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prep school bursary q

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vquickques · 20/01/2013 13:59

So, ds has been offered a place at a selective prep school. us accepting this is totally dependant on a bursary for which we have applied. My question is, how likely is it that the place would have been given if the bursary isn't going to be forthcoming?? We have had a letter saying we will hear from the bursar next week, but would they have offered a place knowing that there is no way we could afford the fees without the bursary?

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vquickques · 05/02/2013 07:33

Thanks for all the advice. I am going to see what happens today Grin

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vquickques · 05/02/2013 11:39

I have put our lives on the line with them and am waiting a response. Really couldn't be more honest so am waiting to hear what happens now. I understand we need to reapply annually and of course, if, somehow we managed to find the funds we would be in a position to pay more. It would just be so sad to have got this far.

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BadgerB · 05/02/2013 13:06

Fingers and toes crossed for you!

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vquickques · 05/02/2013 13:11

Thank you Smile

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lopsided · 05/02/2013 13:57

Good luck,

I think it depends how far apart you are. I would be very nervous about having my finances at the mercy of the school. I would only consider it if the level of bursary was assured for the rest of my child's time there. Applying every year and or having my child's performance at school taken into consideration would put me off.

boredofironing · 05/02/2013 15:51

Let us know.......

One bursar said to me, "oh please don't worry about the annual review, unless you win the lottery or something. It's just a formality."

Really really hoping it's good news.
If not, are there other schools you could apply to??

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vquickques · 05/02/2013 15:52

I will Smile No other schools. This is the one we want!

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WhatKindofFool · 05/02/2013 16:08

I was gutted when my DS did not get a bursary. However, he loves the school he ended up going to and I am more pleased with it than I ever imagined.

I got a good thing in the end, just not what I wanted at the time.

Lollybrolly · 06/02/2013 16:07

Any news yet??? Keeping it all crossed for you Grin

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vquickques · 06/02/2013 20:12

They have said they will reassess and have extended the deadline for us...eek!

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adeucalione · 06/02/2013 21:34

Good luck OP, thanks for updating, having been checking back all day!

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vquickques · 06/02/2013 21:35

aw! I will defnitely update when I know what's happening Smile

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vquickques · 13/02/2013 15:15

still no news. They will have to let us knw by Friday, as we have to accept/reject by Monday!

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Lollybrolly · 13/02/2013 15:51

Oh dear - bet your nerves are frazzeld with all this waiting. They may perhaps need another meeting with the governers - hence the wait.

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vquickques · 13/02/2013 15:57

I am a bit frazzled - yes Grin I think I will just wait now...it's has be to friday at the latest. Is it good it's taking this long though.... ??

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vquickques · 15/02/2013 18:15

contacted them today....still working on it. Should definitely know by Monday. I think this is good!

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BadgerB · 15/02/2013 19:06

I do hope so. Have been looking for your update a couple of times today..

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vquickques · 15/02/2013 19:08

they certainly seem keen but who knows? it's all about the money in the pot :(

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Lollybrolly · 16/02/2013 20:31

Gosh - Can't believe you are still waiting. No news is good news though.

Fingers crossed.

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vquickques · 18/02/2013 13:02

Just been informed that although they have tried, they cannot do it - not sustainable for the next four years. Disappointed. The one offered was just not enough. Still, at least we gave it a go :(

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Lollybrolly · 18/02/2013 14:06

Aww thats a real shame. I am sorry. At least you know you tried and so did they by the sound of it. They didnt just say no at the first instance. You all gave it your best shot.

I am sorry.

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vquickques · 18/02/2013 14:12

Thank you. It's a disappointment of course, but yep, we tried. The current school dc is at is is absolutely fine, it just would have just been a wonderful opportunity, and to have passed a tricky entrance test as well... :( Bugger.

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BadgerB · 18/02/2013 14:48

So sorry! But you did your best, and so, it seems, did the school. No one could do more.

Jellibotti · 18/02/2013 14:56

Does anyone have any idea what sort of upper earning threashold there is in order to qualify for a bursery? I know it'll differ, but I would imagine that even high earners would be stretched by 3 kids at 27,000 a year schools.

We couldn't do 2, yet we seem to be earning reasonably.