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Bromley High Scholarship

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LexMitior · 13/01/2023 12:45

DD has got through to an academic scholarship stage post the exam.

She will go next week for further assessment. I am very proud of her for even getting this far, but if any kind poster has a useful insight into this stage, I would be grateful to hear of it.

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Lala29 · 03/02/2023 08:39

I know it’s too late for you, but there’s so little info out there, hopefully it’ll benefit someone else in the future.
my daughter did the academic scholarship. Round 1 included a standard 11+ paper with an essay and maths extension paper, which is optional and she didn’t do it!

Second round was just an interview either with the headmistress or another member of staff. Question included “which female inspires you”, “what should we do about the environment “ and other relevant current affairs topics.
Fees reduction seems to not be uniform and I have heard 5% or 10%. Scholars get lots of extra opportunities and support.

Yale445 · 29/01/2023 22:17

Does anyone know what percentage of reduction in fees you get with an academic scholarship ? I can’t see on the website

Lingar · 17/01/2023 14:23

Does anyone know how many they call for academic scholarships typically? Can not find any information about it.

HavfrueDenizKisi · 14/01/2023 12:19

*Bit early

HavfrueDenizKisi · 14/01/2023 11:03

The new head was schooled at Croydon High but came from Eden Park where she was head. Big early to say how she is doing in the job!

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LexMitior · 13/01/2023 20:27

Many thanks! I trust your daughter is flourishing there.

The new head comes from Croydon High and so I think this is very positive for the school.

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HavfrueDenizKisi · 13/01/2023 13:04

Well done to your DD.

My DD2 did this last year and received a scholarship.

The basic run through was she had a further paper to complete at scholarship assessment (think it was maths and NVR) and an interview with the head where she was asked about all sorts (her favourite/least favourite subjects; what did she think about Boris Johnson as PM; choosing a book to read and explaining why she chose it). This was with the old head so the new one may do things differently.

Good luck!