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A thread for anyone waiting for St paul's, City, NLC, Godolphin 11+ results 2017

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cdstandingnow · 02/02/2017 08:35

Lots of helpful 11+ threads out there but here is a "sub thread" for anyone waiting for results from any of these 4 horribly competitive london day girls schools.

How did your girls find the written assessments, interviews? Have you applied to more than one of these schools? Any preferences if you have a choice? Hopefully this thread will help other parents in the same boat in subsequent years.

Do join in, bite nails together, share any insider info that you might have and hopefully celebrate all the outcomes on Friday, 10th!!!

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MN164 · 08/02/2017 15:53

Friday 10th ..... is this week Wink

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cdstandingnow · 07/02/2017 20:22

Most of the girls schools outside north london consortium - Putney High, Wimbledon High and LEH results are out now. I wonder why City and NLC didn't follow suit and release early. The suspense!!!

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cdstandingnow · 05/02/2017 15:33

I was hoping spgs was one of those schools who value academic ability above all else - their challenging assessment process suggests this. My daughter enjoys sport (B rather than A teams) music (grade 4 piano rather 5/6 distinction) etc but pretty bright. Not the type to have a reference from our Head glowing with a million achievements. Hope that's enough.

Did anyone get letters from Putney High this weekend? One able girl at our school did not get offered so it doesn't sound like an "easy" year so far.

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DaisyRootsLondon · 04/02/2017 16:17

I gather they try to get girls who are original thinkers and weren't tutored/coached to excess. If they stand out in any way (music, drama, sport, etc) it's probably a plus. They may take other factors into consideration. I'm getting stressed again just as I was getting over the 11+...

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cdstandingnow · 04/02/2017 15:11

Daisy, that's what i am wondering - whether the girls have been ranked from exams already and the "top" girls will be offered unless they come across very badly at interview which is unlikely! I cannot imagine any girl getting through spgs written exams who isn't also able to shine at interview.

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DaisyRootsLondon · 04/02/2017 14:42

SPGS and Godolphin from the ones on your list, though.

DaisyRootsLondon · 04/02/2017 14:41

Hi,

We've applied to 3 "horribly competitive" West London schools. One of them interviews everyone, the other two DD got interviews at... it's hard to gauge how it went. As far as I can tell, by the time they get through the exams it's pot luck, really. (Unless perhaps they're outstanding musicians or sportswomen.)

horsemadmom · 03/02/2017 15:11

You are safe to buy the purse and pinafore. NLCS sends flashing neon warnings well before year 2 if there is even a chance that a DD should look elsewhere.

efrieze78 · 03/02/2017 13:44

Hi - i'm not in the same position but thought I would say that I feel your pain. I did 7+ (twice) and the wait is painful but hopefully it will all be worth it in the end. My elder DD sat the 11+ internally at NLCS so I am still waiting for an "offer" letter next week but hopefully for us it will be a formality. There is always the chance it may not be!!!

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cdstandingnow · 02/02/2017 14:33

bumping.

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