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11+ interview advice

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motheroftwoalways · 08/01/2026 15:47

On the advice of someone over on the Tutoring topic section I bought the 'School Interview Practice' book which has been really useful in getting an idea of questions that might be asked and what answers they might be expecting. I wondered if anyone had any further advice - someone else on the thread there suggested booking a session with a tutor to practice? We don't actually have a tutor so I'm wondering if we're missing a trick here.

We're particularly hoping to get into St Paul's but have other schools we've applied to as well.

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Rocknrollstar · 08/01/2026 16:27

Definitely find someone who can give a mock interview. Answering you is not the same as dealing with someone else. Can a teacher at your current school help?

Sparklinggreen · 08/01/2026 19:38

motheroftwoalways · 08/01/2026 15:47

On the advice of someone over on the Tutoring topic section I bought the 'School Interview Practice' book which has been really useful in getting an idea of questions that might be asked and what answers they might be expecting. I wondered if anyone had any further advice - someone else on the thread there suggested booking a session with a tutor to practice? We don't actually have a tutor so I'm wondering if we're missing a trick here.

We're particularly hoping to get into St Paul's but have other schools we've applied to as well.

Hi!! Have sent you a PM x

motheroftwoalways · 09/01/2026 07:37

Right, I can see the reasoning behind needing a bit of practice with someone who they're not familiar with. I'm going to start off with the school and then I'll look at a tutor. Thank you @Sparklinggreen for your message.

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Barboursandbaking · 22/01/2026 20:49

Out tutor helped with interview practice and mock interviews etc. PM me if you would like her details x

RiaWallace · 07/03/2026 16:06

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