SW/W London Independent Schools thread part two

OMG...that's awful Chillax.

We did 10+ last year and they handled it so badly that we didn't do 11+ this year...if I'm going to pay large sums of money for something I'd like to see basic organisation skills!

Being frank obviously DS far far too clever for them and they knew he would only accept offers from more selective institutions....or I might send them a copy of such a remarkable result and ask them to reconsider

Chillax that's terrible! Hope they apologise profusely and make an offer as a gesture of goodwill at the very least!

Chillax - that is seriously unimpressive. KGS has really gone down in my estimation.

My lovely bright boy who didn't warrant an interview just got 96% in his level 6 maths assessment this week. Higher than his friend who was invited to do the maths scholarship paper. Their loss I say!

We got a big heavy envelope for KGS offer...
big envelope but oh so light for Putney waiting list...
What will Friday bring? thumps on the doormat or just whispers as 3 slim envelopes float down....

Apparently for KGS offers size doesn't matter!!

Ooooh pop1ns thanks. If it is good news I will do that thanks. It's size and what you do with it then....

So size DOES matter...

Thanks Pop1ns but we're waiting for Hampton and I have heard that greater size does make a difference...

Freaking me out Pop1ns. Is that from last yr (praying that the yes' haven't been sent out early)? Ie entry Sep 2015. Breathing into paper bag.

FAO Afrodizziac,Waiting2015 and Wheresthebeach.
We have a 10+ KGS place and we got a big bumf envelope and within you get an offer letter written direct to DC.Let DC open this one and hide the more official parts and your consciences will be clear.

I know people too ( 11+) who got offers from KGS after specific English interview.
I haven't told my DD when we get the letters-don't see that we all need to join in this wonderful waiting game. Roll on Friday.

Thank you for that Chocfinger, I'm feeling a bit more optimistic now. It's so frustrating having to wait until Friday and Saturday and it's getting worse as we're getting nearer!

Candymad
Both my DD and her good friend had English interviews at KGS, both were offered a place. Good luck for Friday, how frustrating the boys have to wait that much longer

Julieh 1 - if you have the chance of a 7+ place and it won't be too much of a stretch financially I would definitely take it. DS1 and DS2 both did 7+ and it's been great not to have to think about where they're going next - their junior school leads into a senior school.

Of course you still need to pass the entrance exam but it's far more straightforward than coming in from externally and quite rare not to pass.

We could have done 7+ with DD but weren't sure which Senior School she would suit and didn't want to have to move her again at 11+. She's really enjoyed staying at the same state primary from nursery to year 6.

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Thank goodness there are only a few days left to play the what if game. Becoming so far fetched now, sometimes with a little what if school x offered a music award/% off fees, but school y ONLY an offer.

Note bored, not delusional that we moved on from the will she/won't she get an offer/s - but it spiced things up a little to kill time!

Hey there waiters. The KGS link they sent me when I entered the 10+ said they interview 40 for 25 places. So it's from the horses mouth. My DS doesn't even know when the results get sent . I do though

Of course now I'm wishing I sat her for more schools...anyone else second guessing the decisions that made months ago?

Thanks, that's what I thought and we'd be happy with the senior school. She is going to be very cross though.

Afrod ...I admire you. No way I could resist. Mind you...I guess we kinda know by the size of the envelop...sigh.

julieh 1
In short. If that's where you'd be happy for her to go at 11. YES! Having just gone through the 11+ for the second time I would try and avoid it if you can. Although, there are more choices for girls at 11+ in central, W and SW London.

Gatecrashing as my DD is much younger than yours but would appreciate your advice given your knowledge and experience of 10/11+.

DD is in a school she adores but is not very academic and doesn't have a great record with next schools.

She has the chance of an in year place at JAPS and I gather pretty much all the JAPS girls go on to JAGS although not automatic.

Is it worth taking the place now to try and minimise stress at 11+ (have just done 7+ with our DS which has been an absolute nightmare) even though she will probably be upset to leave her friends?

Thanks and good luck with all your results.

DS wants to open the letter on Friday too, and he can because it's an Inset/teachers in the pub for a long lunch holiday Day.

Do we know where the 26/40 stat came from for KGS10+?

Yeah, I'm tired now of hoping for a yes and expecting a no. DH says it is just like me to prepare DD for possible 'failure' i.e. not getting a place (I never used the word failure - I keep telling her how proud we are of her regardless). DD is relentlessly cheerful through it all.

Only three days more... DD wants to open the letter herself so I'll have to sit on my hands and resist the impulse to tear open the letter 'til she comes home from school.