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City of London School for Boys interviews 2012

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mamakiso · 26/01/2012 15:07

Hi there

I'm new, but need some advice so going to jump right in. My DS has been called for interview with the head on 3rd February. Did anyone else apply and have they heard anything? The school website states there's an individual as well as group interview but the lady who called said it's just 20mins with the head, so I am confused.

Does anyone know what to expect or have any hints on how to prepare please? Oh, we applied for bursary; not sure if this makes any difference.

thanks and good luck to everyone

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splodge2001 · 08/02/2012 12:55

Oh that's interesting, I thought that they told you whether or not your son would be up for a scholarship beforehand.

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mamakiso · 07/02/2012 21:44

It was for a bursary not scholarship. The interviews in Friday and Monday are general interviews I believe but will also be used as a basis for awarding scholarships if the child meets the criteria

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splodge2001 · 07/02/2012 20:19

Hi

I'm hoping it's not to late to join but mamakiso, could you tell me if DS was in for a scholarship interview? My DS has a 10+ interview this friday and we are assuming it's not a scholarship interview, as they haven't mentioned anything about scholarships.

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mamakiso · 05/02/2012 21:04

hi

Sorry for the delay. Its 11+. He came out smiling so it must have been ok. TBH, that was the last interview and I didn't want to stress anymore so didn't drill him, lol. He was asked maths questions and asked to read a passage and answer questions. He asked them 2 questions of his own and it was all over in 20mins. He was interviewed by the Head and someone else. All fingers crossed, we hear on 23/24th February.

Good luck to all our children!

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whoknowswho · 03/02/2012 18:17

How did the interview go Mamakiso?

Mummyinthedark · 03/02/2012 16:38

Congrats Mamakiso

We have been called for interview too - 10+ entry. I think this one is one on one, will be checking though. Maybe it's group - seeing all of them one on one would be a huge drain on time and resource.

talklive · 03/02/2012 15:46

What year entry is he going for 10+, 11+ or 13+ ?

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