Hello
I'm new here, but have read many of the threads relating to Eton and found them extremely informative. I have some more specific questions which I hope you knowledgable lot can assist with.
I have applied for a King's scholarship for my 12 year old son and he is going to Eton a week on Tuesday to sit an initial test. He has never been before. I understand this test to be verbal and non verbal reasoning, maths and a short essay. Can anyone confirm that? Whilst I'm not particularly concerned about this (he scored full marks in his CAT test at his current senior school) however, when I discussed the requirements with the admissions department they indicated that as he has had no preparation for the final 3 days of exams in April/May he is very likely to be unsuccessful. He has had no coaching in any of these papers, although is bright.
Without preparation what would you say, in your experience his chances are? I've downloaded the previous papers and we still have a bit of time to look over them so he is used to the type of questions he will face.
Any practical advice would be most welcome. He's currently at a public school (as a day boy) but it's not very high achieving and he wants to leave to go somewhere 'more challenging'
I look forward to hearing your responses. Please be honest. I want to be realistic!
Thanks you all.
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