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SW London Private and Grammar - applying for year 7 in 2023 (part V)

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QuiteAJourney · 30/01/2023 18:43

Following from our previous threads, including the latest (link below) www.mumsnet.com/talk/secondary/4723610-sw-london-private-grammar-applying-for-year-7-in-2023?page=40

Looking forward to continuing the journey together

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1forward2back · 04/02/2023 16:44

@EweCee wow! You must be so proud to have the two scholarship offers! What’s an all rounder? Is that with academic and sport? I can’t remember what your other two are - was it epsom college?

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QuiteAJourney · 04/02/2023 15:05

VickiMent · 04/02/2023 14:56

We have two open apply records, one says registered (to be updated on Friday) and one says waitlisted. The waitlisted one was updated about an hour before we had the associated email.

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That tallies with our experience - we have one file for an offer that we rejected that shows updates at same time (give or take 1 hour or two) that emails took place. We have 2 other files open with schools that use OpenApply... they don't show anything, despite DD progressing to stage 2.

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VickiMent · 04/02/2023 14:56

Lolakath19 · 04/02/2023 14:50

@Daydreamscometrue yes just underneath the picture it says applied or declined or offered and the date of latest update

We have two open apply records, one says registered (to be updated on Friday) and one says waitlisted. The waitlisted one was updated about an hour before we had the associated email.

Lolakath19 · 04/02/2023 14:50

@Daydreamscometrue yes just underneath the picture it says applied or declined or offered and the date of latest update

Taurus23 · 04/02/2023 14:47

We received our Surbiton pack in the post too. No academic scholarship but we weren’t expecting one anyway! Although one can hope!

Would people say that those who are usually successful at Tiffins Girls (our first choice) would usually qualify for an academic scholarship at Surbiton?

Daydreamscometrue · 04/02/2023 14:43

I've been checking the portals. Is the applied bit in the information for the child?

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QuiteAJourney · 04/02/2023 14:19

EweCee · 04/02/2023 14:08

@1forward2back thanks! Yes, three offers in now (just a back up offer still outstanding but not concerned about that now.) Its lovely to get validation that all the stress and effort has been worth it!

The first two offers both include scholarship offers too (one academic and the other all rounder) and its the Surbiton scholarship we are waiting on. Whilst the scholarship offers are wonderful, they aren't necessarily the deciding factor for us. Logistics, culture and DD's preference will come in to play too. Also sadly none of DD's friends got in to Surbiton but they all did for one of the other schools so that might be a factor too? (But not for my DH and I, lol!)

@EweCee great outcome! Sounds like you have some great options and a clear idea of what matters to you and your DD, which is wonderful!

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momomamiko · 04/02/2023 14:15

EweCee · 04/02/2023 14:08

@1forward2back thanks! Yes, three offers in now (just a back up offer still outstanding but not concerned about that now.) Its lovely to get validation that all the stress and effort has been worth it!

The first two offers both include scholarship offers too (one academic and the other all rounder) and its the Surbiton scholarship we are waiting on. Whilst the scholarship offers are wonderful, they aren't necessarily the deciding factor for us. Logistics, culture and DD's preference will come in to play too. Also sadly none of DD's friends got in to Surbiton but they all did for one of the other schools so that might be a factor too? (But not for my DH and I, lol!)

Sounds wonderful to have three offers already and with scholarships too - well done to you and your DC.@EweCee

EweCee · 04/02/2023 14:08

@1forward2back thanks! Yes, three offers in now (just a back up offer still outstanding but not concerned about that now.) Its lovely to get validation that all the stress and effort has been worth it!

The first two offers both include scholarship offers too (one academic and the other all rounder) and its the Surbiton scholarship we are waiting on. Whilst the scholarship offers are wonderful, they aren't necessarily the deciding factor for us. Logistics, culture and DD's preference will come in to play too. Also sadly none of DD's friends got in to Surbiton but they all did for one of the other schools so that might be a factor too? (But not for my DH and I, lol!)

SamPoodle123 · 04/02/2023 14:03

Lolakath19 · 04/02/2023 13:49

Think that what happens in the past already and people being able to find out before email.. so let’s keep an eye on it beginning of next week!

I will be checking it daily from now on! LOL. Although, I assume no point tomorrow as it probably wouldnt be updated until Monday the earliest (still wont stop me checking tomorrow lol)

VickiMent · 04/02/2023 13:56

@SamPoodle123 @Trickleg ours was Mr Hitchcock enjoyed hearing about a particular activity during the interview. Definitely a lovely touch!

There were only two schools were previous posts mentioned exploding offers. One was Claremont I think the other was PHS.

Lolakath19 · 04/02/2023 13:49

Think that what happens in the past already and people being able to find out before email.. so let’s keep an eye on it beginning of next week!

SamPoodle123 · 04/02/2023 13:48

Trickleg · 04/02/2023 13:47

@SamPoodle123 oh it just quoted back the (rather niche) thing that DS said he wanted to do when he grew up. Thought it was a nice touch

Yes, that is a nice touch. Congratulations!

SamPoodle123 · 04/02/2023 13:47

Lolakath19 · 04/02/2023 13:46

No portal for GL
phs and whs and FH still say applied as well

I am wondering if they will update the portal first! ?

Trickleg · 04/02/2023 13:47

@SamPoodle123 oh it just quoted back the (rather niche) thing that DS said he wanted to do when he grew up. Thought it was a nice touch

Lolakath19 · 04/02/2023 13:46

No portal for GL
phs and whs and FH still say applied as well

SamPoodle123 · 04/02/2023 13:45

Trickleg · 04/02/2023 13:32

@VickiMent the Golden Ticket from CFC is a fabulous touch! And the reference to the interview in the offer letter. They have been very impressive throughout.

What did they reference in the interview? Something that stood out? Just curious really :)

SamPoodle123 · 04/02/2023 13:45

Lolakath19 · 04/02/2023 10:42

Last year some people were able to find out before email were out for a few schools..

Very interesting. I just checked for Putney and FHSS...both still say applied. I dont remember if there is a portal for G&L? Does anyone know?

Trickleg · 04/02/2023 13:32

@VickiMent the Golden Ticket from CFC is a fabulous touch! And the reference to the interview in the offer letter. They have been very impressive throughout.

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QuiteAJourney · 04/02/2023 13:08

@winetime123 We have heard from 2 of our schools and there is no 'exploding offer' clause in the offers from either of them. So I think that it is really on a case-by-case basis and highlights the importance of, beyond the natural excitement, reading all the relevant information with care.

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winetime123 · 04/02/2023 12:57

Are there any other exploding offer clauses in offer packs this year? Well done everyone, I've enjoyed following all of your journeys. I'm getting set to do it all again next year.

VickiMent · 04/02/2023 12:42

@Trickleg us too. Love the golden ticket to the DCs!

Also it does say 'subject to availability' so I assume this is the exploding offers we heard about from last year.

Trickleg · 04/02/2023 12:39

CFC pack has arrived for us

Lolakath19 · 04/02/2023 12:29

spgs.openapply.com/
does anyone has something else than declined in it? Seems like there was an update