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stardoll
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Merchant Taylor's Northwood

Post by stardoll »

I have a DS doing GCSE mocks
Another doing 13+ entrance exams in Jan
My youngest is doing 11+ exams in Jan

Please help :shock:

I have neglected DS3 does anyone have any tips on passing the MTs entrance exam and interview?
Daogroupie
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Re: Merchant Taylor's Northwood

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I would focus on the exam not the interview. What prep have you done so far? Which is his strength Maths or English? Start with the past papers. You have very little time so best to focus on his main weakness. DG
HappyCow
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Re: Merchant Taylor's Northwood

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Stardoll - have just seen this post. You must have a very busy household. I do hope all is going well.
Good luck to you all.
Where is DS going to be sitting 13+?
I can just about get my head round 11+, not sure I would want to go through 13+. Hopefully his current school is being supportive.
stardoll
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Re: Merchant Taylor's Northwood

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Hi,

All the boys are sitting for the same schools MTs, Habs and St Albans its been a horrible few weeks, I will be glad when its all over.
Daogroupie
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Your feedback from your ds's comparing these exams will be of great value to other students. It would be great if you could compile some feedback at the end of the exams. DG
manicmum
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Post by manicmum »

Hope it all went well for them. I've got one in year 8 at MTS and he's loving it. If you've got any questions feel free to PM me.
aparna123
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When are the interview letters coming for MTS?
Daogroupie
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Some students got phone calls today inviting them to interviews on Wednesday. It is possible that they are working their way through lists and will get to more candidates tomorrow morning.
HappyCow
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Happy to say DS was offered an interview yesterday (by phone call). He hadn't found the exam easy so I was pleased for him to have received the chance of an interview.

Hope you get to hear soon.....
stardoll
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Re: Merchant Taylor's Northwood

Post by stardoll »

Congratulations Happycow :D

I don't think my son will be called for interview (plus we have not had a phone call) I only managed to do a couple of papers before the test.

How do they decline the boys? Will we get a letter ?
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