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RGS Guildford 2022 entry

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Atreyu · 09/12/2021 08:00

My son recently sat the entrance exams for RGS Guildford. I'm wondering if anyone has heard anything yet about or been invited to the 2nd/Benefit-of-doubt interviews in January? Anxiously waiting here and not sure whether I want to get an email about it or whether I don't!!

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Atreyu · 11/02/2022 10:56

It's a yes for us too for 11+. So happy and proud of DS. Wishing you all the best of luck today. Hope the post arrives soon for you.

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Oldmonk · 11/02/2022 09:49

Just received post.. yes for us for 13+. Good luck to all.

Workingtheplans · 10/02/2022 18:40

Good luck all... nearly there :-)

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Atreyu · 10/02/2022 15:08

Yes, best of luck to everyone! I'm so nervous!

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MumOfBoys1980 · 10/02/2022 09:02

Good luck to everyone for tomorrow. Let’s hope the post arrives early!

JustInvolved · 04/02/2022 15:10

That is super helpful! Thanks for detailed reply.

Pyrfwondering · 04/02/2022 14:51

@JustInvolved, there are usually 6 First Form tutor groups with 20-24 boys in each. In Third Form, there may be one additional tutor group created for 13+, of 20-25, if there are enough wanting to join. Otherwise, school may blend 13+ joiners into the 6 tutor groups, taking them up to 25 each (in total).

There are 13+ scholarship tests that can be sat in Yr7, but I don't know if 13+ candidates have to sit more exams at 12yrs old.

On the question of how many call-back interviewees get places... there's no set %. Each year it will vary, depending on how the boys do in the exams as a cohort.

Good luck with waiting this week!

JustInvolved · 04/02/2022 13:39

Does anyone have insights as to the chances of those who get called for 2nd interview, will get an offer? For 13+ boys, is it a case that they are asked to sit again in Year 7? Also, does anyone have numbers being taken in for 11+ and 13+? Apologies if the last question was asked before?

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Atreyu · 02/02/2022 15:35

Oh well done @JustInvolved! Countdown begins. 9 more days...

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JustInvolved · 02/02/2022 15:22

I finally got brave and called the school a few days ago. The reception informed that all postal mail will go out by 1st Class mail on 10th Feb (Thursday) and mail should arrive by 10th / 11th depending on postal service. No emails. If no reply by 11th late afternoon, you can call the school. They will then be able to inform you. Mine is application for 13+. I forgot to ask for 11+. I'm really nervous...

Pyrfwondering · 01/02/2022 09:27

@Oldmonk historically it's only been postal letters.

Oldmonk · 31/01/2022 21:46

Thanks @Pyrfwondering... So is it only postal letters or email too?

Pyrfwondering · 31/01/2022 21:24

@Workingtheplans sorry to hear your DS has caught COVID. Hope he feels better soon! Would send wine, but don't know where you are Grin

When we got DS's offer, about 2 weeks afterwards, there was an Offer Holders' afternoon. Only after the Offer Holders' event were you expected to sign the forms and pay the deposit. There will be time to think and decide which school to pick, once the letters have dropped through the letterbox. Don't worry Smile

Workingtheplans · 31/01/2022 19:54

@Pyrfwondering thanks - will assume that given its over half-term they won't expect a response within the week (fingers crossed!)

@Lonestar123 - thanks that is helpful... at least we can manage DS expectations appropriately.

Anywho..found a way to manage the wait.. DS has come down with Covid... so I have logistical joys trying to work out how to best to avoid him sharing it with his siblings and parents so that we can hopefully get a much longed for break during half term.

Send wine :-)

Pyrfwondering · 31/01/2022 19:26

@Workingtheplans the offers were made with an old school postal letter, 2yrs ago.

@MumOfBoys1980, the waiting is really tricky. I feel for you all.

@Atreyu the younger brother of one of my DS classmates was called back for a 2nd interview. The other younger brothers sitting the ISEB didn't get called back

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Atreyu · 31/01/2022 17:55

Finding the wait very hard too! Also didn't seem to hear of that many boys actually being called for that benefit of the doubt interview. Is that the experience of others too? (I know there were a couple on this thread, but in real life I'm not sure I know of any).

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MumOfBoys1980 · 31/01/2022 17:16

Also wondering the same & that’s interesting re ISEB process last year being different so sounds like nothing will come for anyone until next Friday. Thank you.

I’m finding the wait quite hard - keeping busy with lots of kids things, meet ups & work but it’s just lingering in my mind all the time!!

Lonestar123 · 31/01/2022 17:07

There were no early rejection letters last year under the new ISEB system, if that helps? Likely to follow same format this year I would imagine.

Workingtheplans · 31/01/2022 16:20

Nothing here yet.

Previous years RGS sent out no's around now and then yes's just before half term. I can't work out if they are planning do it differently this year and send all responses on the 11th.

I also don't know if I am looking out for an email or post - this would be helpful as I am away for half term so might miss a postal letter!

The wait goes on :-)

Oldmonk · 31/01/2022 15:53

I assume no emails today for rejections like previous years?

Bin85 · 29/01/2022 22:13

Thanks

Pyrfwondering · 29/01/2022 18:34

Friday 11th Feb is results day

Bin85 · 29/01/2022 13:58

When are the results due out please?
I didn't have any boy candidates this year but am always interested to read this thread.

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Atreyu · 19/01/2022 07:38

Nope, not been brave enough Grin. But if anyone does, please do come back and let us know!

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Iamnotsoexcited · 19/01/2022 07:24

Has anyone called and asked if the rejection letters get sent out early? 🤞