UCS 7+

[worriedmum2016]

This morning was UCS 7+ exam. Wondering how it went for everyone? Our DS gave mixed feedback about the morning. He seems very overconfident about maths but I'm not sure if it went that well. Couple of questions he recalled were reasonably tricky.

[expat96]

It's hilarious how and when these threads revive. I looked at the opening post, 05 Jan, thought it was topical, freaked out on the second and third posts talking about Buzz Aldrin and Neil Armstrong, took until the end of the page before I remembered that we're now in 2017.

Anyway, hopefully some comic relief for anyone else who is waiting.

[Infopls]

UCS HM Mr Hayward made calls yesterday to all parents who have kids in UCS JB/SB currently and have siblings who have appeared for 7+ this year. He gave them results over the phone. Website says they will post results on 27th Jan. Seems like they have a strong SIBLING Policy which we were unaware of!

[CBR2010]

Hi my son appearing for Highgate tomorrow. How was ucs on the 4th?

[CB2009]

Only just seen this "revived" thread from last year. Giving me chills just reading it. Arghhelp - will reply as Highgate 7+ still to take place tomorrow. Think Maths was around 40mins. English 50 mins - comprehension and story. 1/2 hour for reasoning. Different rooms took in different orders. Gap after two exams. Good luck to anyone whose child sits tomorrow

[Arghhelp]

Hello all, appreciate that this was a thread for 2016 but I have one sitting in 2017 (Jan) and would really appreciate some help..any idea with regards to whether Habs do 3 English papers like in the samples? Slightly panicky now

[Arghhelp]

Hello I know this is a thread for this year but am panicking as mine is sitting some of these schools in January. Any advice on how the Habs English is structured and how long? The samples have three papers. Is that how it is done?

[Arghhelp]

CB2009 - any idea how long they get to do the 21 pages?

[Arghhelp]

Thanks Efrieze78...was so worried. You are sure right?

[efrieze78]

The Head of the Junior School told me last year that siblings do NOT get priority over external candidates. I am not sure about teachers' children. They want the children most suited to the school - it is academically selective so siblings def do not get any priority.

[Arghhelp]

hi mums

have just had a heart attack having been told that at highgate there is a sibling and teacher pile and an external student pile...and that there are over 350+ applications and that both siblings and teacher's kids get priority. Is this true? my dd to sit in january 2017.

[Haggismcbaggis]

"Hear"!!!

[Haggismcbaggis]

Ahh! I did here of a waiting list offer today. But not to a girl funnily enough.

[efrieze78]

I dropped my place for DD at Highgate yesterday due to a lay minute offer elsewhere so hopefully someone somewhere is delighted to have an acceptance day offer from Highgate for their daughter!

[Piece0fCake]

Thanks Haggismcbaggis and CB2009. Ironically I wasn't even going to apply as the odds seemed so bad and we were happy with Belmont. My friend convinced me the day before and I applied on the closing date. It was all a bit lukewarm but things change when the decision is taken away from you, don't they? Anyway wishing all your DCs the very best in their new schools x

[CB2009]

Really sorry to read that Piece0fCake

[Haggismcbaggis]

I'm sorry Pieceofcake

[Piece0fCake]

No more spaces at Highgate - confirmed :-(

[Piece0fCake]

Ah ok. Well, huge congrats to your son! I also called admissions on the day we got the first letter, and drove over the completed form that afternoon to which I attached a personal letter to MJ but obv no reply. Am currently writing to him again. Hopefully not in vain!

[CB2009]

Piece0fCake - sorry I was unclear. Mr James called to actually offer our son a place. We had called admissions & written last Tuesday to make clear it was our top choice despite the Mill Hill offer. The actual offer letter came on Saturday & we sent back straight away. He apologised on the phone for putting is through the wringer. He said that he had some early clarity on acceptances & he does try to call as soon as there is news. Hope there is good news & certainty for you in next day or so. We loved Belmont and were sure our son would have a great education there

[Piece0fCake]

PS Thanks also Haggismcbaggis - we do hope so!

[Piece0fCake]

Thanks CB2009. So has your son actually been offered a place, or was MJ calling to see if you were interested? We are really delighted with the Belmont offer and we think it's a great school....but with Highgate being walking distance from our house and all the social advantages that this brings not to mention practical ones...well...it would be a no brainer for us! Shame it has to be so hard....

[CB2009]

Thank you very much nwmum1980, Haggismcbaggis & efrieze78.

Piece0fCake - they did tell us that they would call/e-mail or write should they get to full capacity. If you have not heard that they are full then still a chance. Will keep my fingers crossed that there may still be time

[Haggismcbaggis]

Pieceofcake - there may still be some small movement until the end of the week I'd say. Fingers crossed for your DS but you have good other options.

[Piece0fCake]

Thats great news CB2009. We haven't had any calls from MJ, sadly. I have written to him, called, and even asked a friend to put in a word - doesn't seem to have worked :-(
I wonder if there will be any more movement after tomorrow ie final day? Do you think it's true there were only 20 boys on the WL?

[efrieze78]

Great news CB2009. See you there! WE chose to accept Highgate instead of waiting to hear from CLSG. My friend also go a call from Mr James yesterday afternoon to offer her DD a place too. Good news all round.