Entrance Exams - am in purgatory with waiting!

[Mrshighandmighty]

Hi there - My eldest son (yr 6) has just sat this week the Hampton, St. Benedicts and KGS entrance exams, with Latymer Upper and Emanuel next week. Does anyone have any experience regarding how long you have to wait to find out after the exam whether your child is going to be offered an interview?

Also - what is an interview like? What should we do to prepare him in the event that he might get an interview?

I have four boys altogether, and I know it will be so much easier next time around - but right now, I'm in a purgatory of ignorance!

Help anyone?

Good luck to DS2, MrsG!

And good luck to everyone's children with all their interviews etc.

apparently they interview about 80 children for the 10+ places and about 280 for the 11+... by my reckoning about a 1/4 chance of a place although even somewhere as popular as cls must make more offers than places and it won't be everyones 1st choiuce (at least that's what i'm telling myself!).

Can I ask, has colet court sent out offer letters yet?

StokeyTiger how did your ds do at the interview and have you heard back? I have a feeling (deciphered from your previous posts) my ds knows your ds and they met at CLS 10+ exam on 18 Jan - they had met previously at swimming!? My ds has been offered a place (phew!) and wishes that your ds has too so that he has a friend at the outset!

Congratulations!

Fingers crossed also for Mrshighandmighty and everyone else waiting for that thin/thick envelope.

Yingers - DS had an offer letter from CC last week - Thurs? Quick work as test was Satr, interview Tues - no time wasted!

Congrats to DS2, MrsG, and to Mum N7's son! And good luck to everyone else still waiting!

thanks SG - was going to send you you a txt msg last week, but was too shy

MumN7 - fantastic, my ds has been talking about your boy at swimming and in the exam. YES he got offered a place too. I don't know if it's you take him swimming, but next time we're there I'll look out for you. Isn't it a relief when they get in!

Well done MrsG!!!

was just wondering as friend's son was on reserve list for another school where my dd will be going, and I was hoping some boys will choose cc over this school hence open up some more spaces! Do parents accept places for several schools and drop them later despite the financial penalties?

Congrats on ds's cc place!

Mrs Guy and N7 Mum what did it take to get the Colet Court places? Well done!!

Were DC at prep school, did you need additional tuition; if so how much.

What was your experience like? Advice appreciated

Well done to your ds, MrsGuy - CC, eh? I'm sure he will have a fantastic time!

I hear about ds's results tomorrow - argh!

Thanx! He is pleased as his first choice. The the letters will arrive today but mercifully won't be anxious about opening them - vey much feel for you guys awaitng the postie today I totally know how it feels! At least after today the wait is over - bet the cinemas this afternoon will be full of kids in for their Percy Jackson treat!
DBD - Not prep, 10+ is only for state schools. Went to a local tutor to build up speed and practice and did a few 11+ papers she has got from other indies as rhey don't publish past papers.
No magic formula (tho' we told DS that going to bed early and eating green vegetables would give him the best possible prep )Very Best Of luck to everyone today - hope we hear lots of happy squeals on this thread later

Thanks, MrsGuyOfGisbourne - I'm feeling slightly ill now!!

It's so horrible - poor ds has said he doesn't want the post to come in case it is bad news - poor thing.

You read my mind about the cinema!!! Fingers crossed ds and I will be off there this afternoon celebrating.

Good luck to everyone waiting for the post (and no stalking the postman around the streets, please ).

OMG - ds has had an offer (only one, mind you ) - at least we don't have to worry about doing anything difficult like choosing !!!!

fantastic news Caoimhe, I am so pleased for you and your son . In the end all that agony of waiting was worthwhile. Enjoy the cinema today !!

[squeal]

DS1 got offers from both the private secondaries he sat/interviewed for. One offered him a 30% scholarship and thankfully it was the one I wanted him to go to

congratulations SoupDragon, Fantastic scholarship. This is turning out to be a great day.

It is indeed. I haven't stopped bouncing round the house yet - I had to make myself go out so I wasn't stalking the postman this morning.

Congrats Soupy - must be a relief! Are you going to go private or opt for one of the Sutton schools?

Now to do it all again in 2 years time?!

We are also squealing with delight here. DS1 received two offers today, including a 25% scholarship to our favourite school. He keeps wandering round the house muttering 'I'm so happy'.

LOL - despite getting a good scholarship % to the private school, he didn't get a place at the Sutton ones at all Clearly they didn't recognise his potential [arf] He'll go to T.

I'm not at all worried about DS2 - if DS1 can do it, DS2 should breeze it.

Congrats, Cheese. Is your DS actually sounding happy? DS1 didn't sound overly excited, bless him.
Me: "are you excited?".
DS1: (monotone) "Yes."

I want to squeeeeeze him and I can't as he's on a skiing holiday. Bah!

He's saying it in a voice that sounds like he thinks a happy voice should sound! If that makes sense. I think he is happy - but it's often hard to tell - he has given me several unexpected hugs though.

Congratulations to your DS.

cheese alarm- did your son apply to hampton