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Masu1 · 19/02/2016 08:08

My son was short-listed for a place, congratulation to all who were offered a place . I would like to ask all members here who got more than one offer for Dc, and they are going to reject Highgate offer for other schools please could you do this as soon as possible possible by calling Highgate school please as the waiting is killing us here on the waiting list hoping for a place.
This is our one and only choice please.

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Masu1 · 20/02/2016 17:08

😭 No one is talking at all about Highgate, so I don't know who's turning down their offer or who is accepting .

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Mandzi34 · 20/02/2016 10:12

Oh Masu1 I really feel for you. I hope you get some good news. Maybe ask your current Head Teacher to also ring and express your wishes for a place.

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Masu1 · 20/02/2016 09:21

They didn't say they over offer but I think they do, they seemed optimistic or that's how I wanted to receive the information anyway , I'm pregnant and my hormones are everywhere 😭. Sorry.

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Mandzi34 · 19/02/2016 18:58

Masu1 - did they over offer in the first place? As some schools do this and then have a waiting list.

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Masu1 · 19/02/2016 18:46

I did call the school and explained to them the whole situation , they said the waiting list is short so there's still a chance . Anyway I hope so.

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emanuela · 19/02/2016 16:52

Masu, it is way too early. Many people are away for half term and people want to think about it.

There are two open days on Tuesday and Wednesday for offer holders, some parents who are undecided will want to wait until then.

So sorry for you but I don't think you will get an answer very quickly.

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Masu1 · 19/02/2016 16:42

Anyone turning down Highgate offer please?

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Masu1 · 19/02/2016 15:24

I know , but I'm trying to keep some hope as I was told it's a very short waiting list .

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Coconutty · 19/02/2016 10:44

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Masu1 · 19/02/2016 09:52

😭😭

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OddBoots · 19/02/2016 08:39

I don't think you are likely to hear until the national offers day (1st March) as there are likely to be people looking at state too.

emanuela · 19/02/2016 08:32

I mean state/grammar alternatives, you said that Highgate is your only choice amongst the independent schools

emanuela · 19/02/2016 08:31

Hi masu do you have other alternatives? I don't want to discourage you but it is difficult to get a call from the waiting list especially for a boy. Is this for 11+? You need to have a plan of action.

ReggaeShark · 19/02/2016 08:14
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