for the exam as possible. Mumsnet carries some affiliate marketing links, so if you buy something through our posts, we may get a small share of the sale (more details here).
In terms of body language, your child should remember to keep their nerves under control by limiting or annihilating any fidgeting, maintaining eye contact and smiling where necessary. 12. Don't fret over it - remember its predictive and doesn't tell Eton College (or you) a current IQ score or anything like that. Please help. Hello, we're abroad and with no prep school headmaster to help us we're doing a bit of a DIY job on this, and its looming next week so we're about to get on a plane home for the interview and I am suddenly feeling a bit panicky! How does one prepare for the ETON list test . The basic principle we recommend is to support your son's overall long-term development. It's just earlier to allow forward planning. To comment on this thread you need to create a Mumsnet account. The vast majority (the thin ones) fluttered quietly downwards. Practise the questions above and encourage your child to elaborate and extend their answers. Whether the child can contribute positively to the school (which ties in with the point above), Your childs academic potential. 11+ Revision Courses and Clubs in Ealing, London. Sit in a way thats comfortable but professional. That means no slouching, smart, clean clothing and no fidgeting. It would be easy, said Stevenson, simply to take the top 250 in the test, but we dont. Were not just looking for the brightest boys. This will help them to appear more confident and self-assured. 25/08/2022 14:34. But I do believe theres the right place for everyone., At Alleyns in Dulwich this year, more than 100 candidates sat the 13+ exam for just 11 places. What are your career ambitions? The lucky survivors then go on to the next stage: at Westminster, a day of written tests plus a half-hour interview; at St Pauls, an interview laced with academic questions. / What are your future ambitions? Thank you . Another couple of Etons: exactly. Write down answers and tweak them where necessary. Thats just what we need; plus another couple of St Pauls, Westminsters, Alleyns, Emanuels and Latymers.
Eton interview advice please | Mumsnet Essential 11+ Interview Questions That Every Child Should Know Fee-payers are up against bursary-receivers: private schools these days are proud of their bursary schemes, wishing to be seen to be socially inclusive. This test, the ISEB Common Pre-Test, is done at the prep schools, on computers. (In other words, does your child have the ability to thrive academically?). He Got In to Eton. She Got In to Latymer. Or (whispered only to ones most trusted friends), He didnt Get In to St Pauls.. His school also promotes this DNA in studies and sport. Eton is one of only five remaining single-sex boys' public schools in the United Kingdom. The questions are more like puzzles. The schools weapons are (a) to devise exams which you cant prepare for and which can tell whether a child has been overtutored and (b) to demand a dauntingly large deposit on acceptance of a conditional place. I suppose its quite amusing that being able to Get your child In to the private school of your dreams is the one prized item that the fee-paying middle classes cannot simply buy. Subscribe to leave a comment. Tell me about the last two books you read and describe them using adjectives. Some good practice might be doing puzzle books, NVR, and online brain training games.
Eton interviews | Mumsnet Mumsnet carries some affiliate marketing links, so if you buy something through our posts, we may get a small share of the sale (more details here). The interview in zoom Its fine to suggest improvements but this can be done in a delicate manner. Being able to elaborate and provide explanations is crucial to 11+ interview successs. We wish him the best of luck in his future schooling. (No, you dont, thinks the fainting reader.) Because, of course, the schools of our dreams are vastly oversubscribed especially the ones in London and the south-east. We interview every child on the list: that is why we have to limit the length, because this is so staff-intensive: 20 minutes per child, and individual interviews.Demand has increased hugely over the past few years the date in the year when we hit 600 registrations is getting earlier and earlier.
Eton Common Entrance prep | Mumsnet 07/02/2021 10:14, Oh thanks. One enterprising school, Wetherby Prep, has responded to this dire need: Wetherby (which already has highly oversubscribed boys pre-prep and prep schools) is opening a new senior school for boys in Marylebone in September.
Eton College Review - WhichSchoolAdvisor You can just blame the absurd mismatch of demand and supply. Eton second stage assessment - List test and interview.
Eton vs Westminster? - The Student Room Royal discussed his life and mental health in an interview with Dr Gabor Mat Follow MailOnline's live blog for full coverage of the discussion as it happens Prince Harry has discussed how he was . If there were another couple of Etons, it would be OK.. Many thanks for your help in advance. When a student avoids explaining why they like something or doesnt bother providing explanations for their answers, it comes across as if theyre lazy and unbothered. So weve decided to drop the formal 13+ entry. Disciplined (No for DS, not really, obviously follows school rules really well and actually thrives with rules and routine, but not disciplined in the sense of being able to be easily tutored for a test and/or disciplined enough to give 100% on even subjects he does not enjoy - unlike my brothers daughter lol) Its important that they practise answering such questions in advance of their interview). Mumsnet carries some affiliate marketing links, so if you buy something through our posts, we may get a small share of the sale (more details here), www.mumsnet.com/Talk/secondary/1394585-Interview-questions-Harrow-eton-indies-in-general. Ill always say a short prayer for guidance before the meeting. The school does not have a siblings policy. When demand outstrips supply, both parties resort to playing games. Thats what the ISEB test does. Youll also receive email updates from us once a month. 806 8067 22 Registered Office: Imperial House, 2nd Floor, 40-42 Queens Road, Brighton, East Sussex, BN1 3XB, Taking a break or withdrawing from your course, Official UCL 2023 Undergraduate Applicants Thread, Official Dental Hygiene and Therapy (Oral Health Science) 2023 Entry Thread, A-level Combination for Cambridge Economics, Official: University of Glasgow A100 2023 Entry, [Official Thread] Russian invasion of Ukraine, Official: University of Leeds A100 2023 entry. Save.
ETON interview questions | Mumsnet Firstly, your child should be well dressed on the day of their interview. ETON interview questions. I have been looking out only just found this group. All the competitive boys schools we have applied to have brilliant provision of those pursuits (DT, engineering, carpentry, architecture). Is a inform chat around 15 mins only. The school has educated nineteen British Prime . Schools like this are in a transition period trying to work out how to assess boys between 11-13. You are more likely to perform well, if you are happy and well-adjusted. For his interview with the Guardian, Henderson is trying his best to defy expectations. This demonstrates that they enjoy working with others and can contribute positively to the school environment. How would your friends describe you? REGISTER FOR OUR 11+ INTERVIEW MASTERCLASS.
Mumsnet left 'flabbergasted' after mum asks if she should send 'genius We offer a number of places on that list, and youd be surprised how in this market the reserve list can become very short, as parents decide to take their sons off it and go to a school that is perhaps geographically closer., Adding to the London madness is the fact that many of the best senior day schools have become 11+ schools, while many of the best boys prep schools are 13+ ones. We interview every boy, to find out whether what the prep-school or primary school have told us about them is accurate. New: The school signed a partnership . With the independent school exams being just days away, we thought it would be wise to share some of the most popular 11+ interview questions. We needed to find some way of reducing the numbers down to 350..